Head of Strategy, Planning and Director's Office

3 weeks ago


Birmingham, United Kingdom AECOM Full time

Job Description
We are currently looking to recruit a Digital Planning Lead within our IPC team. As Digital Planning Lead you will lead AECOM's Integrated Programme Controls team and therefore experience of delivery of PMO best practice in a consulting environment on infrastructure projects and programmes will be a key requirement of the role.
Leadership role within the IPC team
Possesses proven knowledge in commercial strategies.
Participates in negotiations when requested and appropriate.
Responsible for staffing decisions to meet project objectives and seeks appropriate talent through prescribed Company processes and procedures.
Addresses and/or documents employee performance issues and takes lead role in resolution.
Willing to assume mentoring and training role and works within Company guidelines to establish appropriate department programs to support the process.
Serves when called upon as a key participant in client and/or subcontractor negotiations.
Prepares and maintains an accurate budget and ensures that all project participants are aware of their budget.
Expert understanding of schedule critical path analysis, resource loading and leveling.
Assists the Project Manager in the management of funds and funds reporting.
Assists appropriate management in budgeting and managing incentive programs.
Oversees administrative aspects of the project controls program.
Qualifications
Qualifications and experience required
Evidence of having held a senior position within planning
Understand what the future of Planning looks like within industry – such as market trends and new technology
Working knowledge of machine learning
Strong leadership experience
Confident in engaging with external stakeholders
Full life cycle team management experience – yearly reviews and appraisals etc
Ability to inspire and motivate
Additional Information
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About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
Join Us
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.
Equal Opportunity Employer
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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