Job Description

AECOM is currently seeking a Electrical Technical Program Manager. The Electrical Technical Program Manager (TPM) will be responsible for overseeing the design of post Facility Ready (FR) electrical system upgrades and retrofits. This includes building matrixed design teams from internal design and external design services partners/providers, facilitating the creation of a shared plan for the execution, and oversight of design services provided by an external design team in support of construction activities. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of mission critical design and construction, as well new product development and insertion. This is a remote role, but NYC area is preferred.

This person will proactively identify, organize, and lead program activities and stakeholders in order to successfully deliver business, operational, and technical improvements. They will scope, phase, and lead ambiguous cross-functional and cross-organizational challenges including delivering downstream change management, alongside your stakeholder team. They will ensure alignment of senior cross-functional and cross-organizational stakeholders. And have advanced knowledge of the domain of your program.

This person will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Proactively identify stakeholders and work with them to strategize, plan, and prioritize objectives and success criteria
• Estimate task durations, and ensure schedules and dependencies are aligned and support those objectives within an organization
• Effectively monitor and communicate progress, and risks. Propose mitigation plans, and align stakeholders on de-risking strategies
• Measure and publish program and process metrics to drive consensus in teams’ understanding of issues, and to drive decision-making and continuous improvement
• Seek out and apply relevant best practices from other client processes and technologies
• Proactively identify and implement technical and business programs and processes in medium to large work groups, and drive ideas and solutions to address
• Organize ambiguous projects into clear longer-term (6+ months) objectives
• Foster collaboration with program teams across an organization. Understand and address their needs to support them throughout their life cycles
• Guide alignment on timelines, goals, and deliverables of related projects and teams
• Manage escalations and unblock obstacles
• Break down programs and processes into components that could be executed by partner teams
• Independently design and deliver optimized program communication plans including executive and key partner communications
• Optimize regular checkpoints and metrics dashboards
• Ensure stakeholders are aligned on rationale for program pivots
• Independently determine and collect data required to govern programs and effectively drive
• stakeholder decision-making.
• Independently maintain project trackers and status reports.
• Create automated processes to enhance velocity and monitoring.
• Lead effective program stakeholder meetings
• Independently develop change management rollout plans for programs including impact analysis
• Across multiple teams, independently define, lead, and own program charter(s) that address scope, and timeline, OKRs, resourcing and risks/dependencies of moderately complex programs
• Translate ambiguous program goals into clear and measurable objectives/milestones
• Create project plans that break down a project into discrete phases aligned to the needs of stakeholders, include risks/dependencies and support proactive identification of program constraints
• Effectively build trusted relationships with senior program stakeholders to proactively enable effective decision making
• Across multiple teams, develop technical analysis, tools, and processes that support engineering execution, excellence, and velocity
• Perform technical due diligence to evaluate engineering scope, determine milestones, timeframe, and engineering resourcing needs

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS in Electrical Engineering + 6 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• 5+ years' experience in Electrical Engineering

Preferred Requirements

• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Field experience with commissioning and testing
• Strong work ethic and ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment
• Proficiency in power distribution and backup power systems and the associated documentation for operations
• Knowledge and understanding of electrical engineering principles, practices, and related tech areas
• Knowledge of industry construction methods and techniques
• Self-motivated with the ability to analyze and resolve issues promptly
• Able to work independently with minimal oversight for extended periods

Additional Information

• Sponsorship is not available for this position
• Relocation is not available for this position

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include 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, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

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