Digital Lead PMO

AECOM; Gandhinagar; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Flexible work options

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A leading infrastructure consulting firm is seeking a Digital Lead – PMO to drive digital transformation across large-scale energy and infrastructure projects. The role focuses on implementing digital tools, enhancing project performance, and ensuring alignment with global digital strategies. Candidates should have extensive experience in project controls, digital transformation, and the energy sector, along with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering. Strong leadership and team management skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in project controls / PMO / program management.
• Minimum 5+ years in digital PMO / digital transformation roles.
• Experience in energy, transmission & distribution, renewables, or EPC projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a Digital PMO framework.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives across project controls.
• Drive adoption of digital platforms such as dashboards and data analytics tools.

Skills

Digital transformation

Data analytics

PMO governance

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical / Mechanical / Computer preferred)

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Primavera

MSP

Job description

• Primary Location: IN - Ahmedabad Metro - 3rd Floor, Ka

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

About the Role

AECOM is seeking a Digital Lead – PMO to drive digital transformation, governance, and data-driven delivery across large-scale energy and infrastructure programs. This role will lead the integration of digital tools, analytics, and PMO best practices to enhance project performance across cost, schedule, quality, and risk dimensions.

The position will play a critical role in enabling digitally enabled project delivery, ensuring alignment with AECOM’s global digital strategy and supporting complex programs such as renewable energy, transmission & distribution, substations, and hybrid energy systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a Digital PMO framework aligned with AECOM’s enterprise digital strategy.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives across project controls, reporting, and governance.
• Drive adoption of digital platforms (e.g., dashboards, BIM integration, data analytics tools).
• Establish a data-driven PMO culture enabling predictive and prescriptive decision-making.

Digital Integration Framework

Demonstrated experience in implementing and managing end-to-end digital integration frameworks across large-scale energy and infrastructure projects, enabling seamless data flow, real-time decision-making, and enhanced project performance.

Domain Experience

Proven digital integration exposure across the following sectors:

• Solar PV Plants (Utility-scale, tracker & fixed tilt systems)
• Wind Farms (Onshore / Hybrid renewable integration)
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) (Containerized, grid-scale applications)
• Transmission Lines & Primary Substations (PSS) (up to EHV/765kV level)
• Equipment Management & Logistics (supply chain tracking, site delivery optimization)

A. Field Data Capture

• Deployment of mobile/digital tools for real‑time site data acquisition
• Integration of IoT‑enabled devices, sensors, and inspection systems
• Digitization of construction progress, quality checks, and commissioning data

B. Integrated Project Controls

• Unified platform integrating:
  • Planning & Scheduling (Primavera / MSP)
  • Cost Management & Forecasting
  • Risk, Change, and Document Control
• Ensuring single source of truth (SSOT) across all project functions

C. Analytics & AI Layer

• Implementation of advanced analytics for:
  • Trend analysis and forecasting
  • Risk prediction and mitigation planning
• Utilization of AI/ML models for performance optimization and anomaly detection
• Establishment of centralized PMO dashboards using tools like Power BI / Tableau
• Real‑time visibility into:
  • Schedule performance (SPI)
  • Cost performance (CPI)
  • Resource utilization and productivity
• Faster decision‑making through real‑time insights
• Predictive analytics enabling proactive risk mitigation
• Improved team efficiency via streamlined workflows and automation
• Scalable execution frameworks applicable across large programs and geographies

Program & Project Controls (Digital Enablement)

• Digitize project controls processes including:
  • Planning & scheduling (Primavera P6 / MSP integration)
  • Cost control & forecasting
  • Risk and opportunity management
• Develop automated dashboards for real‑time performance monitoring (SPI, CPI, KPIs).
• Integrate digital workflows for change management, document control, and reporting.

Governance & Assurance

• Establish and enforce PMO governance frameworks, standards, and digital protocols.
• Ensure compliance with AECOM’s project lifecycle, stage‑gate processes, and QA/QC systems.
• Lead digital audits, assurance reviews, and project health checks.
• Maintain centralized digital repositories for risks, issues, decisions, and lessons learned.

Data Analytics & Reporting

• Design and deploy interactive dashboards and BI solutions (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Provide executive‑level reporting with actionable insights.
• Enable portfolio‑level analytics, benchmarking, and performance tracking.
• Implement predictive analytics for early risk identification and mitigation.
• Lead implementation of:
  • BIM / Digital Twin integration (where applicable)
  • Common Data Environments (CDE)
  • AI/ML‑enabled project insights (where feasible)
• Identify and deploy innovative digital solutions to improve project efficiency and delivery outcomes.

Team Leadership & Capability Development

• Lead and mentor PMO and project controls teams in digital tools and methodologies.
• Build digital capability within PMO functions across projects.
• Conduct training programs on tools, dashboards, and digital workflows.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Technical Skills

• Data & Visualization: Power BI, Tableau, Excel Advanced Analytics
• Digital Platforms: BIM tools, CDE systems, document management systems

Certifications (Preferred)

• Digital / Data Analytics certifications

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical / Mechanical / Computer preferred)

Experience

• 15 years of experience in project controls / PMO / program management
• Minimum 5+ years in digital PMO / digital transformation roles
• Experience in energy, transmission & distribution, renewables, or EPC projects
• Proven track record in handling large, complex, multi‑disciplinary programs

Additional Information

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines

Benefits

We 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.