Program Manager

About the role

AECOM is looking for experienced Program Managers to shape, establish and lead the delivery of multiple projects across South East Queensland. You will set up and oversee programs from the ground up, working across project teams, clients, stakeholders and delivery partners to align projects with the broader program objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Establish programs, including structures, governance frameworks, delivery strategies, reporting and controls
• Provide oversight of multiple projects and lots, aligned to program objectives, priorities and outcomes
• Develop program management frameworks, processes and systems, and governance, assurance, reporting and performance management frameworks
• Coordinate project streams and manage dependencies, interfaces, risks and opportunities
• Oversee program schedule, cost, risk, resources, procurement and delivery performance
• Work with Project Managers and delivery teams to keep projects aligned to the program
• Manage program-level risks, issues, dependencies and constraints
• Provide accurate reporting and insights to senior leadership and clients
• Build relationships with clients, project teams, consultants, contractors and stakeholders
• Advise on program delivery, governance and project management fundamentals
• Support the development of AECOM's program management capability and mentor project and program professionals

Required profile

• Significant experience in program management, project management or major project delivery, ideally in infrastructure, property, buildings or another delivery environment
• Proven experience setting up programs, not just managing established ones
• Experience overseeing multiple projects, work packages, lots or delivery streams at once
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capability

Required skills

• Program governance, risk, schedule, cost, reporting, assurance and stakeholder management
• Strong commercial and strategic acumen
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

What we offer

• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work, alternative start/finish times and job sharing
• Up to 6 extra weeks of annual leave per year and holiday swapping
• Learning and development, including study leave and professional development courses