Copy of Programme Management Office lead (Infrastructure Construction)

Description

• Lead the team in the delivery of its strategic goals in relation to capability, growth and commercial targets;
• Ensure commissions are managed and delivered to the appropriate quality standards and commercial expectations;
• Identify opportunities to share knowledge and best practice and promote the team both internally and externally with clients and relevant industry bodies.
• Lead or support the delivery of significant, complex programme management advisory or delivery commissions involving multidisciplinary teams and diverse stakeholder groups;
• Ensure a robust approach to risk identification, evaluation and mitigation is applied to all commissions;
• Develop strong relationships with clients and members of cross-functional teams to support successful delivery;
• Identify and act upon business development opportunities with existing and new clients, including cross-selling opportunities within and without the team;
• Ensure all direct reports are engaged, developed and supported along their own career journeys; and
• Lead and support the development of proposals through the entire bid process;

Requirements

• NEC qualified or willing to upskill.
• Tools and systems knowledge: Proficiency in PMO and project controls tools and software such as MS Office, Power BI, Aconex, and Primavera P6.
• Managing Successful Programmes accredited (or international equivalent) is preferred.
• Experience using business information tools is preferred.
• Risk and issue management: Experience in risk analysis and collaborating with programme leadership to address actions, mitigate risks, and identify opportunities.
• Core skills: Strong leadership, strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement, relationship management, commercial acumen, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to gain BPSS and/or SC clearance.
• Performance monitoring and reporting: Skilled in guiding baseline development (scope, time, cost, risk), monitoring delivery performance, and overseeing structured governance and reporting processes.
• Line management: Experience managing and developing teams within a consultancy environment, including mentoring junior PMO and project controls staff.
• APM and or ChPP accreditation or prepared to work toward ChPP.
• Demonstrate leadership in the implementation of AECOM health, safety and environment requirements;
• Sector expertise: Proven experience in public and private sector infrastructure projects and programmes, ideally across the aviation, energy, rail, defence and water sectors but other sectors such as broader central government, highways, health, and decarbonisation delivery are also of interest.
• PMO expertise: Ability to implement and oversee PMO functions, governance structures and programme controls strategies, including cost, schedule, risk, and change management.
• Experience using digital tools and contract management software (e.g., PowerBi, CEMAR, Primavera P6).
• Commercial and business development: Track record in winning and retaining clients, cross-selling services, and ensuring delivery aligns with commercial requirements and organisational standards.
• Client engagement: Skilled in building and maintaining senior-level client relationships, managing live programmes and identifying new business opportunities.
• Consulting background: Experience in management consulting a plus, including leading or supporting PMO and programme management roles on major commissions.
• Degree level education, ideally project or programme management/construction/engineering/business.
• Programme management and PMO leadership: Demonstrated ability to manage and lead complex, multi-disciplinary programmes and PMOs.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance