Senior Program Manager

AECOMs architecture and engineering practice is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead pursuit strategy across three high-priority market sectors: Federal Transit and Higher Education with additional opportunities to support Aviation and Data Center pursuits as needed. This is a player-coach role centered on personal pursuit leadership and cross-sector influence the successful candidate will manage a portfolio of complex high-value client relationships while working alongside the sector growth leads across Federal Transit and Higher Education to help build a more consistent disciplined growth practice.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead or co-lead pursuit strategy for large complex and often multi-sector opportunities across Federal agencies transit authorities and higher education institutions in the Washington DC metro area with occasional support to Aviation and Data Center pursuits as additional markets.

• Personally manage a portfolio of senior client relationships.

• Develop and execute capture plans for priority pursuits.

• Represent AECOM at senior client meetings industry forums and strategic partnership conversations.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements:

• Accredited degree in Architecture Engineering Planning or a related discipline plus 10 years of related business development or client-facing pursuit experience or demonstrated equivalency of education and experience.

• Demonstrated success leading or co-leading complex multi-disciplinary pursuits in one or more of the following sectors: Federal (civilian or defense agencies) transit/transportation or higher education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional licensure: PE (Professional Engineer) or AIA (Registered Architect).

• Established relationships within the DC-area Federal transit or higher education client community.

• Experience developing and executing capture strategies from early client engagement through proposal submission and interview.

• Strong communicator and facilitator able to run a high-quality discovery conversation lead a capture and present pursuit strategy to senior internal leadership.

• Commercially minded with an understanding of fee structures teaming economics and the business case for selective pursuit investment.

Additional Information :

• This position does not offer relocation assistance.
• Sponsorship for US Employment Authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

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About AECOM  

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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 youll 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 youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and communitywhere you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time