Project Management Sr Manager

Aecom2; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM seeks an experienced Program Management Senior Manager for the Metro Transportation sector in the New York area. You will provide strategic leadership, executive direction, and delivery oversight for multimillion-dollar transportation infrastructure programs, collaborating with clients and regional stakeholders.

Responsibilities include directing scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and risk management, while guiding cross-functional teams and ensuring compliance with client requirements and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 10+ years of experience in program management or leadership.
• Experience leading large-scale transportation programs, preferably metro/rail.
• Experience with public-sector transportation agencies and major infrastructure clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for complex transportation programs and projects in the New York Metro region.
• Plan, direct, and oversee scope, schedule, budget, staffing, risk, quality, and financial performance.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across locations and disciplines, driving collaboration and accountability.
• Establish program management processes, reporting systems, and performance metrics to drive efficiency.
• Provide executive-level guidance to project managers and senior staff, ensuring contractual and industry standards are met.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key clients, authorities, and stakeholders.
• Oversee financials: revenue forecasting, budgeting, cost control, profitability and cash flow.
• Lead business development activities: proposals, client strategies, and contract negotiations.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Program management

Client relationship management

Risk management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Business Administration

Master's degree preferred

Job description

AECOM is seeking an experienced Program Management Senior Manager - Metro Transportation to provide strategic leadership and oversight of large-scale, complex transportation programs within the New Metro Transportation market. This individual will be responsible for leading major program management initiatives, providing executive-level direction, and ensuring successful delivery of multimillion-dollar transportation infrastructure programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership, direction, and oversight for complex transportation programs and projects throughout the New York Metro region, ensuring alignment with client objectives and AECOM's business strategies
• Plan, direct, and oversee all aspects of program and project operations, including scope, schedule, budget, staffing, risk management, quality assurance, and overall financial performance
• Lead and manage multidisciplinary project teams across multiple business lines, geographic locations, and technical disciplines, fostering collaboration and accountability
• Establish and implement consistent program management processes, procedures, reporting systems, and performance metrics to drive efficiency, transparency, and successful project execution
• Provide executive-level guidance and technical leadership to project managers and senior staff, ensuring projects are delivered in accordance with contractual requirements, industry standards, and client expectations
• Serve as a senior client relationship leader and primary point of contact for key transportation clients, including public agencies, transit authorities, and other regional infrastructure stakeholders
• Develop and execute strategic plans for program delivery, identifying opportunities to improve operational performance, manage project risks, and enhance client satisfaction
• Oversee program financials, including revenue forecasting, budget development, cost controls, profitability, cash flow, and resource allocation
• Lead business development initiatives, including identifying new opportunities, developing client strategies, preparing and presenting proposals, negotiating contracts, and supporting the pursuit of major transportation programs
• Build and maintain strong relationships with regional leadership, clients, subcontractors, joint venture partners, and other key stakeholders to support successful program execution and future business growth
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate program-level risks, resolving complex project challenges and implementing corrective actions when necessary
• Champion AECOM's commitment to safety, quality, ethical business practices, innovation, and continuous improvement across all program activities
• Monitor program performance and provide executive-level reporting, communicating key milestones, financial results, challenges, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and clients

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field plus 10 years of related experience and or education
• 2 years of experience in a leadership position
• Proven experience leading large-scale, complex transportation programs, preferably involving metro transit, rail, public transportation, or major infrastructure projects
• Experience working with metropolitan transit authorities, state DOTs, and other public-sector transportation agencies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
• 10+ years of progressive experience in transportation infrastructure, program management, or construction management, with demonstrated leadership of large, complex programs
• Extensive experience managing major transportation programs within the New York Metro region.
• Proven experience working with major transportation agencies, including MTA, NYSDOT, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, NJ TRANSIT, and other regional public-sector clients
• Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams, managing large program budgets, and delivering complex infrastructure projects

Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position

Relocation is not available for this position

THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND AECOM INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY JANUARY 30TH, 2027

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About AECOM

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