Copy of Programme Management Office lead (Infrastructure Construction)

Start here. Grow here.

In response to significant client demand and a strong infrastructure opportunity pipeline the AECOM programme management advisory and delivery teams are seeking to grow across all grades.

The team is seeking suitably experienced and capable individuals to work independently or with a Director to successfully shape develop initiate and deliver client investment and business change programmes. 

The available roles will support programme advisory and delivery commissions across the whole programme lifecycle including programme definition delivery model and organisational design programme readiness maturity assessments programme management and PMO design leadership and implementation.

Depending on an individuals grade example role duties include:

• Lead the team in the delivery of its strategic goals in relation to capability growth and commercial targets;
• Lead or support the delivery of significant complex programme management advisory or delivery commissions involving multidisciplinary teams and diverse stakeholder groups;
• Ensure commissions are managed and delivered to the appropriate quality standards and commercial expectations;
• Ensure a robust approach to risk identification evaluation and mitigation is applied to all commissions;
• Demonstrate leadership in the implementation of AECOM health safety and environment requirements;
• Develop strong relationships with clients and members of cross-functional teams to support successful delivery;
• Identify and act upon business development opportunities with existing and new clients including cross-selling opportunities within and without the team;
• Lead and support the development of proposals through the entire bid process;
• Ensure all direct reports are engaged developed and supported along their own career journeys; and
• Identify opportunities to share knowledge and best practice and promote the team both internally and externally with clients and relevant industry bodies.

If youre passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality AECOM welcomes you. Join our team where we dont just construct infrastructure but also uplift communities and enhance lives.

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Qualifications :

Ready to push the limits of whats possible

Heres what were looking for:

Depending on an individuals grade typical requirements and experience may include:

• Sector expertise: Proven experience in public and private sector infrastructure projects and programmes ideally across the aviation energy rail defence and water sectors but other sectors such as broader central government highways health and decarbonisation delivery are also of interest.
• Programme management and PMO leadership: Demonstrated ability to manage and lead complex multi-disciplinary programmes and PMOs.
• Core skills: Strong leadership strategic thinking stakeholder engagement relationship management commercial acumen and problem-solving capabilities.
• Consulting background: Experience in management consulting a plus including leading or supporting PMO and programme management roles on major commissions.
• Client engagement: Skilled in building and maintaining senior-level client relationships managing live programmes and identifying new business opportunities.
• Commercial and business development: Track record in winning and retaining clients cross-selling services and ensuring delivery aligns with commercial requirements and organisational standards.
• Line management: Experience managing and developing teams within a consultancy environment including mentoring junior PMO and project controls staff.
• PMO expertise: Ability to implement and oversee PMO functions governance structures and programme controls strategies including cost schedule risk and change management.
• Tools and systems knowledge: Proficiency in PMO and project controls tools and software such as MS Office Power BI Aconex and Primavera P6.
• Performance monitoring and reporting: Skilled in guiding baseline development (scope time cost risk) monitoring delivery performance and overseeing structured governance and reporting processes.
• Risk and issue management: Experience in risk analysis and collaborating with programme leadership to address actions mitigate risks and identify opportunities.
• Industry engagement: Motivated with a strong professional network and willingness to represent the organisation at industry forums and events.

Qualifications/criteria:

• Ability to gain BPSS and/or SC clearance.
• Degree level education ideally project or programme management/construction/engineering/business.
• NEC qualified or willing to upskill.
• APM and or ChPP accreditation or prepared to work toward ChPP.
• Managing Successful Programmes accredited (or international equivalent) is preferred.
• Experience using business information tools is preferred.
• Experience using digital tools and contract management software (e.g. PowerBi CEMAR Primavera P6).

Additional Information :

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About AECOM

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 $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. 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 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 benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. 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.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address   if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time