Program Controls Lead

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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 unrivalled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities.

Together with our clients, we are working to evolve and elevate the built environment across sectors including, social infrastructure, transit, technology and logistics, and commercial and corporate real estate, whilst focusing on solutions that promote long term health and wellbeing for all.

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Here at AECOM, the Program Controls function helps establish the foundations to support the successful execution of some of the largest programs in the region by creating high performance and integrated teams as well as plans, tools, systems and processes for efficient delivery of those programs.

**What will a day in this role look like**:

- Manage and coordinate Program Controls for large programs, that are of high strategic value and have the highest level of execution complexity.
- Provide senior-level oversight for Program Controls activities including leading the coordination efforts across multiple projects within the program, ensuing seamless integration and alignment with the program objectives.
- Spearhead and implement innovative strategies to streamline processes, enhance collaboration ultimately optimising efficiency and productivity across the program.
- Use your visionary technical leadership to set the strategic direction for program controls, ensuring alignment with AECOM’s broader business objectives.

Provide expert guidance and oversight to project controls teams, ensuring the effective management of individual project elements alongside ensuring concise communication between project teams, stakeholders and senior leadership across the Program.
**Qualifications**

**What are we looking for from you?**
- Significant experience of leading program controls on major infrastructure programs with, ideally 15 + years professional experience within a Program Controls Leadership role.
- Track record of deploying and managing program controls processes, tools, methodologies and decisions on major programs of work.
- Extensive understanding in all underlying concepts and principles of program controls, paired with extensive experience to provide insights, thought leadership and evolution of the discipline.
- Demonstrate a high level of technical expertise in establishing, managing and maintaining a robust and realistic baseline; assessing performance, provide meaningful analysis to support the proactive management of the program.
- Significant experience in leading program controls for major client programs in infrastructure, ideally in the Energy, Water, Aviation, Transport or urban development sectors.
- A bachelor’s degree (or master’s degree) in relevant field such as Project Management, Engineering, Business or a related discipline.

**Join us and let’s get started.**

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**Additional Information**

**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

**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.

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