Program Controls Lead

"Working for AECOM means being given the platform to grow and develop your skills that will contribute to building legacies for generations to come." - Tessa Guastavino, Water + Program Management, VIC and SA

Come grow with us.

Our program management team delivers structured, outcome-driven projects that create social, economic, and environmental value. With expertise across services, markets, and geographies, we manage critical programs in defence, transport, clean energy, water, disaster recovery, and more. Partnering with public and private asset owners, we drive transformational change from early planning to project completion, ensuring lasting impact throughout the program lifecycle.

Everyone belongs at AECOM.

We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company, a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer.  

We are currently looking for experienced Program Controls specialists to lead program controls on large and highly complex infrastructure programs. We have opportunities in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sydney/Hunter Valley and Melbourne working on projects in Aviation, Energy, Urban Development, Infrastructure and Water. Successful candidates will play an integral part in our ANZ regional Program Management business line leadership and will contribute to the strategy and direction of Program Management and Controls function.

Here at AECOM, the Program Controls function helps establish the foundations to support the successful execution of some of the largest programs in the region by creating high performance and integrated teams as well as plans, tools, systems and processes for efficient delivery of those programs.

How you’ll make a difference:

• Manage and coordinate Program Controls for large programs, that are of high strategic value and have the highest level of execution complexity.
• Provide senior-level oversight for Program Controls activities including leading the coordination efforts across multiple projects within the program, ensuing seamless integration and alignment with the program objectives.
• Spearhead and implement innovative strategies to streamline processes, enhance collaboration ultimately optimising efficiency and productivity across the program.
• Use your visionary technical leadership to set the strategic direction for program controls, ensuring alignment with AECOM’s broader business objectives.
• Provide expert guidance and oversight to project controls teams, ensuring the effective management of individual project elements alongside ensuring concise communication between project teams, stakeholders and senior leadership across the Program.

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.

• Significant experience of leading program controls on major infrastructure programs with, ideally 15 + years professional experience within a Program Controls Leadership role.
• Track record of deploying and managing program controls processes, tools, methodologies and decisions on major programs of work. 
• Extensive understanding in all underlying concepts and principles of program controls, paired with extensive experience to provide insights, thought leadership and evolution of the discipline.
• Demonstrate a high level of technical expertise in establishing, managing and maintaining a robust and realistic baseline; assessing performance, provide meaningful analysis to support the proactive management of the program.
• Significant experience in leading program controls for major client programs in infrastructure, ideally in the  Energy, Water, Aviation, Transport or urban development sectors.  
• A bachelor’s degree (or master’s degree) in relevant field such as Project Management, Engineering, Business or a related discipline.

Why you’ll love working with us:

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options.
• Up to 22 weeks parental leave, 2 weeks paid partner leave and up to 12 weeks paid alternative primary carer leave.
• Annual professional membership cover.
• Corporate health insurance discount, free annual flu vaccinations and skin checks.

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? 

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know. 

Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.  

Learn more about life at AECOM: LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram, X, YouTube - explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more!

#Work180

AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses.  Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/.

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 $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. 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.