Associate Vice President AVP Program Manager - Water

AECOM is currently looking for an experienced Program Manager Water to join our team leading some of the most complex programs globally. Your initial program will involve working on an exciting deadlinedriven key strategic water program based in the Baltimore MD area.

At AECOM were united by a common purpose of delivering a better world.

Our Global Program Management business provides the structure tools techniques and process to deliver on this vision.

By connecting our expertise across services markets and geographies we manage outcomedriven projects that deliver social economic and environmental value. These include programs of critical national importance in defense transport water clean energy environmental cleanup international development and disaster recovery as well as the shaping of many of the worlds major cities.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage programs that are medium to large in size and complexity.
• Provides the organization with technical leadership and strategic direction for program delivery globally.
• Champion for ethical and safe working practices.
• Drives innovation in program management approaches and methodology to achieve marketplace differentiation.
• Works with Global Business Lines Regional leadership and Market Sector Leaders to identify new business opportunities and develop solutions to address them.
• Identifies areas of high risk and proactively takes actions to positively impact program outcomes.
• Contributes to the global learning and people development strategy for program management including identification of talent gaps and resourcing plans.
• Assess longterm and disruptive trends in their area of expertise. Proposes skill development approaches and workforce planning to deliver capabilities for the future.
• Actively supports the attraction and retention of talent across area of expertise.
• Accountable for overall financial success and delivery of AECOM Program Management agreement.
• Required to work at Clients office.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS in civil environmental engineering or related degree plus10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Minimum of 10 years experience in water/wastewater industry with at least 3 years leading projects/programs.
• Demonstrated water/wastewater expertise with an aspect of program management valued by clients and peers to position and/or deliver programs.
• Professional Engineers License or ability to obtain within 1 year. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Typically a minimum of 12 years professional experience with a least 7 years in a senior role within program management.
• Developing external network of industry contacts and peers.  Is known among clients for successfully leading medium to large size programs.
• Has familiarity with the program management competencies within programs and applies these to be successful.  Has developing experience managing others practicing the program competencies on a program.
• Ability to mentor others in developing program competencies and personally growing through mentorship of others.
• Able to develop strong relationships and manage all client stakeholders (internal and external).
• Demonstrates exemplary leadership attributes that provide role modelling for others.
• Able to build consensus to change program strategy in challenging situations.
• Demonstrated ability to set long term goals and strategies and establish effective management of internal and external interfaces and interdependencies across the program.
• Has built diverse and inclusive teams to enable collective success through trust psychological safety autonomy accountability and alignment.

Additional Information :

• This position does offer relocation assistance.
• This position does not offer sponsorship.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks flexible work options wellbeing resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities we solve our clients complex challenges in water environment energy transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public and privatesector clients to create innovative sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects both in your local community and on a global scale that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cuttingedge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our awardwinning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and communitywhere you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime