Program Management Senior Manager

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Job Description
AECOM

has a career-defining opportunity for a motivated, highly talented

Federal Environmental Program Director

for immediate employment in our office in Honolulu, Hawaii. This is an exciting opportunity to lead one of AECOM's critical, large-scale federal contracts focused on environmental planning and permitting support for national defense-related programs in the Pacific region, as well as throughout the US and its territories.
The Federal Environmental Program Director will oversee a team of Project Managers that are responsible for execution of a broad range of multidisciplinary environmental planning and permitting projects, including facility and community plans, military installation plans (ADP, IDP), special planning studies, permitting, and state and Federal environmental compliance processes (e.g., NEPA, HEPA).
The candidate must be capable of partnering with AECOM's internal team and joint-venture partner to ensure execution and timely delivery of high quality and innovative planning documents; possess excellent verbal and written communication skills; and have a strong interest in working in a fast-paced and collaborative multidisciplinary team environment. Experience working in Hawaii/Guam/Pacific Region is necessary for this position.
Responsibilities of the Federal Environmental Program Director will include:
Builds and oversees high-performing multi-disciplinary consultant and subconsultant teams.
Develops and maintains strong, positive client partnerships, as well as relationships with internal and JV partners and stakeholders.
Expands bookings under contract program and ensures strong financial performance.
Supports execution of programs, ensuring adherence to established scopes, schedules and budget constraints.
Oversees the development of comprehensive program plans, outlining project scope, timelines, deliverables, and resource allocation.
Ensures all work is planned, organized, controlled, and evaluated through AECOMs priority project management system.
Advises and assists the client in development, management, and execution of client program requirements.
Contributes to refinement and implementation of a robust governance structure to ensure adherence to rigorous project and program management.
Proactively identifies client needs and programmatic initiatives required to address potential program delivery risks and challenges.
Understands, implements, monitors and supports AECOM procedures, policies, and expectations.
Leads team and stakeholder meetings for project updates, team building, problem solving, business strategy, process improvement, and team training.
Reviews deliverables and monthly invoices for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to contracted scope, budget and schedule.
Travels periodically for durations typically up to one week to locations in the Pacific region and other locations worldwide (e.g., Guam, Micronesia)
In addition to the primary function overseeing the Federal environmental program, contributes to AECOM's growth through director-level leadership and strategy for business development opportunities with local, state, and other federal clients in the Indo-Pacific region.
About AECOM's Environment Business Line
Join AECOM to be part of an expert global team who is connected through a well-developed, worldwide, internal technical practice network through which you can learn from and brainstorm with the best in the world. AECOM is an industry-leading, world class environmental firm, and we want you to succeed within it. We respect and encourage your own pathway to excellence via our Freedom to Grow initiative.
AECOM is known for our award-winning technical excellence, leading-edge science and innovative project delivery. We provide sustainable solutions for some of the world's most challenging issues. Our global clients and their projects are diverse and interesting. They span market sectors and geographies and require innovative technical solutions to solve wide-ranging environmental problems within diverse community profiles.
AECOM's Sustainable Legacies program describes our approach to the environment, social equity and governance (ESG.) We embed sustainability throughout our business and help clients embed sustainable practices into their work. We help clients reduce their impact on the environment, achieve compliance and reduce risks.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in environmental planning, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or a related field.
10 years of relevant work experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in project management, including 2 years of leadership.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree and/or PMP certification
15+ years' experience with demonstrated Contract/Program Management experience.
Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, and staff management skills with experience in supervising staff at all levels.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills to effectively manage projects and interact with teams of staff, sub consultants, and clients.
Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.
Dedication to high levels of client service and partnership, as well as technical execution.
Motivation to grow AECOM's business.
Commitment to fostering a close, inclusive, and productive team culture.
Excellent multi-tasking skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Proficient in MS Suite, SharePoint (or similar collaboration tools) and remote communications applications such as Teams, Zoom, etc.
Demonstrated knowledge of NEPA
Experience working for and/or with the US Government, specifically the US Navy
Experience working in the consulting industry
Security Clearance (or ability to obtain)
Additional Information
Due to the nature of this work, U.S. citizenship is required
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Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $200,000.00 - $227,000.00.
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.
ReqID:

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Business Line:

Environment
Business Group:

DCS
Strategic Business Unit:

West

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