(AUS-Perth) EOI – Program Controls Lead

Job Description

Company Description Work with us. Change the world. We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 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 unrivalled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. Together with our clients, we are working to evolve and elevate the built environment across sectors including social infrastructure, transit, technology and logistics, and commercial and corporate real estate, whilst focusing on solutions that promote long term health and wellbeing for all. Job Description We are currently looking for experienced Program Controls specialists to lead program controls on large and highly complex infrastructure programs. We have opportunities in Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney/Hunter Valley and Melbourne in Aviation, Energy, Urban Development and Water. Successful candidates will play an integral part in our ANZ regional Program Management business line leadership and will contribute to the strategy and direction of Program Management and Controls function. Here at AECOM, the Program Controls function helps establish the foundations to support the successful execution of some of the largest programs in the region by creating high performance and integrated teams as well as plans, tools, systems and processes for efficient delivery of those programs. What will a day in this role look like: Manage and coordinate Program Controls for large programs, that are of high strategic value and have the highest level of execution complexity. Provide senior-level oversight for Program Controls activities including leading the coordination efforts across multiple projects within the program, ensuring seamless integration and alignment with the program objectives. Spearhead and implement innovative strategies to streamline processes, enhance collaboration ultimately optimizing efficiency and productivity across the program. Use your visionary technical leadership to set the strategic direction for program controls, ensuring alignment with AECOM’s broader business objectives. Provide expert guidance and oversight to project controls teams, ensuring the effective management of individual project elements alongside ensuring concise communication between project teams, stakeholders and senior leadership across the Program. Qualifications The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered. What are we looking for from you? Significant experience of leading program controls on major infrastructure programs with, ideally 15 + years professional experience within a Program Controls Leadership role. Track record of deploying and managing program controls processes, tools, methodologies and decisions on major programs of work. Extensive understanding in all underlying concepts and principles of program controls, paired with extensive experience to provide insights, thought leadership and evolution of the discipline. Demonstrate a high level of technical expertise in establishing, managing and maintaining a robust and realistic baseline; assessing performance, provide meaningful analysis to support the proactive management of the program. Significant experience in leading program controls for major client programs in infrastructure, ideally in the Energy, Water, Aviation, Transport or urban development sectors. A bachelor’s degree (or master’s degree) in relevant field such as Project Management, Engineering, Business or a related discipline. Join us and let’s get started. Additional Information AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses. ReqID: REF37383F Business Line: PPM Business Group: DCS Strategic Business Unit: ANZ Career Area: Program & Project Management Work Location Model: Hybrid Legal Entity: AECOM (APAC) Limited #J-18808-Ljbffr