Market Sector Leader - Program Management

AECO; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 275,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Market Sector Leader for Program Management to drive growth in Southern California and beyond. Based in Los Angeles with a hybrid work model, the role leads client engagements, pursuit strategies, and program management delivery across education, healthcare, municipal and state sectors.

The right candidate will demonstrate strong P&L ownership, senior leadership experience, and a track record in securing large awards while fostering talent and alliances.

Qualifications

• BA/BS + 12 years of relevant experience, including 4 years of leadership.
• Experience in business development across healthcare, education, municipal and state government sectors.
• Growth experience with PMCM/Program Management awards.
• Demonstrated experience managing P&L responsibilities (revenue growth, margin, utilization).
• Experience leading pursuits, contract negotiations, and service initiation for program, project and construction management awards.

Responsibilities

• Drive sustained annual growth through targeted market strategies and key client engagement.
• Represent AECOM externally through industry leadership roles and conferences.
• Enhance AECOM's reputation through participation in industry events and client forums.
• Advocate for ethical and safe working practices.
• Identify new business opportunities with Global Business Lines and regional leadership.
• Identify high risk areas and take proactive actions to improve outcomes.
• Contribute to global learning and talent development strategy for program management.
• Assess long-term trends and opportunities in the field and address challenges.
• Lead attraction and retention of top talent and ensure client account stability.
• Accountable for overall financial success and delivery of Program Management services in the region.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Business development

Strategic growth

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

Market Sector Leader - Program Management

• Full-time
• State/Province: California
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line: PPM
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Primary Location: US - Los Angeles, CA - 300 S Grand A
• Compensation: USD 275000 - USD 300000 - yearly

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.

AECOM is seeking a Market Sector Lead to be based in Los Angeles, CA.

AECOM's Program Management (PgM) business line is a global leader providing program, project and construction management services delivering complex, programs and projects across diverse sectors. With a focus on innovation, collaboration, and excellence, PgM provides end-to-end solutions that drive impactful results for clients worldwide. Our expertise spans infrastructure, transportation, energy, water, and urban development, ensuring that every program is executed with precision, efficiency, and sustainability. We are looking for an individual who can work across these markets, building on established existing relationships with education, local & state government and healthcare clients in Southern California.

• 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 professional organizations.
• Enhance AECOM's reputation and brand through participation in 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 to address them.
• 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 leads and supports the attraction and retention of talent.
• Accountable for overall financial success and delivery of AECOM Program Management services in the region.
• BA/BS + 12 Years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 4 years of leadership
• Experience in business development across market sectors including: Healthcare, Education, Municipal and State Governments and others.
• 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.
• Sustaining services as a trusted client account lead.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Growth experience including significant PMCM and Program Management Awards
• Experience in business development across market sectors including: Healthcare, Education, Municipal and State Governments and others.
• Experience leading capture on large opportunities and initiation of services
• Sustaining services as a trusted client account lead.

Sponsorship is not available for this role now in the future.

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.