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Job Description

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At AECOM, we are currently recruiting for an Infrastructure Strategy Project Manager to join our Dublin office.

Infrastructure Strategy Project Manager

We are seeking a strategic, forward-thinking, and highly motivated Infrastructure Strategy Project Manager to support the development of the Infrastructure Department’s strategic direction. This role will manage key external relationships, lead communications, and oversee the delivery of strategic infrastructure projects from initiation through to successful completion, in alignment with corporate objectives.

The ideal candidate is an agile and strategic thinker with excellent leadership and communication skills. You will play a key role in supporting executive-level decision-making and translating strategy into actionable plans. This position requires a collaborative approach, working across programmes, teams, airport departments, and external partners to successfully deliver complex, cross-functional initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning

Support the development and ongoing management of the Infrastructure Department’s strategic direction, ensuring alignment and effective integration across functions.
Ensure alignment with National Aviation Policy, regulatory and legislative requirements, internal policies, capital investment plans, and masterplans.
Coordinate and manage interfaces across strategic projects spanning multiple programmes, teams, departments, and external partners.
Track CEO objectives and provide monthly progress reporting.

Stakeholder Engagement

Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., planning, operations, finance, sustainability) and external stakeholders (including regulators, airlines, and government bodies) to align infrastructure strategies.
Communicate effectively to understand stakeholder needs and ensure alignment with strategic goals.
Prepare and deliver regular project updates to senior management and key stakeholders.
Build and maintain strong relationships across the Infrastructure function and the wider organisation.

Vision and Innovation

Demonstrate strategic foresight and the ability to identify future opportunities and challenges.
Apply creative and innovative thinking to develop practical solutions to complex problems.
Break down complex issues into manageable components, using data analysis and critical evaluation to inform decisions.
Assess risks and opportunities, presenting balanced recommendations while remaining adaptable to changing priorities.

Project Planning and Management

Support project ideation, concept development, and feasibility assessment.
Coordinate internal teams, technical resources, and external partners to deliver strategic projects effectively.
Ensure all project interfaces are identified, managed, and addressed throughout the project lifecycle.
Maintain accurate and timely weekly and monthly reporting on project progress.

Qualifications

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

We are seeking a highly experienced professional with a strong background in our primary infrastructure markets.

As the successful candidate, you will bring the following qualifications and experience:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Planning, Strategy Officer Role in a large and complex organisation preferably in infrastructure projects.

5+ years of experience in infrastructure or aviation consultancy.

Understanding of operating in an aviation environment would be beneficial but not essential

Previous history of working in a multidisciplinary team

Experience of dealing with a range of stakeholders at all levels across organisations including regulatory and statutory authorities with a focus on influencing the improvement of process and relationships.

Additional Information

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For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn Colum Calnan

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address [email protected] if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

State/Province: Dublin

Business Group: DCS

Legal Entity: AECOM Ireland Limited

Business Line: PPM

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Operating Group: International

Primary Location: IE - Dublin, 1 Burlington Plaza