Program Management Consultant - Rail/Transit Projects

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Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking a highly talented Program Management Consultant to join our Rail/Transit Team located in Oakland, CA. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Has full responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating assignments. 
• Requires multi-disciplinary knowledge of engineering. 
• Support execution and monitoring of strategic plan and delivery on key client and program success; has broad program management impact.
• Contribute to the formation and ongoing guidance of program PMO in support of the delivery of the project.
• Develop strong relationships and manage all client stakeholders (internal and external).
• Ability to set long term goals and strategies and establish effective management of internal and external interfaces and interdependencies across the program.
• Prepares and delivers presentations and trainings on behalf and in support of the client’s program.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS + 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Over 10 years of relevant experience with a least 2 years of leadership experience.
• California PE license, or ability to obtain registration.
• PMI-PMP Certification.
• Experience implementing, monitoring and suggesting modification enhancements to project execution plan for a large, complex capital program.
• Experience leading a diverse team of professionals including, but not limited to, project managers, construction managers, project controls professionals, estimating, public outreach, consultants, etc.
• Experience in contract negotiation, risk mitigation, change management, and earned value management.
• Has familiarity with the program management competencies within programs and applies these to be successful. Has ability to mentor others in developing program competencies.
• Demonstrates exemplary leadership attributes that provide role modelling for others.
• Demonstrated ability to build consensus to change program strategy in challenging situations.
• Has built diverse and inclusive teams to enable collective success through trust, psychological safety, autonomy, accountability and alignment.

Additional Information

• Travel may be required for this position.
• Sponsorship is available for this position
• Relocation is available for this position.
• The offered rate of compensation (California locations only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $101,000 - $160,000.
• 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 and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel and Service Awards programs.
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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 incl