AECOM is seeking an experienced Director Program Delivery with a specialization in Rail programs to join our team supporting some of the most complex programs globally. This role is based in Sacramento CA.
SUMMARY:
The selected candidate will be an exceptional leader with proven expertise in project management and delivery leadership and innovative construction practices. The ideal candidate will have a track record of successfully leading largescale infrastructure programs and driving operational excellence within the industry.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide the organization with strong technical leadership and strategic direction for program delivery.
- Identify areas of high risk and proactively take action to positively impact program outcomes.
- Liaise with clients to ensure alignment with program goals and compliance with legal requirements.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated solutions for complex rail projects and programs.
- Provide best practices from your experience and knowledge of the best national and international technical practices including procedures and codes and regulations in the US and internationally.
- Drive all stages of the project life cycle including startup execution and handover of major projects.
- Significant technical delivery capability in design assurance delivery and construction of complex infrastructure projects specifically within major rail programs.
- Advocate for and champion ethical and safe working practices throughout the organization ensuring the highest standards of integrity.
- Capability to successfully deliver design assurance and technical services under different forms of contract including direct services to infrastructure clients and design services for contractors under designbuild forms of contract.
- Actively lead and support the attraction and retention of toptier talent within program management.
Qualifications :
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree or equivalent in a relevant Engineering field (i.e. Civil Mechanical Electrical Structural etc.)
- 25 years of Project or Construction Management with 20 years in a leadership role
- A proven executivelevel leader in very large to mega organizations with a track record of driving high performance organizational success and achieving complex strategic objectives within a range of highdemand transit modes/project types e.g. HighSpeed Rail / Commuter Rail / Major Metro and Light Rail.
- Displays profound expertise and an exceptional capability in navigating program complexity by masterfully managing and coordinating diverse stakeholder interests intricate regulatory frameworks technical challenges organizational structures and the spectrum of risks and uncertainties associated with unforeseen events regulatory changes market conditions and technological advancements.
- A proven senior leader in large organizations with a track record of driving strong performance organizational success and achieving objectives.
- Has an extensive industrywide network. Is renowned for successfully shaping leading or transforming multiple largescale or very large programs or for an extended period leading a mega program. Ability to take a handson approach to resolve complex detailed problems.
- Strong understanding of technical and design solutions for railway infrastructure including major civil assets (including tunnels and bridges) permanent way stations depots and requirements for rail systems.
- Recognized as a leader in program management consistently providing visionary leadership and strategic direction in the application of program management practices for key clients on industrydefining programs.
- Possesses an exceptional level of technical expertise in one or more technical areas within program management. Frequently called on by clients and peers to provide guidance position or deliver complex global programs.
- Deep expertise and proficiency in leading multiple program phases including Day 1 strategic consulting services to formulate program plans program initiation design and construction delivery and close out of programs.
- Possesses a comprehensive understanding of the program management competencies crucial for success in managing complex programs with the ability to critically evaluate and apply these competencies as needed.
- Proven experience in managing teams practicing multiple program management competencies on numerous complex programs earning recognition for embodying and promoting the companys core values.
- Guides and facilitates others in mastering all aspects of identified program competencies in highly complex programs.
Additional Information :
- Sponsorship is provided for this role.
- Relocation is provided for this role.
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 wellbeing resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
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 privatesector 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 aecom.com 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 wellbeing 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 industryleading 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.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime