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Job Title: Associate Director – Rail Program Delivery
Company Description
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At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers, and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
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Job Title: Associate Director – Rail Program Delivery
About the Role
Start here. Grow here.
AECOM is seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Associate Director to lead high-profile rail commissions, shape delivery strategies, and drive outcomes across scope, schedule, cost, risk, and quality. You will be a visible client leader, a trusted advisor, and a coach for project managers—championing digital delivery, safety, and collaborative behaviours across our programmes.
Key Responsibilities
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Client Leadership
- Act as Account/Project Director on major rail commissions
- Build trusted relationships and ensure client satisfaction
- Serve as a visible and proactive client-facing leader
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Delivery Excellence
- Lead end-to-end project management, from business case through delivery and handover
- Govern scope, schedule, budget, risk, and change
- Oversee transitions and ensure project continuity
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Governance & Controls
- Establish PMO frameworks, stage gates, performance reporting, and assurance in line with client and industry standards
- Define and enforce governance structures
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Commercial Management
- Manage contracts and suppliers
- Oversee procurement strategies
- Safeguard margin, cash-flow, and risk exposure
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Planning & Risk
- Direct integrated schedules, dependencies, and interfaces
- Lead quantitative/qualitative risk management and mitigation
- Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements
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Stakeholder Management
- Coordinate with operators, maintainers, regulators, community stakeholders, and third parties
- Secure timely approvals, collaboration, and alignment
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Digital & Innovation
- Embed data-driven controls, BIM-enabled workflows, and ** dashboards**
- Drive transparency and predictability through technology
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Health, Safety & Quality
- Model our safety culture
- Ensure robust quality management throughout the project lifecycle
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People Leadership
- Mentor and develop project managers
- Lead resource planning, capability building, and high-performing teams
- Foster a collaborative project culture
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Work Winning
- Shape capture strategies for future opportunities
- Lead bids, proposals, and value propositions to secure work
Qualifications & Experience
- Essential:
- Extensive experience (typically 12+ years) delivering complex rail projects/programmes, with proven leadership on multi-disciplinary assignments
- Degree in engineering, construction/project management, or a related discipline
- Professional accreditation (e.g., MAPM/ChPP, PMP, PE/CEng, PRINCE2 or equivalent) or progress toward it
- Strong command of project controls, scheduling (e.g., Primavera P6/MS Project), risk, change, and commercial management (e.g., NEC or relevant regional forms)
- Familiarity with rail development and assurance processes (e.g., GRIP/PACE or regional equivalents)
- Proven success in client development, stakeholder engagement, and leading distributed teams
- Track record in bid leadership and securing new work
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- Desired:
- Experience with large-scale infrastructure clients
- Deep operational knowledge of rail industry best practices
What We Offer
- Hybrid Working with flexibility to base you at the nearest AECOM office
- Meaningful, high-impact projects assisting in network and community improvements
- Competitive compensation and benefits aligned to your location and experience
- Professional development and technical excellence programs
- Global mobility opportunities
- A culture of inclusion, collaboration, and support—encouraging each team member to bring their whole self to work
EOE Notice: All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office as a condition of employment.
About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, offering professional services across:
- Transportation
- Buildings
- Water
- New energy
- Environmental solutions
Our clients trust us to solve complex challenges. Our 50,000+ global employees are guided by technical and digital expertise, equity, diversity, and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) priorities.
For more, visit aecom.com.
Equal Opportunity & Inclusion
AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in each person's potential and will help you reach your goals.
Disability Confident Employer: Applicants with disabilities may qualify for the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. Please contact ReasonableAccommodationsUKI@aecom.com.
All information will be confidential as per EEO guidelines.
Locational & Career Details
Business Line: Transportation Group: DCS (Design & Construction Services) SBU: Europe & India Career Area: Program & Project Management Work Model: Hybrid
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