Program Management Consultant

About the role

AECOM is seeking an exceptional Program Management Consultant to join our Transportation team in Raleigh, North Carolina. This position will primarily support transportation clients and projects across North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Alabama, and serve as a key contributor to AECOM’s strategic direction in the region. The role offers a unique opportunity to bridge strategy and execution, connecting operations, program delivery, data-driven insights, and organizational performance to drive meaningful results for clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide transportation industry advisory and strategic consulting, including funding strategy, forecasting, scenario planning, and policy development.
• Manage transportation programs and portfolios, including goal setting and performance monitoring.
• Apply data analytics and business intelligence to inform decision making.
• Build and maintain client relationships, primarily with state DOTs and large municipal transportation agencies.
• Support business development through strategic planning and facilitation.
• Collaborate and lead teams, including mentoring and developing junior staff.
• Support regional clients and projects, with occasional involvement in national initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency.
• Experience supporting public-sector program management or organizational improvement initiatives.
• Experience managing multiple assignments and stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively with government executives, managers, and technical staff at all levels.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills to deliver successful outcomes.

Preferred:

• 10 or more years of relevant experience.
• Master’s degree in public administration, public policy, engineering, transportation planning, business administration, or related field.
• Background in transportation, public administration, and project management.
• Experience interacting directly with executive leadership and senior decision makers.
• Experience developing strategic plans, implementation plans, governance models, performance management systems, or organizational improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with Power BI and other performance management tools.
• Experience supporting business development, client account management, proposal preparation, and capture planning at a consulting firm.
• Interest or experience in artificial intelligence, digital transformation, transportation innovation, or organizational modernization.
• Proficient in stakeholder communications, facilitation, and delivering effective presentations to diverse audiences.