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AECOM Practice Leader - Program Management, New Zealand in Auckland, New Zealand
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.
Bold ideas bring transformative solutions.
Our extensive expertise covers program and project management, design management, and construction management complimented by an extensive multi-disciplinary engineering offering. Our team delivers structured, outcome-driven projects that create social, economic, and environmental value. With expertise across services, markets, and geographies, we manage critical programs in defence, transport, clean energy, water, disaster recovery, and more. Partnering with public and private asset owners, we drive transformational change from early planning to project completion, ensuring lasting impact throughout the program lifecycle. At AECOM, you’ll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued.
Job Description
With our current Practice Leader – Program Management (PgM), New Zealand moving internally to an exciting new project, we are searching for our next influential leader.
We’re seeking a strategic, collaborative and people-focused professional to help shape and grow our national PgM business across the buildings and infrastructure sectors. This is a fantastic opportunity for a director-level project management leader who’s ready to make a meaningful impact within a global, multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy.
As a key member our Buildings + Places leadership team, you’ll help shape and strengthen our PgM practice, working closely with stakeholders to achieve outstanding results across a wide range of projects.
What will a day in this role look like?
Provide inspirational coaching and mentoring to a well-established, diverse national team of program and project management professionals.
Building and nurturing long-term client relationships, ensuring we continue to deliver exceptional high-quality outcomes.
Elevating AECOM’s profile across both horizontal and vertical sectors, contributing to our strong industry presence.
Be a visible and passionate advocate for our integrated, multi-disciplinary approach - driving innovation, collaboration and connection across local and global teams.
While our preference is for this role to be based in Auckland, we’re open to Hamilton, Wellington, or Christchurch for the right candidate.
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.
Qualifications
What are we looking for from you?
A strong presence in the vertical infrastructure sector, paired with a genuine passion for growing business, engaging clients, delivering with excellence, and supporting your people to thrive.
With deep client relationships and an established network, you’re comfortable exploring new opportunities, whether that’s expanding into sectors like energy transition and water or continuing to shape exceptional outcomes in buildings and infrastructure.
A track record of delivery excellence within the buildings and/or infrastructure sector, bringing innovative, high-quality projects to life, on time and with impact.
A people-first mindset. You care about your team’s growth, creating an environment where everyone is encouraged to develop their strengths, pursue technical excellence, and take pride in delivering great work.
You bring thoughtful leadership, exceptional coaching abilities, and the confidence to influence at a director level.
Additional Information
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.
ReqID: J10126636
Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: ANZ
Career Area: Construction
Work Location Model: Hybrid
Legal Entity: AECOM New Zealand Limited