Market Sector Leader - Program Management

About the role

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

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 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. 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. Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $275,000 to $300,000 per year.

About AECOM

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.