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Regional Business Line Leader (RBLL), Program Management (PgM), U.S. West

Reporting to the Regional Chief Executive and PgM Global Business Line (GBL) Chief Executive, this role will serve as the leader of the Program Management business within the U.S. West, collaborating with the regional leadership team, GBL leadership team, peer RBLLs in the region, Client Account Managers, and other stakeholders to coordinate all PgM matters in the region. 

The role will have both profit and loss (P&L) and sales and growth responsibility. Specifically, the role is responsible for overall strategy, performance, and personnel management for the staff and projects/programs within the regional PgM business line; setting strategy for the region-wide PgM business, including providing strategic advice to other regional business lines; and overseeing a team of market sector leaders delivering programs within the business line.  Responsibilities include:

• Direct accountability for all programs, projects, pursuits and staff assigned to the PgM business line.

• Overall responsibility to account for and support the success of PgM programs, projects, pursuits and PgM staff assigned to other business lines.

The RBLL is expected to drive employee engagement and professional development across the business unit and work cooperatively with other regions and business lines to integrate delivery of all of AECOM’s services. Externally, the RBLL provides industry leadership and may represent the company in industry, municipal, state, and/or federal forums.

The RBLL will function as the focal point of day-to-day communication between the region and the GBL teams to understand and communicate regional priorities, lead strategic regional PgM bids, facilitate identification of future PgM pursuits, and provide oversight and ensure operational support to and performance of the business unit.

About the Role:

General

• Responsible for providing strategic leadership of the US West PgM business.

• Act as day-to-day liaison between the Regional Chief Executive and other regional leaders and the GBL team, providing regular feedback, facilitating wider conversations, and partnering as appropriate.

• Accountable for setting and implementing business strategies, objectives, and financial outcomes.

• Advances the strategic direction of the business line and positions the business line for sustained and continued profitable growth consistent within the context of the strategic plan.

• Provides leadership within the region by communicating the strategy and objectives of the PgM business and GBL.

• Participates in developing regional growth and business development strategy in collaboration with PgM leaders, market sector leaders and account managers.

• Ensures the success and growth of the region and collaboration with other regions and business lines.

Sales and Growth

• Report on all PgM bids in the region and take part, and/or ensure, necessary PgM SME leadership participation in all major PgM bids.

• Owns coordination of the forming of capture and program teams as part of PgM bids and mobilization, in partnership with peer RBLLs.

• Works with the regional Strategy, Sales & Growth Team to analyze and understand long, medium- and short-term PgM opportunities to advise strategic planning and pursuit prioritization.

• Plans and attains annual Bookings target and maintains relevant Backlog.

PgM Operations

• Works with local program and project managers to understand, oversee and report on the ongoing performance of programs and projects in delivery to identify where support may be required for successful delivery.

• Ensures the consistent application of the AECOM Way of Program Management throughout the program portfolio, including proper initiations and the necessary employment of PgM digital systems.

• Responsible for PgM P&L including revenue generation, margin achievement, DSO, G&A, SCM, project delivery, client satisfaction, staff use, safety, claims resolution, and quality.

Capability Development (People, Practice and Tools)

• Liaises with Strategic Resourcing Leaders and Human Resources to strategically manage PgM resource levels and availability.

• Supports the identification, pipelining, and succession planning for regional talent.

• Takes a degree of responsibility for PgM resources and application of regional and business line procedures, operating cadences, and pursuit & delivery methodologies in the region.

• Coordinates with regional digitization resources as applicable.

Type of person for this role

• Expert, role model leader and advocate for PgM

• Demonstrates creativity, foresight, and mature judgment.

• Appropriately exhibits humility, authenticity, and transparency, with a selfless, servant-leadership approach to leading people and the business.

• Having a sound understanding of the PgM market in the region.

• Entrepreneurial spirit and passionate about growth of PgM in the region.

• Highly collaborative, working with other regional business line leaders to share knowledge, resources, and intelligence.

• Experience in business development and growth.

• BA/BS Civil/Structural/Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Engineering, Architecture, Construction or related degree, plus extensive PgM experience including 10 years of leadership.

• Proven leadership on major programs as the lead Program Director/Manager.

• Extensive knowledge of the North America PgM market.

• Significant prior experience in municipal, provincial, state or intergovernmental agency programs and business development, including working with officials to establish and achieve business and project goals.

• Proven experience in the successful management of business financials for engineering and consulting contracts.

AECOM’s Program Management

At AECOM, we’re united by a common purpose of delivering a better world.   Our Global Program Management business provides the structure, tools, techniques and process to deliver on this vision.

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 defense, 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.

Partnering with public and private asset owners as development and delivery partners, we help shape early thinking to deliver transformational change. Committed to service to society and the legacies of the programs we manage, we offer ongoing engagement through the program lifecycle, from day zero to delivery and beyond.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits 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 absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.