Program Management Sr Director - Energy

Company Description

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

At AECOM, we’re united by a common purpose of delivering a better world.   Our Global Program Management business provides the structure, tools, techniques and process to deliver on this vision.

By connecting our expertise across services, markets, and geographies, we manage outcome-driven projects that deliver social, economic and environmental value. These include programs of critical national importance in defense, transport, water, clean energy, environmental clean-up, international development and disaster recovery, as well as the shaping of many of the world’s major cities.

Partnering with public and private asset owners as development and delivery partners, we help shape early thinking to deliver transformational change. Committed to service to society and the legacies of the programs we manage, we offer ongoing engagement through the program lifecycle, from day zero to delivery and beyond.

AECOM’s Energy practice provides a wide range of services from consulting and engineering design to energy engineering, energy procurement and construction (EPC) for power, energy efficiency, and renewable energy clients. Our understanding of the big picture – and the interconnection between generation, distribution, storage, and the demand side of the meter – allows us to deliver holistic strategies that improve and modernize next generation energy infrastructure. We connect knowledge and experience across our global framework to bring together a unique combination of engineers, planners, scientists, and project managers who advance cleaner, secure, and more sustainable energy solutions. 

We are currently looking for a Program Management Sr Director with a specialty in energy programs  to join our team, leading on some of the most complex capital infrastructure programs globally.  You will initially lead on a number of strategic energy pursuits, moving on to lead the program upon successful award.  The Program Management Sr Director will be located in either Los Angeles, CA or New York, NY

Responsibilities

• Leading and overseeing Program Management aspects of strategic energy pursuits
• Leading a very large energy program, characterized by high risk-reward ratios, complex execution requirements, and significant strategic importance.
• Serving as the driving force within the organization, providing technical leadership and strategic direction for program delivery on a global scale.
• Holding ultimate accountability for the overall financial success and delivery of AECOM's Program Management agreement.
• Promoting a culture of ethics and safety, ensuring the well-being of our workforce remains a top priority in all operations.
• Fostering innovation by spearheading advancements in Program Management approaches and methodologies, differentiating us from competitors in the marketplace.
• Collaborating closely with Global Business Lines, Regional leadership, and Market Sector Leaders to identify new business opportunities and develop visionary solutions.
• Proactively identifying and mitigating areas of high risk, exerting a positive influence on program outcomes.
• Playing a pivotal role in shaping our global learning and people development strategy for Program Management, including identifying talent gaps and devising resource plans for future growth.
• As a recognized authority in your field, continually assessing long-term and disruptive trends in Program Management.
• Taking a key role in proposing skill development approaches and workforce planning to ensure we have the capabilities needed for the future, acting as a driving force behind our continued success.

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS + EXTENSIVE or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 6 years of leadership
• Significant experience operating in a Program Management leadership role
• Has a significant industry network and is known for having successfully led multiple large or very large programs.
• Experience in the development of renewable energy, future fuels, grid modernization, or transportation and organization decarbonization infrastructure including Program Management functions (e.g., scope, schedule, and budget).
• Able to demonstrate a  high level of expertise in applicable technical areas or an aspect of Program Management that frequently is called on by clients and peers to position or deliver complex programs. 
• Has a detailed understanding of the Program Management competencies needed for success on complex programs and can critically evaluate and apply the competencies as required.  Has proven experience managing others practicing the Program Management competencies on a number of complex programs.
• Able to develop strong relationships and manage all client stakeholders (internal and external).
• Demonstrates exemplary leadership attributes that provide role modelling for others.
• Able to build consensus to change program strategy in challenging situations.
• Demonstrated ability to set long term goals and strategies and establish effective management of internal and external interfaces and interdependencies across the program.
• Has built diverse and inclusive teams to enable collective success through trust, psychological safety, autonomy, accountability and alignment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ideally degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline such as architecture, engineering or project management, although applications with relevant diplomas and a suitable level of professional experience may also be considered.
• PMI-PgMP, APM-RPP or CMAA-CCM Certification (or equivalent) preferred but not essential
• Preferred Professional Engineering License

• Relocation is available for this position.
• Sponsorship for US Employment Authorization is not available for this position
• Offered rate of compensation (Los Angeles, California locations only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $190,000 - $345,000.
• AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel and Service Awards programs.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

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