Project Management Sr Manager

AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. With over 50,000 professionals globally, AECOM delivers projects that create positive, tangible impact across transportation, water, environment, energy, and buildings.

About the role

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 York Metro region. This individual will lead major program management initiatives, provide executive-level direction, and ensure successful delivery of multimillion-dollar transportation infrastructure programs.

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

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

• 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; AECOM intends to fill this position by January 30, 2027
• All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Paid time off and leaves of absence
• Voluntary benefits and perks
• Flexible work options
• Well-being resources and employee assistance program
• Business travel insurance
• Service recognition awards
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Award-winning training and development programs