Senior Metro Transportation Programs Director

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 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