Senior Rail & Transit Program Director (Hybrid)

AECOM; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in the United Kingdom is seeking a Program Director – Rail and Transit to lead the strategic delivery of large rail programs. You will set governance, oversee multi-disciplinary teams, manage budgets and risk, and partner with clients, regulators and operators to ensure safe, on‑time and within‑budget outcomes.

Relocation may be required after award; initial location is flexible with hybrid work. You will mentor senior leaders and shape long‑term capability within the rail portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 20+ years in infrastructure delivery.
• Experience leading large rail or transportation programs with multiple stakeholders.
• Professional certification such as PgMP, PMP, APM RPP, CCM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for major rail and transit programs.
• Define an integrated delivery framework across engineering, construction, systems, testing and commissioning, and operational readiness.
• Lead mobilization, governance, and performance objectives for program outcomes.
• Drive safety, regulatory compliance, and client relationship management across stakeholders.
• Mentor senior leaders and support succession planning and capability growth within the rail portfolio.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Program management

Rail systems knowledge

Stakeholder management

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Program Management, Transportation, Business, or a related field

Tools

PgMP

PMP

APM RPP

CCM

Job description

AECOM in the United Kingdom is seeking a Program Director – Rail and Transit to lead the strategic delivery of large rail programs. You will set governance, oversee multi-disciplinary teams, manage budgets and risk, and partner with clients, regulators and operators to ensure safe, on‑time and within‑budget outcomes.

Relocation may be required after award; initial location is flexible with hybrid work. You will mentor senior leaders and shape long‑term capability within the rail portfolio.