Program Manager, Rail & Transit

Program Manager

AECOM Mississauga is seeking a Program Manager to act as the primary support to the Delivery Leadership Team, providing day-to-day program leadership support and project management for cross‑cutting initiatives on a major rail program.

This role supports the Senior Program Manager and the Program Delivery Director, enabling them to focus on strategic leadership by managing high performing teams and key program deliverables. It is a newly created role for a driven professional with project or program management experience who is eager to take on broader leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Operate under the direction of the Deputy Delivery Partner Lead.
• Act as the central coordination and integration point across delivery partner workstreams.
• Support senior leadership decision‑making; but does not hold ultimate program accountability.
• Provide a development pathway toward more senior Program Manager roles.
• Support the Senior Program Manager in structuring, sequencing, and advancing priority delivery processes.
• Coordinate day‑to‑day program execution activities to ensure alignment with agreed objectives, schedules, and delivery priorities.
• Track progress toward major commercial and delivery milestones, escalating risks, issues, and dependencies as required.
• Support the coordination and consolidation of inputs required to progress toward the Target Price Agreement.
• Assist in preparing materials, schedules, and readiness activities related to commercial milestones.
• Develop exposure to commercial management processes, with mentorship and oversight from senior leaders.
• Act as a coordination lead to support alignment across Delivery Partner workstreams.
• Help maintain shared understanding of priorities, interfaces, dependencies, and upcoming decisions.
• Support integrated reporting, synthesis of information, and preparation of briefings for senior leadership and governance forums.
• Support the rollout and adoption of new governance and organizational processes.
• Support engagement with Metrolinx, Infrastructure Ontario, and Delivery Partner leadership by ensuring consistency, preparedness, and follow‑through on agreed actions.
• Contribute to lessons learned, program management tools, and ways of working across ASP cycles.
• Build program management, commercial, and governance capability over time through hands‑on exposure and mentorship.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives led by the Program Manager or Delivery Director.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, or Business Administration.
• 8+ years of experience in project management, program coordination, or advisory support roles within complex environments.
• Preferred certifications: PMP, PEng / Registered Architect, MBA.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong ability to analyze, synthesize, and communicate complex project information.
• Experience supporting senior leaders or governance forums in large or complex programs.
• Familiarity with major infrastructure project delivery models and project controls systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across technical, commercial, and stakeholder‑facing teams.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Comfortable working under direction while taking initiative within a defined scope.
• Experience in transportation or major infrastructure programs is an asset, but not required.
• Motivated to grow into broader program leadership responsibilities over time.

Additional Information

• Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.

Benefits

Commercial benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, 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.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $125,000 to $175,000.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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