What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Program Management, Global Aviation position at AECOM?
Company Description
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world.
We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it's improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We're one global team - 47,000 strong - driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.
Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.
When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts - planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers - leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let's get started.
Job Description
At AECOM, we're united by a common purpose of delivering a better world. The Global Aviation business unit at AECOM is currently seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Director of Aviation Program Management, to lead program management activities within the aviation sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall management of active aviation programs, business development of aviation sector pursuits and opportunities and program management leaders and staff on aviation programs.
The aviation programs on which AECOM provides program management services typically involve planning, design, construction, procurement, commissioning and closeout of multiple projects usually worth more than $1B in total capital value. AECOM Program Management provides the expertise, structure, tools, techniques and processes to deliver aviation clients' goals and outcomes for these major investments. The Director of Aviation Program Management will be instrumental in the successful development, implementation and delivery of major aviation programs globally.
The Director of Aviation Program Management will report to the Senior Vice President, Global Aviation and be a member of the Global Aviation team within AECOM's Transporation Global Business Line.
Responsibilities
- Serve in this key senior leadership role managing AECOM's overall aviation program management business growth and execution.
- Working closely and in concert with Global and Regional aviation and program management leaders (including Transporation and Program Management Global Businesses Lines, Regional Aviation Leads, and Transportation and Program Management Regional Business Line Leaders (RBLLs)):
- Develop and execute strategies to achieve aviation sector business goals and objectives
- Develop and manage a portfolio of aviation programs and projects, ensuring that they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of clients
- Oversee the management of program teams and ensure that they are adequately resourced and equipped to deliver high-quality work
- Collaborate with business development staff to identify new aviation program management business opportunities and develop strategies and proposals to secure new programs
- Manage and grow the global aviation program management opportunities pipeline
- Build and maintain relationships with aviation clients, stakeholders, and partners
- Develop and mentor program management leaders and staff.
- Interface with the AECOM Program Management GBL to effectively implement the AECOM Way of Program Management, utilizing best practices, tools, expertise and resources in growing and executing aviation programs.
- Monior financial performance on aviation programs and provide regular reports to senior management on the performance of the aviation program management business.
- Contribute to the development of our strategic growth plan of the Global Program Management practice.
- Conduct business development to secure new clients and projects. This includes identifying and tracking pursuits and participating in and/or leading proposals.
- Lead a team of experienced and emerging professionals globally with responsibilities for people management, project management and business development.
- Work collaboratively with other aviation practice leads to present the broad range of combined resources and capabilities to our airport clients.
- Work collaboratively with other Transportation Markets and Global Bbusiness Lines (Building & Places, Environmental, Water, Construction) to broaden our service offerings and expand our market reach.
- Support our Project Managers and Technical Leads to delivery projects to program, budget and quality expectations.
- Retain and manage relationships with existing clients and external colleagues and stakeholders.
- Provide thought leadership internally and externally
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business administration or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of leadership experience in aviation
- Minimum of 10 years experience in program management, with a focus on delivery of large, complex projects/programs
- Must possess a strong working knowledge of the aviation sector and the technical and strategic drivers that create the need for major programs
- Recognized as a leader in both aviation and program management industries.
- Able to demonstrate an extensive industry-wide network and is well known for having successfully shaped, led or transformed multiple large or very large aviation programs.
- Proven track record of successful business development
- Experience leading and managing high-performing teams
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders
- Exemplary leadership attributes that provide role modelling for others.
- Has built diverse and inclusive teams to enable collective success through trust, psychological safety, autonomy, accountability and alignment.
- Willingness to travel as required
Preferred Qualifications
- PMI-PgMP, APM-RPP or CMAA-CCM Certification (or equivalent) preferred but not essential
- Preferred Professional Engineering License
Additional Information
Additional information
- Due to the flexible location for this opening, relocation is not being offered for this role.
- Sponsorship for US Employment Authorization, now or in the future, is not being offered for this position.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally, 50% plus travel.
With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there's never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.
Join us and let's get started.
ReqID: J10084652
Business Line: Transportation
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Global Business Lines
Career Area: Program & Project Management
Work Location Model: Hybrid
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world.
We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it's improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We're one global team - 47,000 strong - driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.
Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.
When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts - planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers - leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let's get started.
Job Description
At AECOM, we're united by a common purpose of delivering a better world. The Global Aviation business unit at AECOM is currently seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Director of Aviation Program Management, to lead program management activities within the aviation sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall management of active aviation programs, business development of aviation sector pursuits and opportunities and program management leaders and staff on aviation programs.
The aviation programs on which AECOM provides program management services typically involve planning, design, construction, procurement, commissioning and closeout of multiple projects usually worth more than $1B in total capital value. AECOM Program Management provides the expertise, structure, tools, techniques and processes to deliver aviation clients' goals and outcomes for these major investments. The Director of Aviation Program Management will be instrumental in the successful development, implementation and delivery of major aviation programs globally.
The Director of Aviation Program Management will report to the Senior Vice President, Global Aviation and be a member of the Global Aviation team within AECOM's Transporation Global Business Line.
Responsibilities
- Serve in this key senior leadership role managing AECOM's overall aviation program management business growth and execution.
- Working closely and in concert with Global and Regional aviation and program management leaders (including Transporation and Program Management Global Businesses Lines, Regional Aviation Leads, and Transportation and Program Management Regional Business Line Leaders (RBLLs)):
- Develop and execute strategies to achieve aviation sector business goals and objectives
- Develop and manage a portfolio of aviation programs and projects, ensuring that they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of clients
- Oversee the management of program teams and ensure that they are adequately resourced and equipped to deliver high-quality work
- Collaborate with business development staff to identify new aviation program management business opportunities and develop strategies and proposals to secure new programs
- Manage and grow the global aviation program management opportunities pipeline
- Build and maintain relationships with aviation clients, stakeholders, and partners
- Develop and mentor program management leaders and staff.
- Interface with the AECOM Program Management GBL to effectively implement the AECOM Way of Program Management, utilizing best practices, tools, expertise and resources in growing and executing aviation programs.
- Monior financial performance on aviation programs and provide regular reports to senior management on the performance of the aviation program management business.
- Contribute to the development of our strategic growth plan of the Global Program Management practice.
- Conduct business development to secure new clients and projects. This includes identifying and tracking pursuits and participating in and/or leading proposals.
- Lead a team of experienced and emerging professionals globally with responsibilities for people management, project management and business development.
- Work collaboratively with other aviation practice leads to present the broad range of combined resources and capabilities to our airport clients.
- Work collaboratively with other Transportation Markets and Global Bbusiness Lines (Building & Places, Environmental, Water, Construction) to broaden our service offerings and expand our market reach.
- Support our Project Managers and Technical Leads to delivery projects to program, budget and quality expectations.
- Retain and manage relationships with existing clients and external colleagues and stakeholders.
- Provide thought leadership internally and externally
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business administration or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of leadership experience in aviation
- Minimum of 10 years experience in program management, with a focus on delivery of large, complex projects/programs
- Must possess a strong working knowledge of the aviation sector and the technical and strategic drivers that create the need for major programs
- Recognized as a leader in both aviation and program management industries.
- Able to demonstrate an extensive industry-wide network and is well known for having successfully shaped, led or transformed multiple large or very large aviation programs.
- Proven track record of successful business development
- Experience leading and managing high-performing teams
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders
- Exemplary leadership attributes that provide role modelling for others.
- Has built diverse and inclusive teams to enable collective success through trust, psychological safety, autonomy, accountability and alignment.
- Willingness to travel as required
Preferred Qualifications
- PMI-PgMP, APM-RPP or CMAA-CCM Certification (or equivalent) preferred but not essential
- Preferred Professional Engineering License
Additional Information
Additional information
- Due to the flexible location for this opening, relocation is not being offered for this role.
- Sponsorship for US Employment Authorization, now or in the future, is not being offered for this position.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally, 50% plus travel.
With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there's never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.
Join us and let's get started.
ReqID: J10084652
Business Line: Transportation
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Global Business Lines
Career Area: Program & Project Management
Work Location Model: Hybrid
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