Program Controls Manager

at  AECOM

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Job Description

AECOM IS LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED PROGRAM CONTROLS MANAGER TO WORK IN LIMA, PERU.

Program Controls is the application of Project Controls in a Program Management context. This includes the added complexity and interactions demanded from Programs such as Government legislation, Political obligations, Legacy creation, multi-partner KPIs, cross industry body creation and/or collaboration, finance partnering, contract incentivization and extensive stakeholder engagement.

KNOWLEDGE

• Provides technical leadership and sets the strategic direction for program controls on an active program, ensuring alignment with the organization’s broader objectives.
• Highly capable of shaping and advancing the organization’s program controls capabilities.
• Deep understanding in all underlying concepts and principles of program controls, paired with extensive experience to provide insights, thought leadership and the evolution of the discipline.
• Understanding of and ability to articulate the differences and nuances between the role of program controls and that of project controls.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS + 6 YORE or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• PM certificate by any organization; PMI, PMP, … etc.
• Fluent English/Spanish
• Experience in same/similar position where the project has construction/ development cost over $250 M USD
  Additional Information

REQUIREMENTS PREFERRED:

• 15+ Years of experience.
• 10+ years of experience in project management.
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field such as project management, engineering, business, or a related discipline.

• Manages and coordinates Program Controls for programs that are large in size, are of high strategic value and/or have a high 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.
• Proactively identifies and addresses interdependencies between projects,
• 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.