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Job Description Our award‑winning AECOM Controls team within the Infrastructure & PMO Operating Unit is a trusted partner to public and private sector clients across the UK and globally. We specialise in delivering Controls Analytics across cost, risk, planning and performance, supporting major infrastructure and capital investment programmes.
We combine best‑in‑class project controls with advanced analytics to enable clients to make timely, data‑driven decisions that improve project outcomes, strengthen governance and enhance performance across portfolios, programmes and projects.
The Opportunity As part of our continued growth, we are recruiting Project Directors to strengthen our leadership team. These senior leadership roles balance delivery oversight, strategic advisory and market‑facing responsibilities. You will operate as a trusted advisor to client executives while expanding AECOM’s Controls Analytics proposition across key accounts and sectors.
Here's What You'll Do As a Project Director within Controls Analytics, you will lead the definition, mobilisation and oversight of analytics‑enabled project controls services across complex infrastructure programmes and PMOs. You will translate client challenges into practical, scalable solutions, working with multidisciplinary teams of data engineers, analysts and project controls professionals. While not hands‑on in build, you will provide solution direction, assurance and executive‑level interpretation of insights, and play a key role in work‑winning, including shaping bids, propositions and identifying growth opportunities.
Key Responsibilities Strategic Client Leadership
Act as a trusted advisor to Programme Directors, Sponsors and senior client stakeholders.
Provide strategic direction on controls analytics, PMO performance and data‑driven decision‑making.
Translate complex data and controls outputs into clear, actionable executive insights.
Delivery Oversight & Solution Leadership
Lead the set‑up and oversight of Controls Analytics delivery across projects, programmes and portfolios.
Define controls operating models, reporting frameworks and governance structures.
Provide direction and assurance to delivery teams (data engineers, analysts, controls specialists).
Ensure solutions are fit‑for‑purpose, scalable and aligned to client outcomes.
Controls Analytics and PMO Transformation
Shape and implement integrated controls analytics approaches covering cost, schedule, risk, change and performance.
Oversee the development of executive reporting, dashboards and KPI frameworks.
Drive adoption of insight‑driven performance management and proactive intervention practices.
Support clients in improving controls maturity, data quality and governance.
Work Winning & Business Development
Play a leading role in bids, proposals and client pursuits.
Develop and articulate compelling Controls Analytics propositions aligned to market needs.
Identify and drive organic growth opportunities within existing client engagements.
Build strong external relationships to enhance AECOM’s market presence.
Team & Capability Leadership
Lead, mentor and develop high‑performing, multidisciplinary teams.
Foster a consultancy mindset, ensuring teams deliver value beyond core scope.
Contribute to the development of methods, tools and accelerators.
Support recruitment, succession planning and capability growth aligned to business strategy.
Risk, Change & Performance Insight Leadership
Ensure integration of risk, contingency and scenario analytics into controls frameworks.
Guide development of change analytics and forecasting models to support decision‑making.
Enable clients to move from retrospective reporting to predictive and forward‑looking insights.
Qualifications
Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Finance, Data/Analytics or related discipline.
Professional certifications (APM, PMI, MSP, RICS, AACE or similar) desirable.
Typically 15+ years’ experience across project/programme controls, PMO leadership and/or consultancy.
Skills & Experience Leadership & Consulting
Proven experience operating at senior leadership level within complex programmes or consultancy environments.
Strong track record in client engagement, influencing senior stakeholders and leading delivery teams.
Commercial awareness with experience contributing to work winning and account growth.
Controls & Domain Expertise
Deep understanding of project controls disciplines: cost, planning, risk, change and performance.
Experience across major infrastructure or capital programmes in sectors such as transport, energy, water or defence.
Strong appreciation of PMO delivery models and governance structures.
Analytics & Digital Understanding
Strong understanding of controls analytics solutions, dashboards and performance frameworks.
Familiarity with tools such as Power BI, Primavera P6, PRISM, Aconex and data architectures.
Ability to guide teams on data integration, modelling and insight generation without needing to build directly.
Additional Information At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long‑term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address ReasonableAccommodationsUKI@aecom.com if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID:
J10152347
Business Line:
B&P - Buildings & Places
Business Group:
DCS
Strategic Business Unit:
Europe & India
Career Area:
Program & Project Management
Work Location Model:
Hybrid
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