Programme Management Director – Regulated Environment (Water/Energy)

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

11/7/2024

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Job Description

Programme Management Director – Regulated Environment (Water/Energy)

Job Description:

At AECOM, we understand that large programmes require the management, coordination and integration of multiple, concurrent projects. By connecting our expertise across services, markets, and geographies, we manage outcome-driven projects that deliver social, economic and environmental value. These include programs of critical national importance in defence, transport, water, clean energy, environmental clean-up, international development and disaster recovery, as well as the shaping of many of the world’s major cities.

As a Senior Director, you will have the opportunity pursue and deliver world-class programmes that create positive social and environmental outcomes, leading complex, multidisciplinary teams and working with key clients and stakeholders to achieve their goals.

The initial location for this role is flexible to support this key pursuit. However, relocation may be required upon programme award to Scotland OR the key post holder must be prepared to spend lots (likely circa.4 dpw on average) of time in the area.

Job Profile Summary:

• Set the standard and be accountable for Health and Safety performance
• Hold a leadership position on a programme of circa £1 bn / year which will require a high level of execution complexity and executive stakeholder management
• Provide experienced leadership and strategic direction for program delivery
• Be an influential and respected leader within an Enterprise executive management team.
• Drive innovation in design and programme management approaches and methodology to achieve marketplace differentiation
• Work with Global and Regional leadership to identify strategic new business opportunities and develop solutions to address them.
• Identify areas of high risk and pro-actively take action to positively impact program outcomes.
• Contribute to the global learning and people development strategy for programme management, including identification of talent and development of resourcing plans.
• Assess long-term and disruptive trends in their area of expertise, proactively addressing emerging challenges and opportunities
• Propose skill development approaches and workforce planning to deliver capabilities for the future
• Actively lead and support the attraction and retention of top-tier talent within programme management.
• Accountable for overall performance, including financial success and delivery of AECOM Program Management agreement

Qualifications

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Excellent track record of driving high performance, achieving complex strategic objectives, and leading large organisations in the realm of capital infrastructure projects.
• Ability to navigate complexity and drive innovation in programme management practices for capital projects in the Energy/Water Sector.
• Industry recognition and substantial network demonstrate your influence and impact in the world of capital infrastructure programme management.
• Commitment to fostering a collaborative, high-performing team culture will empower your colleagues to excel and thrive.
• Displays advanced proficiency in efficiently navigating complexity by adeptly managing and coordinating diverse stakeholder interests, intricate regulatory frameworks, technical challenges, organizational structures, and the array of risks and uncertainties linked to unforeseen events, regulatory changes, market conditions, and technological advancements.
• Possesses high level of expertise in applicable technical areas or an aspect of program management in the construction sector (ideally end to end delivery, from business case to construction and operation).
• Skilled in leading multiple programme phases including Day 1 strategic consulting services to formulate program plans, program initiation, design, and construction delivery and close out of programmes.
• Ability to fully integrate into the Client’s business to guide, transform and execute and oversee the delivery of all projects within the programme.

Leadership

• A proven senior leader in large to very large organizations, with a track record of driving high performance, organizational success and achieving complex strategic objectives.
• Leads the development and dissemination of best practice approaches, positioning the organization as a leader in program management.
• Inspires and guides program teams with a strong vision, clear direction, and effective guidance to achieve objectives.
• Fosters a collaborative, high-performing, and transformative team culture.
• Contributes to the field of Program Management through thought leadership, publications, conference presentations, and involvement in professional associations.
• Maintains an up-to-date understanding of current trends in Program Management
• Gravitas to deliver innovation
• Experience leading major government and/or semi-government international programs and projects with a proven track record of delivering project excellence in direct project manager role.
• Experience of direct oversight of the following functions: engineering, project controls contracts, procurement, health, safety, security & environmental, risk management, financial management, quality assurance and quality control
• Record of engagement with a wide range of utility providers and commercial and public sector stakeholders
• Proven track record of instituting continuous improvement and of supporting capacity building / talent development

Qualifications

• Ideally degree qualified (BEng/BA/BS or equivalent) in a relevant discipline such as architecture, engineering, or project management, although applications with relevant diplomas and a suitable level of professional experience may also be considered.
• Specific demonstrated experience in project and program management, PMP, APM or membership of a recognized professional institution preferred
• Membership of a Chartered Institution (MICE/ MCIOB/ MRICS) preferred.

Additional Information

• Demonstrate your dedication to driving our inclusion and wellbeing strategies by instilling a culture of respect and care within your team, role modelling behaviours aligned to these strategies.
• Build a diverse and inclusive workforce by recruiting and retaining the best talent and nurturing the next generation of leaders who will do the same.
• Lead with empathy, respect and understanding, actively seeking out diverse points of view and creating a psychologically safe environment where these points of view can thrive.
• Provide all employees the freedom they need to grow, develop, innovate and be their whole selves at work.

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- 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 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, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. 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.

ReqID: REF39040V

Business Line: Water

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India

Career Area: Program & Project Management

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Legal Entity: AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited