Discipline Lead, Project Management

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Project Management Lead for Malaysia to oversee the performance, growth, and technical excellence of PM and DM teams supporting global projects. You will ensure high-quality delivery, strong commercial performance, and alignment with global PM/DM standards, strengthening Malaysia as a strategic delivery hub.

Responsibilities include leading PMs and DMs, guiding project controls and governance, and driving client engagement, bids, and growth for the Global Design Center

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (or equivalent).
• 20+ years of experience in project/design management.
• Experience in the consulting/engineering sector preferred.
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong delivery, governance, and commercial management expertise.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and strategic business development.

Responsibilities

• Lead PMDM teams, ensuring consistent application of PMDM processes and best practices.
• Provide expert guidance on PMDM methodologies, project controls, and delivery standards.
• Act as Project Director on major or complex projects and ensure robust scope, risk, and commercial control.
• Build strong relationships with senior client stakeholders and lead major bids and proposals.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Business development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

• Business Group: DCS
• Business Line: Geography OH
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Operating Group: Group Support
• Primary Location: MY - Kuala Lumpur - Guoco Tower

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

Role Overview

The Project Management Lead for Malaysia oversees the performance, growth, and technical excellence of the PM and DM teams supporting global projects. This role ensures consistent, high‑quality project delivery, strong commercial performance, and alignment with AECOM’s global PM/DM standards. The PM Lead strengthens Malaysia as a strategic delivery hub and serves as a senior leader in client engagement, project governance, and talent development.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Operations

• Lead and manage PMs and DMs, ensuring consistent application of PMDM processes and best practices.
• Drive utilization, quality, commercial performance, and operational efficiency across the discipline.
• Oversee resource planning, recruitment, onboarding, and succession planning.
• Communicate business priorities and lead change initiatives across the team.

Technical Excellence & Governance

• Provide expert guidance on PMDM methodologies, project controls, and delivery standards.
• Participates in project audits and independent reviews of high‑risk proposals and deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with AECOM’s HSE, QA, QC, and project delivery procedures.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives within the PMDM discipline.

Project Delivery

• Act as Project Director on major or complex projects.
• Ensure robust scope definition, change management, risk management, and commercial control.
• Drive interdisciplinary coordination across PM, DM, engineering, and support teams.

Client Engagement & Business Development

• Build strong relationships with senior client stakeholders.
• Lead major bids and proposals, shaping technical and commercial strategies.
• Identify market opportunities and support growth of the Global Design Center portfolio in the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum 20 years of experience in project and/or design management.
• Experience within the consulting/engineering consultancy industry is highly preferred.
• Proven leadership experience managing high-performing, multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong expertise in project delivery, governance, and commercial management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, large-scale projects.
• Excellent stakeholder management and client engagement skills.
• Strategic mindset with a track record in business development and winning work.
• Strong communication, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and ethical standards.
• Ability to lead through change, ambiguity, and organizational transformation.

Additional Information

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

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 2025. 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.

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