Team Leader – Program & Project Management, Auckland

• Lead, coach and develop a well-established team of program and project management professionals - set clear expectations, provide regular feedback, celebrate achievements, while fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.
• Drive business development and client engagement - build trust and credibility with key stakeholders, expand networks, strengthen relationships, and enhance AECOM’s reputation as a trusted partner across both horizontal and vertical sectors.
• Manage resourcing, forecasting, risks and opportunities - proactively plan and allocate of skills to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and to the highest standards.
• Apply your technical expertise - mentor and guide projects with confidence, review work to ensure excellence and raise the overall capability of your team.
• Align team goals with business strategy - translate AECOM’s vision into actionable objectives, ensuring high-quality outcomes that drive client success and business growth.

• Proven leadership - ability to inspire teams, set direction, and deliver results in complex environments.
• Tertiary qualification in Project Management, Architecture or an Engineering discipline e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or similar.
• Commercial acumen - demonstrated business development skills and the ability to grow a strong client base.
• Operational excellence - skilled in resourcing, planning, forecasting and keeping projects on track.
• People and collaboration skills - strong communicator with a talent for mentoring, coaching, and building lasting relationships.
• Technical expertise - experience delivering complex, multi-discipline projects within the buildings/vertical sector, with the confidence to influence outcomes at all levels.

With opportunities for career growth, this role offers the chance to build on your leadership capability while shaping some of the most impactful projects in Tāmaki Makaurau.

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.

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.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time and hybrid work options
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
• Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
• Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities