Senior Program Manager - Deputy Assistant Director of Strategic Delivery

Senior Program Manager - Deputy Assistant Director of Strategic Delivery

Company Description

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better 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. Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise, and digital solutions across transportation, buildings, water, the environment, and new energy sectors. We are a global team of 50,000 driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Here, you will have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. We offer flexible hybrid work options, allowing you to work from an AECOM office, remote location, or at a client site. We foster a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion—a safe and respectful workplace where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, leveraging their unique talents, backgrounds, and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

We support your growth and development through technical and professional programs and diverse career opportunities. Leadership is encouraged at all levels, enabling you to make a lasting impact on projects, teams, and our business. We offer competitive pay, benefits, well-being programs, and resources to advance your career. Join us to connect and collaborate with a global network of experts committed to building a sustainable and equitable future.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Program Manager - Deputy Assistant Director of Strategic Delivery based in Sacramento, CA or Fresno, CA .

Job Summary:

This individual will support the Strategic Delivery team by developing the project delivery framework and establishing an integrated strategy for project execution through engineering, environmental, and preconstruction procurement phases. The role includes oversight and management of consultant teams responsible for preliminary engineering, environmental documents, and project development within the high-speed rail program.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Support the development of the overall program delivery framework, including strategic planning, policy setting, project planning, and key delivery strategies from conception to revenue service.
2. Assist in establishing an integrated strategy for project delivery across engineering, environmental, and preconstruction phases.
3. Provide oversight and management of consultant teams working on preliminary engineering, environmental documentation, and project development.
4. Advise executives on strategic matters to ensure timely decision-making regarding permitting and construction compliance.
5. Coordinate with other departments such as Program Delivery, Safety & Security, Operations, Engineering Services, Environmental Services, Real Property, and Planning & Sustainability, incorporating their input into project phases.

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS degree and 10 years of relevant experience, including 2 years in leadership roles, or equivalent experience/education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 14+ years managing infrastructure projects of similar scope and complexity, including major high-speed rail projects.
• Professional Civil Engineer license in California.
• Experience in senior engineering and project management roles in high-speed rail.
• Deep understanding of high-speed rail technologies, principles, and regulatory processes in California.
• Strong organizational skills, innovative problem-solving ability, and adaptability to changing priorities.

Additional Information:

• Salary range: $141,243.45 - $261,300.39, based on experience and location.
• Comprehensive benefits including health, wellness, and global well-being programs.
• Employment is on-site with flexible options.

Join us at AECOM, where potential is limitless and your impact can shape a sustainable future. Apply now and be part of our global team driving change.