Transportation Planner, Senior Manager

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AECOM is seeking an experienced Transportation Planning Senior Manger to join our team in DMV geography. This role will have various senior management responsibilities including business development efforts with business line leadership to grow the transportation business in the sub-region, resource management at a sub-regional level, developing and implementing strategies for operational efficiencies and technical quality, and supporting various programs and individual projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the senior leadership team on driving strategic growth initiatives throughout the region.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by leading initiatives to enhance team performance, process automation, and resource optimization.
• Demonstrate deep customer insight, ensure a client-driven culture, spearhead and support market-focused solutions.
• Drive operational excellence through data-driven decision-making, utilizing metrics and KPIs to identify areas for improvement. Work with the team in developing annual strategic plan to set targets and goals for the fiscal year.
• Lead business development meetings with all relevant stakeholders and ensuring frequent and regular communication, tracking, and reporting of progress against strategic priorities and key performance indicators. 
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and engineering standards.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineering leads to understand resource needs and align staffing accordingly.
• Support allocation of engineering resources across multiple projects based on project priorities, timelines, and skills required.
• Monitor and track resource utilization, adjusting allocations as necessary to avoid bottlenecks or underutilization.
• Develop and maintain resource management plans, identifying potential conflicts or gaps in resource availability.
• Facilitate communication between teams to ensure that resource assignments are clear and that resources are fully utilized on high-priority tasks.
• Analyze capacity and skillset requirements and collaborate with HR and leadership to plan for future resource needs, including hiring, training, and workshare.
• Provide regular updates on resource status and utilization to senior management, including recommendations for optimizing resource use.
• Assist in forecasting resource needs for future projects and initiatives, ensuring the right mix of skills and capacity is available.
• Foster a collaborative and productive work environment by resolving resource-related conflicts and balancing workload demands.
• Develop and/or implement standardized processes, best practices, and metrics to improve operational efficiency, deliverable quality, and team collaboration.
• Monitor and report on the progress of ongoing planning projects, identifying potential risks and bottlenecks, and providing solutions to maintain project schedules.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Planning, Engineering, Business Management, or a related field and 10 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership.
• Experience in business development, resource management, project management, and/or operations within an engineering or technical environment.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of engineering processes and have experience with aligning resources effectively with technical requirements.
• Experience overseeing multiple technical teams while managing competing priorities and multiple stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• AICP certification
• Master of Planning, Engineering or Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree
• If an engineer, Professional Engineer (PE) License in Maryland, DC and Virginia
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapt to changing needs, and solve complex problems.

• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position. 
• Relocation for this position is an option. 

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. 

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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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