Program Director, Aviation

Program Director, Airport

Program Director, Airport – AECOM, Mississauga, Ontario.

Program Director, Airport – AECOM is seeking an experienced aviation professional to lead the Airport Terminal Program, delivering a premier passenger‑friendly airport.

Position Summary

As Program Director, Airport, you will be accountable for delivering the Airport Terminal Program in alignment with defined scope, budget, schedule, quality, and risk objectives. You will lead and unify the Program Delivery team, manage stakeholder relationships, implement the program’s governance framework and execution strategy, oversee executive briefings, manage contractor performance, coordinate change control, report progress, and collaborate with the Program Delivery Director and other Program Directors to ensure successful delivery of the broader program.

Major Responsibilities

• Accountable for delivering the Airport Terminal Program in alignment with defined scope, budget, schedule, quality, and risk objectives.
• Leads and unifies the Program Delivery team to function as a cohesive, high‑performing unit.
• Manages internal and external stakeholder relationships in collaboration with the stakeholder relations team.
• Develops and implements the program’s governance framework and execution strategy.
• Oversees interactions with the Executive Capital Committee, including preparation of executive briefings.
• Manages contractor performance to ensure adherence to contractual commitments related to scope, cost, schedule, quality, and risk.
• Coordinates with the Change Management Board on decisions and escalations related to change control.
• Leads monthly Program Progress Reviews and reports performance metrics to the Program Delivery Director.
• Interfaces with PMO Services and Technical Shared Services to ensure appropriate resource allocation, coordination, and integration.
• Prepares and issues monthly progress reports and maintains performance dashboards in the PMIS.
• Collaborates with the Program Delivery Director and other Program Directors to support the overall successful delivery of the broader program.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Information

Location : Mississauga, Ontario (On‑site, 5 days a week).

Compensation : CAD 270 000 – 340 000 per year, based on education, qualifications, experience, and location.

Benefits

AECOM offers comprehensive benefits to meet diverse employee needs. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, paid time off, leave 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.

About AECOM

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges across water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public and private‑sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle.

Employment Details

Equal Opportunity Statement

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening, assessment, and selection of applicants for this role. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team.

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