About the job
Lead Scheduling Initiatives for Program Success.
AECOM is on the lookout for a Program Controls Scheduling Manager to take on a pivotal leadership role in steering complex, multi-project programs. This role is critical for maintaining schedule integrity, alignment, and timely delivery across various initiatives where precision, strategic foresight, and robust leadership significantly influence outcomes.
In this position, you will spearhead scheduling activities across medium to large-scale programs, adeptly unifying multiple project timelines into a coherent program framework while effectively managing interdependencies, potential risks, and resource allocation. You will work in close collaboration with project managers and senior leadership to inform strategic decisions, provide expert scheduling oversight, and ensure program goals are achieved from initial estimation through construction and project closeout.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned scheduling professional to make a substantial impact on program delivery, mentor high-performing teams, and contribute to the successful execution of transportation programs within a global organization.
Key Responsibilities of the Program Controls Scheduling Manager Include:
- Overseeing and executing scheduling-related tasks for medium to large-scale programs with utmost detail.
- Leading scheduling efforts across multiple projects, ensuring complete alignment with overarching program objectives and seamlessly integrating individual project timelines into a comprehensive program schedule.
- Conducting in-depth analyses to identify and resolve interdependencies among projects, proactively addressing risks and conflicts to uphold program integrity.
- Collaborating strategically with project managers to ensure optimal resource allocation and utilization, vital to program success.
- Establishing strong working relationships with senior leadership to define and refine program-level objectives, ensuring they align with organizational goals.
- Providing authoritative guidance and rigorous oversight to project controls teams, ensuring effective management of individual project components and overall program cohesion.
- Implementing and continuously monitoring risk mitigation strategies, conducting regular evaluations to assess their effectiveness and making necessary adjustments.
- Facilitating clear, concise, and timely communication between project teams and stakeholders, ensuring all parties are fully informed of significant program developments.
- Delivering comprehensive and analytical updates to senior leadership regarding program progress, challenges, and accomplishments, providing strategic insights for informed decision-making.

