Program Manager Rail & Transit

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM Mississauga is seeking a highly motivated Program Manager to join our Transportation team in Mississauga, Ontario.

The successful candidate will support the planning, coordination, and delivery of complex rail, transit, and infrastructure projects by providing project management, technical integration, stakeholder coordination, and governance support throughout the project lifecycle.

Working within a multidisciplinary environment, the Program Manager will collaborate with engineering, construction, operations, commercial, and client teams to deliver projects safely, efficiently, and in accordance with quality, schedule, and budget objectives.

This is a newly created role.

Job Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering and project delivery teams across rail, transit, and infrastructure projects.

• Support project planning, execution, monitoring, and close-out activities.

• Manage project scope, schedule, risks, issues, and action items to support successful delivery.

• Coordinate technical interfaces between engineering disciplines, contractors, consultants, and client representatives.

• Lead project meetings, design coordination sessions, and stakeholder workshops.

• Prepare project reports, presentations, dashboards, and executive briefing materials.

• Monitor project progress and support governance activities, including risk reviews, assurance processes, and milestone reporting.

• Support technical reviews, design coordination, and resolution of technical issues and non-conformances.

• Collaborate with project controls, commercial, scheduling, and estimating teams to support integrated project delivery.

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders.

• Promote continuous improvement, collaboration, and effective communication across project teams.

• Support business development and proposal activities as required.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline.

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Ontario.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

• Minimum 8 years of project management experience delivering rail and transit or major infrastructure projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering or a related discipline.

• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering and project delivery teams.

• Experience supporting project governance, stakeholder management, risk management, and project controls.

• Experience preparing technical reports, presentations, and project documentation for senior stakeholders.

• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced project environment.

• Experience delivering major rail and transit programs for public-sector clients.

• Experience working with Metrolinx, TTC, GO Expansion, or other large transportation agencies.

• Experience with technical integration, systems assurance, requirements management, and interface management.

• Experience leading multidisciplinary design coordination meetings and resolving technical issues across multiple stakeholders.

• Familiarity with progressive delivery models, collaborative contracting, or alternative delivery projects.

• Experience with engineering governance, readiness reviews, and assurance processes.

• Knowledge of Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) or railway operational environments.

• Demonstrated experience managing technical change, non-conformance resolution, and project risk mitigation.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and build consensus across multidisciplinary teams.

Additional Information

Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $125000 to $175000.

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.

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 in 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 – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

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.

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.

ReqID: J10155747

Business Line: Transportation

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: Canada

Career Area: Program & Project Management

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Compensation: CAD 125000 - CAD 175000 - yearly