Program Manager

AECO; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM Brisbane is seeking experienced Program Managers to shape and lead the delivery of multiple projects across South East Queensland.

This role requires establishing program structures, governance and processes, overseeing cross‑functional teams and coordinating with clients and delivery partners to ensure alignment with broader objectives.

Join a global team delivering infrastructure projects that create a tangible impact.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a program manager delivering multiple projects.
• Proven ability to establish program structures, governance and delivery frameworks.
• Strong leadership for senior stakeholders and cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership across a portfolio of projects and core program functions.
• Establish programs, governance, delivery strategies, reporting and controls.
• Oversee multiple projects and lots to align with program objectives.
• Develop and implement program management frameworks and systems.
• Coordinate streams, manage dependencies, risks and opportunities.
• Provide strategic oversight of schedule, cost, risk, resources and delivery performance.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and delivery teams to align projects to the broader program.
• Identify and manage program-level risks, issues and constraints.
• Establish program reporting and deliver insights to leadership and clients.

Job description

At 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 worldâs most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

We're looking for experienced Program Managers to help shape, establish and lead the delivery of multiple projects across South East Queensland.

This is an opportunity for a confident program management professional who understands how to take a collection of projects and lots, establish the right program structure, and create the frameworks, governance and processes needed to successfully deliver them as one integrated program.

You'll play a key role in setting up and overseeing programs from the ground up, working across project teams, clients, stakeholders and delivery partners to ensure projects are aligned to the broader program objectives.

What you'll do

You will provide senior leadership across a portfolio of projects, with responsibility for establishing and overseeing the core functions of program management.

You'll be responsible for:

• Establishing and setting up programs, including program structures, governance frameworks, delivery strategies, reporting and controls.
• Providing oversight across multiple projects and lots, ensuring they are aligned with overall program objectives, priorities and outcomes.
• Developing and implementing program management frameworks, processes and systems to support consistent and effective delivery.
• Establishing program governance, assurance, reporting and performance management frameworks.
• Coordinating multiple project streams and ensuring dependencies, interfaces, risks and opportunities are actively managed.
• Providing strategic oversight of program schedule, cost, risk, resources, procurement and delivery performance.
• Working closely with Project Managers and delivery teams to ensure individual projects remain aligned to the broader program.
• Identifying and managing program-level risks, issues, dependencies and constraints.
• Establishing clear program reporting and providing accurate, meaningful insights to senior leadership and clients.
• Building strong relationships with clients, project teams, consultants, contractors and key stakeholders.
• Providing senior-level advice and guidance on program delivery, governance and project management fundamentals.
• Supporting the development and continuous improvement of