Program Management ANZ Business Line Growth Director

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Are you a market-savvy growth leader with a passion for building client relationships and winning complex high-value work AECOM is looking for a Business Line Growth Director to lead client engagement pursuit excellence and market positioning for our Program Management business line across ANZ.

This is a senior externally facing role where you will champion strategic pursuits shape client account strategies and position AECOM as the partner of choice in priority markets. Youll work alongside the Sector Directors Sector Managers and ANZ Growth Leads to drive bookings growth and elevate our presence across the region.

WHAT YOULL DO

• Lead and deepen client engagement with key decision-makers influencers and partners across priority markets.
• Own the business lines external market positioning tracking trends competitors and emerging opportunities to sharpen pursuit strategies.
• Partner with the Sector Directors Growth Leads and Client Account Managers to identify and win Enterprise Critical Pursuits (ECPs) and Tier 2 pursuits.
• Support and hold accountable Client Account Managers on client account plan delivery growth targets and relationship objectives.
• Represent AECOM in professional associations industry forums and sector events to build brand and create market opportunities.
• Drive thought leadership at key conferences and sector events.
• Apply best-practice capture processes go/no-go decisions pre-positioning capture planning proposal development risk management and governance.
• Embed enterprise capabilities digital solutions and workshare opportunities into key pursuits.
• Contribute targeted market intelligence to the BL strategic plan and track progress against forecasts and bookings.

Qualifications :

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Business Administration Project Management or a related field.

Certifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification.
• Additional certifications in program management or business development are advantageous.

Relevant Experience

Work Experience:

• • Minimum of 10 years of experience in program management project management or business development roles ideally within the construction engineering or consulting sectors.
  • Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale projects and programs.
  • Experience in leading teams and managing cross-functional collaborations.

Business Development:

• • Demonstrated experience in identifying and securing new business opportunities.
  • Strong network within the ANZ market particularly in relevant industries.

Influence & Relationships

• Builds trust and credibility with senior leaders clients and partners. Develops alignment and drives action across diverse teams and stakeholders.

Commercial Acumen

• • Deep understanding of market dynamics business strategy and competitive positioning across Program Management in Australia. Supports data-informed decisions that balance growth with operational discipline.

Strategy & Market

• Strong grasp of regional market trends client needs and competitive positioning. Translates strategy into actionable plans that deliver measurable outcomes. 
• Strategic Thinking ability to develop and implement effective growth strategies that align with corporate goals.

Personal Attributes

• Results-oriented with a proactive approach to challenges.
• Adaptability to changing market conditions and client needs.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

Additional Information :

At AECOM we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

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AECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation buildings water new energy and the environment our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre 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.

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. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll 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. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time