Aviation Senior Program Manager

Requirements

• Master's degree in Engineering, Planning, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• PMP certification or equivalent.
• Proven experience delivering major airport development programs (airside, landside, or terminal).
• Strong understanding of FAA standards, airport planning principles, environmental processes, and construction phasing.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large, cross-functional teams and manage client relationships at the executive level.
• Experience with program controls systems and reporting platforms.
• Experience with major hub airports and multi-billion-dollar capital programs.
• Familiarity with AECOM processes, tools, and integrated delivery models.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Relocation support may be available for qualified candidates.
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AECOM is seeking an experienced Aviation Senior Program Manager to lead major Texas airport development and capital improvement programs (Houston, Austin, Dalla/Ft Worth, and San Antonio). This position will be based in Dallas, TX. This right candidate provide strategic direction, oversight, and leadership for complex aviation initiatives, ensuring successful delivery across planning, design, and construction. The Senior Program Manager will work closely with airport authorities, multidisciplinary teams, external stakeholders, and AECOM leadership to drive program execution, mitigate risks, and maintain alignment with client objectives. This position offers an opportunity to manage high-visibility airside and landside programs that shape long-term airport infrastructure, enhance passenger experience, and support operational efficiency. Job Responsibilities Program Leadership & Strategy Oversee full program lifecycle for large, multi-year aviation development programs, including planning, design, procurement, and construction. Provide executive-level leadership, decision-making guidance, and strategic direction to technical teams. Establish program governance frameworks, reporting structures, and performance metrics. Drive alignment between client goals, regulatory requirements, operational constraints, and project execution plans. Stakeholder Engagement Serve as the primary interface with airport authorities, senior leadership, regulatory agencies, and third-party partners. Facilitate program workshops, progress meetings, executive presentations, and stakeholder coordination sessions. Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with clients and key program participants. Technical Oversight Review program scopes, design deliverables, technical studies, phasing concepts, cost estimates, and construction packages. Provide direction on airside, landside, and terminal elements including runways, taxiways, aprons, roadways, utilities, vertical facilities, and support infrastructure. Monitor adherence to FAA regulations, airport design standards, environmental requirements, and industry best practices. Program Controls & Reporting Manage program budgets, schedules, risk registers, change control, and cost forecasts. Oversee program reporting, dashboard development, and executive summaries. Ensure prompt resolution of issues affecting cost, schedule, quality, safety, and operational continuity. Team Leadership Lead, mentor, and support multidisciplinary teams of project managers, engineers, construction managers, and controls specialists. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Support staff development, recruitment, performance reviews, and succession planning. Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field. 12+ years of experience in program or project management for aviation infrastructure projects. This position requires passing airport-specific background checks and obtaining badges or clearances.

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