At AECOM, we’re united by a common purpose of delivering a better world.
Our Global Program Management business provides the structure, tools,
techniques and process to deliver on this vision.
By connecting our expertise across services, markets, and geographies, we
manage outcome-driven projects that deliver social, economic and environmental
value. These include programs of critical national importance in defense,
transport, water, clean energy, environmental clean-up, international
development and disaster recovery, as well as the shaping of many of the
world’s major cities.
For a program to deliver value, AECOM recognises that it is important that
benefits are defined, measured and actively managed. As a result, we are
currently looking for a Program Manager, Benefits to join our Global Program
Management Team, leading on some of the most complex programs globally.
Initially, the Program Manager, Benefits will be deployed on to a major high-
profile program located in Saudi Arabia.
Responsibilities:
The core responsibilities of the Benefits Manager are to define program
benefits and ensure these benefits are realised. This includes the following
activities:
+ Work with the client and key stakeholders to define benefits and dis-
benefits of the program. Work with relevant AECOM subject matter experts as
and when required, such as Sustainability and CSR, to define measurable
outcomes for identified benefits.
+ Work with the client and key stakeholders to identify commitments made, for
example, funding tied to inclusion of local business or workforce, and
incorporate those into the benefits and weight them appropriately to ensure
they are factored into decisions to support achievement of commitments.
+ Incorporate benefits into program performance management system to ensure
that benefits are appropriately factored into decisions and measured in
performance
+ Use AECOM’s Commitment and Benefits Tracking tool to track and report
benefits achievement across the entire program portfolio.
+ Work closely with Change and Risk Managers and senior leaders to
incorporate benefits into decision making process when evaluating changes and
risks to the program.
+ Work with Program Communications to develop a mechanism to celebrate
progress toward and achievement of benefits and commitments.
Minimum Requirements
+ The Program Manager, Benefits will have prior experience of benefits
management on complex programs
+ Strong networking and influencing skills
+ Particularly skilled in change management
Please Note: This role is in a remote location.
Preferred Qualifications
+ Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline
+ PMP, APM or equivalent membership of a recognized professional institution
preferred
+ Membership of a Chartered Institution (MICE/ MCIOB/ MRICS) is beneficial
but not essential
What We Offer
We will give you 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.
We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our
technical and professional development programs and diverse career
opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit
in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on,
the teams and committees you join and our business.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and
your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.
When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of
experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and
construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and
equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and
we’ll help you reach yours.