Project Director - Controls Analytics

Job Description

As a Project Director within Controls Analytics, you will lead the definition, mobilisation and oversight of analytics-enabled project controls services across complex infrastructure programmes and PMOs.

You will translate client challenges into practical, scalable solutions, working through multi-disciplinary teams of data engineers, analysts, and project controls professionals. While not hands‑on in build, you will provide solution direction, assurance, and executive‑level interpretation of insights.

You will also play a key role in work winning, including shaping bids, developing propositions, and identifying growth opportunities within existing and new client accounts.

• Act as a trusted advisor to Programme Directors, Sponsors and senior client stakeholders.
• Provide strategic direction on controls analytics, PMO performance, and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Translate complex data and controls outputs into clear, actionable executive insights.

• Lead the set‑up and oversight of Controls Analytics delivery across projects, programmes and portfolios.
• Define controls operating models, reporting frameworks, and governance structures.
• Provide direction and assurance to delivery teams (data engineers, analysts, controls specialists).
• Ensure solutions are fit‑for‑purpose, scalable, and aligned to client outcomes.

• Shape and implement integrated controls analytics approaches covering cost, schedule, risk, change, and performance.
• Oversee the development of executive reporting, dashboards, and KPI frameworks.
• Drive adoption of insight‑driven performance management and proactive intervention practices.
• Support clients in improving controls maturity, data quality, and governance.

• Play a leading role in bids, proposals, and client pursuits.
• Develop and articulate compelling Controls Analytics propositions aligned to market needs.
• Identify and drive organic growth opportunities within existing client engagements.
• Build strong external relationships to enhance AECOM’s market presence.

• Lead, mentor, and develop high‑performing, multidisciplinary teams.
• Foster a consultancy mindset, ensuring teams deliver value beyond core scope.
• Contribute to the development of methods, tools, and accelerators.
• Support recruitment, succession planning, and capability growth aligned to business strategy.

• Ensure integration of risk, contingency and scenario analytics into controls frameworks.
• Guide development of change analytics and forecasting models to support decision‑making.
• Enable clients to move from retrospective reporting to predictive and forward‑looking insights.

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Here’s What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Finance, Data/Analytics or related discipline.
• Professional certifications (APM, PMI, MSP, RICS, AACE or similar) desirable.
• Typically 15+ years’ experience across project/programme controls, PMO leadership, and/or consultancy.

• Proven experience operating at senior leadership level within complex programmes or consultancy environments.
• Strong track record in client engagement, influencing senior stakeholders, and leading delivery teams.
• Commercial awareness with experience contributing to work winning and account growth.

• Deep understanding of project controls disciplines: cost, planning, risk, change and performance.
• Experience across major infrastructure or capital programmes in sectors such as transport, energy, water or defence.
• Strong appreciation of PMO delivery models and governance structures.