Program Management Director
AECOM • Philadelphia, PA3d • $250,000 - $340,000 • Hybrid
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Program Management Director, Rail & Transit
AECOM•Philadelphia, PA
•$250,000 - $340,000•Hybrid
About The Position
The Program Director – Rail and Transit is the senior leader responsible for the strategy, governance, delivery, and successful outcomes of large, complex rail and transit programs. The role provides executive leadership throughout the program lifecycle, from pursuit and mobilization through delivery, commissioning, and operational readiness. It establishes the vision and delivery framework for major rail infrastructure investments, aligning them with client objectives, regulations, public expectations, and organizational priorities. The position oversees multidisciplinary teams across engineering, systems integration, construction, operations, commercial management, environmental compliance, and stakeholder engagement. As the accountable executive for program performance, the Program Director leads safety, operational reliability, digital innovation, and sustainable delivery while overseeing schedule, budget, quality, and long-term asset performance. The role also supports client relationships, strategic growth, and organizational capability in the rail sector, including leadership readiness and succession planning for strategic programs. The initial work location may be flexible, but relocation to a major rail program location may be required following program award. The position is hybrid, with an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office required for newly hired employees.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Program Management, Transportation, Business, or a related field.
- Typically 20 or more years of experience in infrastructure delivery, including significant leadership experience on major rail, transit, or transportation programs.
- Demonstrated success leading complex, multi-billion-dollar rail infrastructure programs involving multiple stakeholders and delivery partners.
- Deep understanding of rail systems, infrastructure delivery models, regulatory environments, and operational requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Professional certification such as PgMP, PMP, APM RPP, CCM, or equivalent.
- Chartered Engineer, Professional Engineer, or equivalent professional registration.
- Executive leadership of major passenger rail, high-speed rail, metro, light rail, commuter rail, freight rail, or transit programs.
- Experience delivering programs involving significant rail systems integration, testing and commissioning, and operational readiness.
- Successful engagement with rail regulators, operators, infrastructure managers, and government agencies.
- Experience managing complex PPP, Design-Build, Alliance, EPC, Progressive Design-Build, or integrated delivery contracts.
- Strong track record leading geographically dispersed and multidisciplinary delivery organizations.
- Industry recognition through leadership positions, thought leadership, professional associations, or major project awards.
Responsibilities
- Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for major rail and transit programs, ensuring client, regulatory, operational, and business objectives are achieved.
- Establish and maintain an integrated program management framework covering engineering, construction, systems, testing and commissioning, and operational readiness.
- Define delivery strategies, governance structures, and performance objectives to support program outcomes and long-term network benefits.
- Lead program mobilization and ensure the required organization, systems, resources, and leadership structures are in place.
- Oversee integration across rail disciplines, including track, signaling, communications, traction power, overhead catenary systems, stations, depots, rolling stock interfaces, and operational systems.
- Manage systems integration and interfaces among contractors, suppliers, operators, maintainers, and government stakeholders.
- Lead testing, commissioning, operational readiness, and handover activities to support safe railway operations.
- Guide asset management, maintainability, reliability, and operational performance requirements throughout delivery.
- Serve as the senior safety leader, promoting safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with rail regulations, industry standards, safety certification processes, and client governance expectations.
- Oversee program risk management, assurance, environmental stewardship, and quality programs.
- Support required safety approvals, regulatory certifications, operational permits, and authorizations for service commencement.
- Build and maintain relationships with senior client executives, rail operators, government agencies, regulators, funding bodies, and community stakeholders.
- Represent the program at executive steering committees, governance boards, industry forums, and public stakeholder engagements.
- Resolve complex stakeholder issues and align diverse interests while protecting program objectives.
- Provide executive oversight of commercial strategy, contract administration, claims resolution, procurement, and supplier performance.
- Manage program budgets, forecasts, contingencies, and financial performance.
- Direct commercial negotiations and strategic decisions concerning major contracts, partnerships, and delivery arrangements.
- Monitor program performance and implement corrective actions to manage cost, schedule, risk, and opportunity.
- Champion innovation, digital delivery, BIM, digital engineering, data analytics, and emerging rail technologies.
- Drive continuous improvement to enhance program performance, efficiency, and client value.
- Mentor and develop senior program leaders and support succession planning and workforce capability growth in the rail sector.
- Contribute to pursuit strategies, bid development, and market growth initiatives across rail and transit portfolios.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life insurance
- AD&D benefits
- Disability benefits
- Paid time off
- Leaves of absence
- Voluntary benefits
- Perks
- Flexible work options
- Well-being resources
- Employee assistance program
- Business travel insurance
- Service recognition awards
- Retirement savings plan
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Training and development programs
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