AECOM partners with public and private sector clients to plan, deliver, and optimise complex programs that shape cities, infrastructure, and communities across Australia and New Zealand. With global capability and strong local leadership, our Program Management team provides end-to-end program management services that manage risk, drive performance, and ensure governance, safety, sustainability, and stakeholder expectations are met.
Our expertise spans the full asset lifecycle - from strategy, business case development, and portfolio planning through to delivery, commissioning, operations, and transition - supporting clients to realise value, adapt to change, and deliver outcomes that are resilient, efficient, and future-focused.
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Job Description
Are you a forward-thinking leader with a passion for driving technical delivery and project excellence? AECOM is seeking a Team Manager to lead client engagement, foster team development, and ensure governance across your portfolio.
How you'll make a difference
* Support the execution of sector-specific strategies and drive profitable growth through effective client engagement and market differentiation.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, industry partners, and stakeholders.
* Oversee recruitment, development, and succession planning for your team, including workshare across the sector.
* Foster a supportive and inclusive work environment, empowering team members to take ownership and encouraging professional development.
* Ensure delivery excellence across all projects by maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and client satisfaction.
* Implement digital and AI initiatives within the sector and uphold project governance and delegation of authority requirements.
* Actively participate in technical and project management roles, including GNGs, project risk reviews, and governance reviews.
* Champion a Quality Mindset and ensure the consistent application of AECOM's policies and procedures.
Qualifications
The qualities that help you thrive
The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don't tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
* Relevant professional certifications (e.g., PMP, RICS) are an advantage.
* Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management and technical delivery within the engineering or construction industry.
* Proven track record of leading teams and managing large-scale projects, particularly in the relevant sector (e.g., infrastructure, roads, or highways).
* Strong leadership and team development skills, with a focus on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
* Excellent client engagement abilities, with a demonstrated history of building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders.
* Proficient in project governance and risk management, with experience in implementing approval processes.
* Knowledge of digital initiatives and their application within the engineering sector.
* Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
* Ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships and navigate organizational change.
* A commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
Additional Information
Why you'll love working with us
* Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options
* Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
* Swap public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
* Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities
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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. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
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.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
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. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.
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