Program Management Senior Director, Water

AECOM; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 375,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

A global infrastructure firm is seeking a Program Management Senior Director in Water to lead complex water programs in Vancouver. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in Water/Wastewater programs, including at least 15 years of professional experience and a relevant degree. The position offers a hybrid work model, competitive pay, and the opportunity to mentor and lead teams in a dynamic environment focused on delivering sustainable solutions.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work options

Well-being resources

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Water/Wastewater programs.
• At least 15 years of professional experience with 10 years in leadership roles.
• Recognized expertise in water/wastewater Program Management.

Responsibilities

• Lead large water programs with complex execution.
• Provide strategic direction for program delivery.
• Create innovative program management methodologies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentorship

Strategic Thinking

Education

BA/BS in architecture, engineering, or project management

Job description

Program Management Senior Director, Water

• Full-time
• State/Province: British Columbia
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line: Global Program Mgmt
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Operating Group: Group Support
• Primary Location: CA - Burnaby, BC - 3292 Production W
• Compensation: CAD 375,000 - CAD 480,000 - yearly

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re 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 culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – 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.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

At AECOM, we’re united by a common purpose of delivering a better world.

Our Global Program Management business provides the structure, tools, techniques and process to deliver on this vision.

By connecting our expertise across services, markets, and geographies, we manage outcome-driven projects that deliver social, economic and environmental value. These include programs of critical national importance in defense, transport, water, clean energy, environmental clean-up, international development and disaster recovery, as well as the shaping of many of the world’s major cities.

We are currently looking for an experienced Program Management Director to join our team, leading on some of the most complex water programs globally.

While the nature of program management requires an element of flexibility on location, your initial role will involve leading on a key strategic water/wastewater program based in Vancouver.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manages large to very large size water programs which have high levels of execution complexity and significant strategic value.
• Provides the organization with technical leadership and strategic direction for program delivery globally.
• Champion for ethical and safe working practices.
• Drives innovation in program management approaches and methodology to achieve marketplace differentiation.
• Works with Global Business Lines, Regional leadership and Market Sector Leaders to identify new business opportunities and develop solutions to address them.
• Identifies areas of high risk and pro-actively takes actions to positively impact program outcomes.
• Contributes to the global learning and people development strategy for program management, including identification of talent gaps and resourcing plans.
• Assess long-term and disruptive trends in their area of expertise. Proposes 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

Minimum Qualifications

• BA/BSin a relevant discipline such as architecture, engineering or project management + Extensive years of experience in Water/Wastewater programs, including 6 years in a senior of leadership role within program management
• Typically, a minimum of 15 years professional experience with 10 years in a program management leadership role
• Recognized for water / wastewater Program Management expertise within national/regional market.
• Has an expanding professional networkwithin the industry and is known for having successfully led multiple medium to large size programs.
• Has a good understanding of the program management competencies within programs and can evaluate and apply these to be successful.
• Has proven ability to mentor others in developing program competencies and personally growing through mentorship of others.
• Able to develop strong relationships and manage all client stakeholders (internal and external).
• Demonstrates exemplary leadership attributes that provide role modelling for others.
• Able to build consensus to change program strategy in challenging situations.
• Demonstrated ability to set long term goals and strategies and establish effective management of internal and external interfaces and interdependencies across the program.
• Has built diverse and inclusive teams to enable collective success through trust, psychological safety, autonomy, accountability and alignment.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMI-PgMP, APM-RPP or CMAA-CCM Certification (or equivalent) preferred but not essential
• Professional Engineering License preferred

Additional information

• Relocation is available for this position.
• Sponsorship is available for this position.
• Travel is required for this position.

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.