Strategic Rail & Transit Programs Director

AECOM; Texas; On-site; USD 200,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Program Director – Rail and Transit to lead strategy, governance, and delivery of large rail programs. You will align client objectives with rail industry standards, manage multidisciplinary teams, and drive safety, reliability, and digital innovation across the lifecycle from pursuit to commissioning.

You will build relationships with senior client executives and regulators, oversee commercial strategy, budgets, and risk, and mentor future leaders while advancing innovation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Program Management, Transportation, Business, or a related field.
• Typically 20+ years of experience in infrastructure delivery with leadership on major rail projects.
• Demonstrated successleading complex, multi-billion-dollar rail programs with multiple stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of rail systems, delivery models, regulatory environments, and operations.
• Professional certification such as PgMP, PMP, APM RPP, CCM, or equivalent preferred.
• Chartered Engineer/Professional registration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for major rail programs and ensure alignment with client, regulatory, and business objectives.
• Define an integrated program management framework covering engineering, construction, systems, testing and commissioning, and readiness.
• Lead mobilization, governance structures, and performance objectives for successful outcomes.
• Oversee integration across rail disciplines and ensure interface management across contractors and stakeholders.
• Maintain safety culture and ensure compliance with rail regulations and certifications.
• Build trusted relationships with senior client executives, regulators, and funding bodies.
• Oversee program budgets, forecasts, contingencies, and procurement, and manage commercial negotiations.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic direction

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Program governance

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction/PM/Transportation/Business

Professional registration (PE/Chartered)

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Program Director – Rail and Transit to lead strategy, governance, and delivery of large rail programs. You will align client objectives with rail industry standards, manage multidisciplinary teams, and drive safety, reliability, and digital innovation across the lifecycle from pursuit to commissioning.

You will build relationships with senior client executives and regulators, oversee commercial strategy, budgets, and risk, and mentor future leaders while advancing innovation