Program Manager (Defense & Aerospace)

AECOM is seeking a Program Manager (Defense & Aerospace) to lead complex engineering architecture and infrastructure programs supporting Prime System Integrators (OEMs) federal defense agencies and aerospace clients. You will coordinate interdependent efforts involving planning design construction modernization testing integrations sustainment and mission-support infrastructure. Working with client leadership engineering teams prime contractors and OEM partners you will turn strategic objectives into integrated execution plans with clear delivery milestones. This role offers the opportunity to guide defense aerospace space missile and national security programs where disciplined coordination quality performance and dependable delivery are central to success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead program planning and execution for engineering architecture infrastructure modernization mission-support facilities and capital improvement programs.
• Coordinate dependencies across manufacturing engineering operations quality supply chain and equipment partners. 
• Establish program scope budgets resource plans governance and measurable cost quality and delivery objectives.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams OEMs prime contractors government stakeholders architects constructors and specialty consultants.
• Manage program risks configuration changes constraints and recovery actions affecting production objectives.
• Provide executive reporting on financial performance schedule status production risks and decisions requiring leadership action.
• Guide project managers and technical leads while maintaining alignment with client commitments and contractual requirements.
• Lead program reviews and track design construction commissioning testing occupancy and mission-readiness milestones.
• Experience supporting capture management pursuit strategy and proposal development efforts for engineering architecture construction or federal services contracts.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Architecture Construction Management or a related discipline and 10 years of program or project management experience supporting defense aerospace federal architecture engineering infrastructure or other complex technical programs including 2 years of leadership or demonstrated equivalency of experience and education.
• Due to the nature of the work US Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• 20 years of program or project management experience leading defense aerospace space missile national security or mission-critical infrastructure programs.
• Experience supporting Prime System Integrators (Lockheed Martin Northrop Grumman Boeing Defense RTX General Dynamics L3Harris BAE Systems etc.) on engineering architecture facility infrastructure or mission-support programs. 
• Experience coordinating prime contractors OEMs and specialized suppliers on complex manufacturing programs.
• Experience supporting spacecraft launch systems missile systems weapons integration laboratories secure facilities test complexes mission-critical infrastructure or defense sustainment facilities. Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification.
• Experience managing programs with defense acquisition requirements mission assurance risk management configuration management and executive-level contractual reporting requirements. 
• Experience leading large geographically dispersed organizations and driving enterprise-level transformation initiatives.

Additional Information :

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.

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 . 

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 youll 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 youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and communitywhere 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. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time