Rail Major Projects Director Ireland

Description

• Lead and manage large rail programmes which have a high level of execution complexity and are of significant strategic value
• Advocate for ethical and safe working practices
• Develop key industry relationships, promote technical practices, innovation, and knowledge management.
• Drive innovation in technical and management approaches to achieve marketplace differentiation
• Develop high performing delivery teams for rail projects in the Irish market
• Work with Market Sector Leaders and Europe and India leadership to identify strategic business opportunities and develop solutions to address them
• Provide AECOM with highly experienced technical leadership for rail project delivery in Ireland and in other markets if/where appropriate
• Identify areas of high risk and act to positively impact programme outcomes
• Assess long-term and disruptive trends in rail, proactively addressing emerging challenges and opportunities
• Contribute to the people development strategy for rail, including identification of talent and development of resourcing plans
• Contribute to, and where appropriate lead, development of successful tenders for rail projects in Ireland
• Build a diverse and inclusive workforce by recruiting and retaining the best talent and nurturing the next generation of leaders who will do the same.

Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, with a proven ability to build and maintain long-term partner and client relationships.
• Significant professional experience in leading the design of large-scale, complex, heavy rail, light rail and/or metro programmes and projects
• Recognition within the rail industry and a substantial network in the world of rail infrastructure
• Track record of driving high performance, achieving project objectives, and leading large teams in capital infrastructure projects in the rail industry
• Chartered membership of a relevant professional body.
• Proven ability to navigate complexity and drive innovation
• In-depth knowledge of rail safety, operations and compliance standards
• Degree in engineering, project management or another relevant discipline
• Commercial acumen with proven ability to manage large projects and contracts

Benefits

• You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
• AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
• Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

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Interview process

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