Program Controls Senior Manager

AECOM • Baltimore, MA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Senior Program Controls Manager to join our Mid‑Atlantic team in Baltimore, MD. This leader will oversee large, complex, and strategically significant programs—driving integration across multiple projects, strengthening coordination, and ensuring alignment with program goals. The role provides senior‑level oversight of program controls, manages interdependencies and risks, and streamlines processes to improve performance. And will guide project controls teams, optimize resource allocation, resolve conflicts, and deliver clear, actionable communication to stakeholders and senior leadership.

Requirements

• BA/BS and ten years of related experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Rail Transit and Surface Transportation programs
• Experience with integrating controls - scope, cost, risk, schedule, reporting
• Experience with multiple contractors concurrently and also with the CMAR project delivery method
• Experience with PowerBI report tailoring for program specific needs

Responsibilities

• Manages and coordinates Program Controls for programs that are large to very large in size, are of high strategic value and/or have the highest level of execution complexity
• Provides senior-level oversight for Program Controls activities, ensuring alignment with the strategic objectives set by senior leadership
• Leads the coordination efforts across multiple projects within the program, ensuring seamless integration and alignment with overarching program objectives
• Spearheads initiatives to streamline processes and enhance collaboration between project teams
• Proactively identifies and addresses interdependencies between projects, employing advanced risk management strategies to mitigate potential issues
• Leads conflict resolution efforts, utilizing a senior-level perspective to ensure optimal program performance
• Supports the implementation of advanced resource allocation strategies, optimizing efficiency and productivity across the program
• Facilitates and implements innovative strategies to surpass program goals and contribute to organizational success
• Provides expert guidance and oversight to project controls teams, ensuring the effective management of individual project elements
• Facilitates clear and concise communication between project teams, stakeholders, and senior leadership, providing insightful and actionable updates

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level