Program Director - Healthcare Construction

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking an experienced Program Manager/Director to support major healthcare projects in the Cleveland, OH area. Acting as the primary leader for day-to-day integration and performance, the role oversees multidisciplinary teams across engineering, construction management, compliance, commercial management, and stakeholder engagement.

In addition to delivery leadership, the role plays a key part in work winning, contributing to capture strategy, proposal development, and client engagement for high-priority pursuits.

Some responsibilities are:

• Oversee program-related activities for healthcare projects, managing all phases from design to closeout.
• Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for healthcare program delivery at the program level.
• Advocate for ethical and safe working practices within healthcare environments.
• Support innovation in program management approaches and methodologies specifically tailored to healthcare projects to achieve marketplace differentiation.
• Identify areas of high risk within healthcare projects and proactively take actions to positively impact program outcomes.
• Contribute to the global learning and people development strategy for program. management in healthcare, including identification of talent gaps and resourcing plans.
• Assess long-term and disruptive trends in healthcare project management.
• Propose skill development approaches and workforce planning to deliver capabilities for future healthcare projects.
• Actively support the attraction and retention of talent within the healthcare project management field.
• Accountable for overall financial success and delivery of AECOM's Program Management agreements related to healthcare projects.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS + 8 years of related experience in healthcare project management or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10 or more years of experience working in project management, program management, and/or construction management specifically within the healthcare sector.
• Experience working with large healthcare clients and organizations.
• Strong communication and team leadership skills tailored to healthcare project teams. Additional Information
• Sponsorship is not available for this role.

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