Senior Manager - Program Management/Rail TransitAt AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Transit Project/Program Manager to join our New England Transit Market Group.Daily duties and typical responsibilities include:Leading and managing programs that are medium to large in size and complexity or a defined part of a larger program, in support of the overall Program ManagerProviding the organization with technical leadership and strategic direction for program delivery at a regional levelAdvocating for ethical and safe working practicesContributing to innovation in program management approaches and methodology to achieve marketplace differentiationWorking with Regional leadership and Market Sector Leaders to identify new business opportunities and develop solutions to address themIdentifying areas of high risk and proactively taking actions to positively impact program outcomesAssessing long-term and disruptive trends in their area of expertise.
Proposing skill development approaches and workforce planning to deliver capabilities for the futureActively supporting the attraction and retention of talent across area of expertiseAccountable for overall financial success and delivery of AECOM Program Management agreementManaging a multi-disciplinary teamLeading, managing and providing technical expertise for mid-large size complex transportation projects and programs in Transit, including heavy and light rail, commuter rail, bus and ferryAbility to scope and estimate projectsProviding the organization with technical leadership and strategic direction for delivery of projectsProviding technical expertise for studies and designsProviding innovation in project and program approaches and methodologies to achieve marketplace differentiationPreparing technical reports and analysesDriving project performance and being responsible for the performance of the portfolioMentoring junior staff and participating in skill development and workforce planning for AECOM's Transportation Business LineCoordinating and collaborating with other Transit market SectorsContinuously interacting with clients to assure satisfaction with AECOM servicesDeveloping and building strong relationships with existing and new clientsContinuing and strengthening client relationships within Transit industry including MBTA, CTDOT, MassDOT Rail and Transit, and RIDOTParticipating in identifying new opportunities and in the development of technical proposalsManaging project scope, budgets and schedulesMinimum requirements include:BS/BA +10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education plus 2 years of leadership experiencePE LicensePreferred qualifications include:Experience with MBTA, CTDOT, Metro-North, Amtrak+10 years Transit experience+20 years professional experienceKnowledge of FRA, DOT, AREMA and local railroad /transit criteria.Strong Communication skillsAdvanced degree in EngineeringRail Program Management experienceAlternative Delivery experienceSponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position. Relocation is not available for this position.