[Hiring] Program Manager @AECOM

Role Description

AECOM is seeking an experienced Program Manager specializing in Hyper-scale Data Centers. This position is a remote opportunity and can be based out of any of AECOM's U.S. offices. Although primarily remote, periodic travel may be required for client meetings, key project milestones, onsite collaboration sessions, or other business-critical activities. Travel is expected to be occasional and scheduled in advance.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with our teams around the world on high-profile, fast-paced data center projects for global clients. This is a hands-on, client-facing role with an opportunity for upward career mobility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide program-level leadership across multiple concurrent data center design projects
• Monitor program performance including schedule, budget, staffing, and risk
• Identify and resolve program-level constraints impacting delivery
• Ensure consistency of execution across multiple projects and clients
• Support Design Managers and Project Managers in maintaining successful delivery
• Support business development and proposal writing for new pursuits
• Lead preparation of major technical and commercial proposals, including:
  • Go / No-Go coordination
  • Proposal schedules and deliverable management
  • Fee strategy coordination
  • Staffing plans and resource alignment
  • Executive review coordination
  • Interview preparation and coaching
• Coordinate closely with Client Account Managers and Technical Leaders
• Improve proposal processes, templates, and win strategies
• Support capture planning for strategic pursuits
• Serve as a key point of contact for strategic clients
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, and program reviews
• Support Client Account Managers in maintaining strong client relationships
• Help identify new opportunities within existing client programs
• Assist in managing client expectations and overall client experience
• Travel as needed for project-related activities such as client meetings and site visits

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field plus eight (8) years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Minimum 5+ years managing complex programs or major projects
• Experience supporting or leading proposal efforts
• Strong understanding of A/E/C project delivery process
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Strong business and financial acumen
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities

Requirements

• 10 plus years of relevant experience (preferred)
• Direct experience supporting data center projects (preferred)
• Experience working with hyperscale or colocation clients (preferred)
• Experience managing large multi-disciplinary design teams (preferred)
• Experience with Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build delivery models (preferred)
• PMP certification preferred
• Professional licensure (Architect, Engineer) is a plus but not required
• US Citizenship

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits
• Paid time off, leaves of absences
• Voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options
• Well-being resources, employee assistance program
• Business travel insurance, service recognition awards
• Retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase plan