Program Lead, Airport Terminal Revitalization

AECOM; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Program Lead for Airport Terminal Revitalization, where you will oversee transformative projects that enhance passenger experience and ensure sustainability. In this key role, you'll manage a high-performing team, engage with stakeholders, and deliver on ambitious goals for one of the world's most advanced airports. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the infrastructure sector, working alongside industry experts in a collaborative environment. Embrace the chance to grow your career while contributing to projects that shape the future of transportation.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible Work Options

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in program management leadership.
• 5+ years on major international airport projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee successful delivery of Terminal Revitalization works.
• Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Program Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Leadership

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Project Management Information Systems (PMIS)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Professional Designation

Job description

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

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 world’s 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

AECOM is seeking a Program Lead, Airport Terminal Revitalization to join our team. This position is based on-site, out of Mississauga. We are seeking professionals to join our team to help us build one of the most advanced, sustainable and passenger-friendly airports in the world.

Major Requirements:

• Oversees the successful delivery of Terminal Revitalization works, ensuring alignment with defined scope, budget, schedule, quality standards, and risk management protocols.

• Leads and integrates the sub-program team to operate as a unified and high-performing group.

• Manages internal and external stakeholder relationships, working in close collaboration with the stakeholder relations team to ensure alignment and transparency.

• Implements and enforces the sub-program’s governance and execution plans across all phases of the program lifecycle.

• Provides consolidated performance updates to the Program Director and delivers regular progress presentations in key forums.

• Manages contractor performance in accordance with contractual obligations to ensure successful delivery against scope, cost, schedule, quality, and risk parameters.

• Identifies and manages change requests, escalating decisions as needed and coordinating with PMO Services to facilitate formal change control processes.

• Leads monthly Sub-Program Progress Reviews, reporting key metrics and performance updates to the Program Director.

• Communicates resource needs to the Program Director to support coordination with PMO Services and Technical Shared Services teams.

• Prepares and distributes monthly progress reports and ensures timely updates to the Project Management Information System (PMIS) dashboards.

• Collaborates with the Program Director and fellow Program Leads to ensure effective integration and delivery of the broader Terminal Revitalization Program.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

In order to be considered for this position, candidates must possess, at a very minimum:

• BA/BS + 10 YORE or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership

Preferred Requirements:

• Professional designation in a relevant field considered an asset.

• Typically brings a minimum of 15 years of professional experience, including at least 10 years in a program management leadership capacity.

• Possesses a minimum of 5 years of experience on major international airport projects or equivalent infrastructure programs, with a focus on delivering terminal restoration and enhancement projects exceeding CAD $500M.

• Proven expertise in program management and/or relevant technical disciplines, with a track record of successfully delivering complex, large-scale programs.

• Demonstrated capability in leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-value, technically challenging projects and programs.

• Strong technical proficiency across all project phases—design, planning, construction, operations, and maintenance—with a preference for large-scale infrastructure initiatives.

• Extensive experience in managing senior-level stakeholder relationships and delivering strategic performance reporting to support executive-level decision-making.

• Deep understanding of collaborative delivery environments and practical experience with progressive contracting models, including Progressive Design-Build and Target Price approaches.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to lead and facilitate meetings and workshops involving large and diverse stakeholder groups.

Additional Information

This position requires work on-site/out of the office 5 days a week.

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.

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.

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, you’ll 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 you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10127914

Business Line: Transportation

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: Canada

Career Area: Program & Project Management

Work Location Model: On-Site

Legal Entity: AECOM Canada ULC