Senior Manager - Program Management/Rail Transit

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AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Transit Project/Program Manager to join our New England Transit Market Group.

Job Description

Daily Duties and typical Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage programs that are medium to large in size and complexity or a defined part of a larger program, in support of the overall Program Manager. • Provide the organization with technical leadership and strategic direction for program delivery at a regional level. • Advocate for ethical and safe working practices. • Contributes to innovation in program management approaches and methodology to achieve marketplace differentiation. • Work with Regional leadership and Market Sector Leaders to identify new business opportunities and develop solutions to address them. • Identify areas of high risk and proactively takes actions to positively impact program outcomes. • Assess long-term and disruptive trends in their area of expertise. Propose 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. • Manage a multi-disciplinary team. • Lead, manage, and provide technical expertise for mid-large size complex transportation projects and programs in Transit, including heavy and light rail, commuter rail, bus, and ferry. • Ability to scope and estimate projects. • Provide the organization with technical leadership and strategic direction for delivery of projects. • Provides technical expertise for studies and designs. • Provides innovation in project and program approaches and methodologies to achieve marketplace differentiation. • Prepare technical reports and analyses. • Drives project performance and is responsible for the performance of the portfolio. • Mentor junior staff and participate in skill development and workforce planning for AECOMs Transportation Business Line. • Coordinate and collaborate with other Transit market Sectors. • Continuously interacts with clients to assure satisfaction with AECOM services. • Develop and build strong relationships with existing and new clients. • Continue and strengthen client relationships within Transit industry, including MBTA, CTDOT, MassDOT Rail and Transit, and RIDOT. • Participates in identifying new opportunities and in the development of technical proposals. • Manage project scope, budgets, and schedules.

Minimum Requirements

• BS/BA + 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education plus 2 years of leadership experience. • PE License (Preferred Qualifications).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with MBTA, CTDOT, Metro-North, Amtrak + 10 years Transit experience. • +20 years professional experience. • Knowledge of FRA, DOT, AREMA, and local railroad/transit criteria. • Strong Communication skills. • Advanced degree in Engineering. • Rail Program Management experience. • Alternative Delivery experience.

Sponsorship and Relocation

Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position. Relocation is not available for this position.

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About AECOM

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 private-sector 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.com.

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