AECOM

Risk Program Manager

Sacramento, CA

Contract

About This Job

Company Description

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At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

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Job Description

AECOM is looking to hire a Risk Program Manager based out of Sacramento, CA .

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Manages program-wide opportunity and risk management, including the management of mitigation strategies and allocation of contingency . This includes consultation with key stakeholders on the requirements of the organization and client organization.

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Leads risk assessments and risk meetings

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Manages and leads the risk and change processes for the program and escalated risks from projects

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Supports regularly scheduled program and project risk reviews and administers the update of integrated program and project risk registers

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Monitors potential changes and process risks to establish cost and time risk estimates

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Conducts and document risk workshops

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Prepares change control and risk reports

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Establish a strategic risk strategy. Identify, rank, and report on risks through the Program Controls Engine. Report risks with links to schedules and costs to enable collaboration on mitigation plans, decision making, and tracking.

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Diligently and effectively monitor risk at a strategic and tactical level to identify and eliminate, or mitigate, threats, and identify and exploit opportunities.

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Embed a consistent, transparent approach to support risk-based decision-making.

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Capture Risks and opportunities in the risk register in the Program Controls Engine.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENT:

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BA/BS + 10 years of relevant risk management experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including experience in delivery of projects and/or programs, including 2 years of leadership

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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Extensive experience in the application of Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA) techniques and tools, for example: @Risk, ARM, Acumen, and InEight, including the analysis of complex logic-linked cost-loaded schedules.

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Experience in the delivery of risk throughout the program lifecycle including support of investment decisions and delivery/implementation phases.

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Understanding of construction contracts and the relationship between risk management and controls/management functions including: program management, change control, planning & scheduling, cost & commercial management and reporting.

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Evidence of previous experience in definition and delivery of risk management plans within projects and programs.

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Strong communication, interpersonal and facilitation skills.

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Collaborative working style and behaviors.

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Membership of a professional body (e.g. APM, IRM)

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Risk Management qualification, for example Master’s Degree or IRM International Certificate.

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In depth understanding of planning techniques and tools, including P6 and Microsoft Project.

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Experience delivering risk management at Program or Strategic level.

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Experience of working in a client environment.

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Experience in application of a variety of contract forms.

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Experience in working for a complex business environment or large consultancy.

Additional Information

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Sponsorship is available for this role.

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Travel may be required.

Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $146,000.00 - $269,000.00.

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 2024. 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.

ReqID: J10128724

Business Line: Transportation

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: West

Career Area: Risk Management

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc

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