Deputy Program Director (Water Wastewater)

The Deputy Program Director supports the Program Director in leading coordinating and integrating delivery of a largescale complex water or wastewater capital investment program with a strong focus on program management support services. The role provides daytoday leadership across defined program components ensuring alignment of scope schedule cost quality safety and regulatory compliance.

Operating as the Program Directors principal deputy this position plays a central role in translating program strategy into coordinated execution across multiple projects delivery partners and stakeholders. The Deputy Program Manager supports governance decisionmaking and performance oversight while contributing deep water and wastewater sector expertise particularly in advanced treatment reuse conveyance and largescale infrastructure systems.

The role is suited to a senior leader experienced in multijurisdictional highly regulated environments where strong integration controls and stakeholder coordination are essential to delivery confidence.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Delivery Support

• Support the Program Director in the delivery of a major water or wastewater program comprising multiple interdependent projects and workstreams.
• Lead assigned projects technical packages or functional areas acting as the primary delivery authority for those elements.
• Provide coordination and integration across project managers designers constructors and support functions as appropriate to ensure consistent and aligned delivery.
• Act as delegate for the Program Director as required including chairing governance forums and representing the program in senior stakeholder engagements.
• Support the implementation and operation of robust program management frameworks including planning scheduling cost control risk management change control and reporting.
• Oversee program performance monitoring and dashboards supporting early identification of trends risks and opportunities.
• Lead or support programlevel issue resolution and corrective action planning to sustain delivery confidence.
• Apply strong water and wastewater technical understanding to support informed program decisions across treatment facilities conveyance systems pumping infrastructure and supporting assets.
• Ensure delivery approaches align with regulatory environmental safety and quality requirements typical of large public-sector water programs.
• Support coordinated stakeholder engagement across client teams delivery partners regulators and third parties.
• Lead or support risk assurance and compliance activities including reviews audits and readiness assessments.
• Manage interfaces between multiple agencies jurisdictions and contractors within a complex delivery environment.
• Support commercial oversight including cost forecasting change management supplier performance and contract compliance.
• Lead coach and mentor project and program team members supporting development of future delivery leaders.
• Promote best practices innovation digital tools and continuous improvement across the program management function.
• Contribute lessons learned and knowledge sharing to strengthen organizational water sector delivery capability.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering (civil mechanical process or electrical) project management or a related discipline and 10 years experience including 2 years of leadership experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting or deputising for a Program Director on major water or wastewater capital programs.
• Familiarity with advanced water treatment water reuse wastewater purification or largescale conveyance systems.
• Strong experience with program controls governance assurance and executive reporting.
• Proven ability to integrate multidisciplinary teams across design construction and commissioning.
• Experience delivering programs in environmentally sensitive or climateresiliencedriven contexts.
• Demonstrated experience working within a program management context either as Program Manager Deputy or in a lead program delivery role.
• Experience operating in complex regulated multistakeholder public infrastructure settings.
• Professional certification (PMP PgMP or equivalent) preferred.

Additional Information :

• Sponsorship is not available for this position

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 well-being resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan. 

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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 cutting-edge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning 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. 

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time