Program Manager Facility Design, Data Centers - Remote (u.s.)

Program Manager Facility Design, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)

AECOM is seeking an experienced Program Manager specializing in Hyper-scale Data Centers. This position is a remote opportunity and can be based out of any of AECOM's U.S. offices. This position offers the flexibility of a remote work schedule and can be based from a variety of locations in the US where AECOM has an office. Although the position is primarily remote, periodic travel may be required for client meetings, key project milestones, onsite collaboration sessions, or other business-critical activities. Travel is expected to be occasional and scheduled in advance. AECOM is a leader in the global data center consulting industry with robust teams in the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with our teams around the world on high-profile, fast-paced data center projects for global clients. This is a hands-on, client-facing role with an opportunity for upward career mobility.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to play a critical leadership role within the AECOM US Data Center Practice. Candidate will be responsible for driving business performance, leading major proposal efforts, managing strategic client programs, and ensuring successful execution of high-value design projects. This role operates at the intersection of business development, client management, and project delivery, ensuring that client pursuits are competitive, programs are executed efficiently, and financial and operational objectives are achieved. The Program Manager will partner closely with executive leadership, design directors, client account managers, and discipline leaders to support revenue growth, client satisfaction, and operational excellence across hyperscale and colocation data center programs. This position is ideal for a highly organized, business-minded leader with deep experience in managing complex A/E/C programs and supporting major proposal pursuits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide program-level leadership across multiple concurrent data center design projects
• Monitor program performance including schedule, budget, staffing, and risk
• Identify and resolve program-level constraints impacting delivery
• Ensure consistency of execution across multiple projects and clients
• Support Design Managers and Project Managers in maintaining successful delivery
• Support business development and proposal writing for new pursuits.
• Lead preparation of major technical and commercial proposals, including:
• Go / No-Go coordination
• Proposal schedules and deliverable management
• Fee strategy coordination
• Staffing plans and resource alignment
• Executive review coordination
• Interview preparation and coaching
• Coordinate closely with Client Account Managers, and Technical Leaders
• Improve proposal processes, templates, and win strategies
• Support capture planning for strategic pursuits
• Serve as a key point of contact for strategic clients
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, and program reviews
• Support Client Account Managers in maintaining strong client relationships
• Help identify new opportunities within existing client programs
• Assist in managing client expectations and overall client experience
• Travel as needed for project-related activities such as client meetings and site visits.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field plus eight (8) years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Minimum 5+ years managing complex programs or major projects
• Experience supporting or leading proposal efforts
• Strong understanding of A/E/C project delivery process
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Strong business and financial acumen
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10 plus years of relevant experience.
• Direct experience supporting data center projects
• Experience working with hyperscale or colocation clients
• Experience managing large multi-disciplinary design teams
• Experience with Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build delivery models
• PMP certification preferred
• Professional licensure (Architect, Engineer) is a plus but not required
• US Citizenship

Additional Information:

• Relocation is not available for this role.
• Sponsorship is not available for this role.

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