Program Controls Manager

We are currently recruiting for a Program Controls Manager to join us at our Panama City office. The selected candidate will be an exceptional leader with proven expertise in managing and coordinating Program Controls for programs that are large in size, are of high strategic value and/or have a high level of execution complexity.

Your day-to-day will include but not be limited to the following tasks and responsibilities:

• Provides senior-level oversight for program controls activities, ensuring alignment with the strategic objectives set by senior leadership.
• Provides expert guidance and oversight to project controls teams, ensuring the effective management of individual project elements.
• Leads the coordination efforts across multiple projects within the program, ensuring seamless integration and alignment with overarching program objectives.
• Proactively identifies and addresses interdependencies between projects,
• Engages in strategic collaboration with project managers to ensure optimal resource allocation and utilization.
• Facilitates clear and concise communication between project teams, stakeholders, and senior leadership, providing insightful and actionable updates.
• Maintains close working relationships with senior leadership to define and refine program-level objectives with precision.
• Delivers comprehensive and regular updates to senior leadership on program progress, challenges, and achievements, ensuring full transparency and accountability.
• Highly capable of shaping and advancing the organization's program controls capabilities.

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS in Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or Business + 8 YORE or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Fluent Spanish and Advanced English.
• Experience in similar positions for mixed-use building projects or programs with over 30,000m2 of total built area.
• Deep understanding in all underlying concepts and principles of program controls, paired with extensive experience to provide insights, thought leadership and the evolution of the discipline.
• Understanding of and ability to articulate the differences and nuances between the role of program controls and that of project controls.
• Demonstrates a high level of capability in establishing, managing and maintaining a robust and realistic baseline, assessing performance, providing meaningful insightful analysis to support proactive management of the program, facilitating deliberate, evidence-based decision-making in order to enhance delivery confidence, manage risks, and provide assurance in program outcomes.
• Demonstrates a high level of capability in both project and program controls, reaching the required level of technical excellence in AECOM Program Controls Competencies and skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• BA/BS in Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or Business plus 15 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• 10+ years of experience in project controls and/or management.
• PM certificate by any organization; PMI, PMP, ... etc.
• Experience in integration of controls - scope, cost, schedule, risk reporting.
• Experience in Microsoft Power BI report tailoring for program specific needs.

 This job application is for future opportunities without immediate urgency

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

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