Vp, Program Management, Rail

AECOM Australia PTY LTD

Austin, TX, United States
Remote
Rail program leadership
Complex program delivery
Stakeholder management
The Rail Program Director is the senior executive leader accountable for the overall strategy, direction, and successful delivery of a major Light Rail Transit program of high complexity, public visibility, and strategic importance

Job Summary

  • The Rail Program Director is the senior executive leader accountable for the overall strategy, direction, and successful delivery of a major Light Rail Transit program of high complexity, public visibility, and strategic importance.
  • This role provides executive-level leadership across all technical, commercial, operational, and stakeholder domains of the LRT program, ensuring safe, compliant, and integrated delivery across planning, design, construction, systems, testing, and commissioning phases.
  • AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, and retirement savings plan.

Matching Summary

The Rail Program Director is the senior executive leader accountable for the overall strategy, direction, and successful delivery of a major Light Rail Transit program of high complexity, public visibility, and strategic importance.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Rail Program Leadership
  • Complex Program Delivery
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Safety Leadership
  • Governance Frameworks

Nice-to-have

  • Innovation and Digital Delivery
  • Capability Development
  • Market Growth Contribution

Key Requirements

  • 15+ years' experience
  • Senior leadership roles on major rail programs
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline
  • Experience leading complex, multidisciplinary teams
  • Strong understanding of rail systems and safety certification

Work Rights

Not specified

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