Market Sector Leader - Program Management

AECOM; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 275,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement savings plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Market Sector Leader for Program Management to drive strategic growth across healthcare, education, and state government sectors in Northern California. The ideal candidate will possess at least 12 years of relevant experience, including leadership in business development and program management. Responsibilities include overseeing client engagement and managing the financial success of AECOM's services. Competitive benefits are offered, including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 12 years of relevant experience, including 4 years in leadership roles.
• Experience in business development across healthcare, education, municipal, and state governments.
• Demonstrated experience managing P&L responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Drive sustained annual growth through targeted market strategies.
• Represent AECOM externally through industry leadership roles and conferences.
• Contribute to the global learning and people development strategy.

Skills

Business development

Leadership

Program Management

P&L management

Client engagement

Education

BA/BS

Job description

Market Sector Leader - Program Management

Full‑time | State/Province: California | Business Group: DCS | Business Line: PPM | Work Model: Hybrid | Primary Location: Sacramento, CA | Compensation: USD 275,000 – 300,000 per year

AECOM’s Program Management (PgM) business line is a global leader providing program, project and construction management services across infrastructure, transportation, energy, water, and urban development. This role will lead market strategy, client engagement, and pursue growth across healthcare, education, municipal, and state government clients in Northern California.

Responsibilities

• Drive sustained annual growth through targeted market strategies, key client engagement, and leadership of priority pursuits.
• Represent AECOM externally through industry leadership roles, conference presentations, thought leadership, and participation in professional organizations.
• Enhance AECOM’s reputation and brand through key industry events, client forums, and strategic engagements.
• Advocate for ethical and safe working practices.
• Work with Global Business Lines, Regional leadership, and other Market Sector Leaders to identify new business opportunities and develop solutions.
• Identify areas of high risk and proactively take action to positively impact program outcomes.
• Contribute to the global learning and people development strategy for program, project and construction management, including identification of talent gaps and resourcing plans.
• Assess long‑term and disruptive trends in their area of expertise, proactively addressing emerging challenges and opportunities.
• Actively lead and support the attraction and retention of talent.
• Accountable for overall financial success and delivery of AECOM Program Management services in the region.

Qualifications

• BA/BS + 12 years of relevant experience or equivalency, including 4 years of leadership.
• Experience in business development across market sectors including healthcare, education, municipal and state governments.
• Growth experience including significant PMCM and Program Management awards.
• Demonstrated experience managing P&L responsibility, including revenue growth, margin, utilization, and operational performance.
• Experience leading or supporting pursuits, contract negotiations, and service initiation for program, project and construction management awards.
• Experience sustaining services as a trusted client account lead.

Preferred Qualifications

• Growth experience including significant PMCM and Program Management awards.
• Experience leading capture on large opportunities and initiation of services.
• Sustaining services as a trusted client account lead.

Benefits

Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, disability, paid time off, leaves of absence, 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.

E‑EO Statement

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