Job Description

AECOM is seeking a dynamic Program Controls Manager to join our talented team in Atlanta, GA. This notable role will act in the capacity of Program Controls in a Program Management context. This includes the added complexity, and interactions demanded from Programs such as Government legislation, Political obligations, Legacy creation, multi-partner KPIs, cross industry body creation and/or collaboration, finance partnering, contract incentivization and extensive stakeholder engagement. This is a ground floor opportunity to work with one of the busiest public transit agencies in the Southeast.

Daily responsibilities and duties:

• Oversees program controls related activities for medium sized programs or specialist defined controls elements of a larger program in support of the overall Program Manager or Program Controls Director.

• Leads the coordination efforts across multiple projects within the program, ensuring alignment with overall program objectives.
  Identifies and addresses interdependencies between projects, proactively mitigating risks and resolving conflicts.

• Collaborates with project managers to ensure adequate resource availability and utilization.

• Works closely with senior leadership to define and refine program-level objectives.

• Provides guidance and oversight to project controls teams, ensuring effective management of individual project elements.

• Monitors and evaluates risk mitigation strategies to ensure their effectiveness.

• Facilitates clear and concise communication between project teams and stakeholders.

• Provides regular updates to senior leadership on program progress, challenges, and achievements.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS in Project Management or related field plus eight years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications

• GDOT experience.
• Project Management experience with a government agency.

Additional Information

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

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

About AECOM

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, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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 $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. 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.