AECOM: Discipline Lead, Project Management — Bengaluru, KA, India

About AECOM

AECOM is an infrastructure consulting business whose employer material describes work involving transport, energy, water and the built environment. Its activities bring together planning, design, engineering, scientific work, and programme or construction management. The organisation's described projects concern the physical systems used by communities, from travel and utilities to buildings. Those activities connect technical disciplines with project delivery, supported by digital and business functions around the planning, development and management of infrastructure.

The position and its setting

AECOM lists Discipline Lead, Project Management in Bengaluru, KA, India, under reference REF59857H. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Employment type: Full-time
• Employer listing date: 19 October 2026
• Legal Entity: AECOM
• Job Family: Project Management
• Brands: AECOM

Responsibilities and work described

• The Project Management Lead for India oversees the performance, growth, and technical excellence of the PM and DM teams supporting global projects
• This role ensures consistent, high‑quality project delivery, commercial performance, and alignment with AECOM’s global PM/DM standards
• The PM Lead strengthens Malaysia as a strategic delivery hub and serves as a senior leader in client engagement, project governance, and talent development
• While the role primarily supports global multidisciplinary projects, candidates with experience in Transportation, Buildings & Places, and Data Centers are highly preferred
• These sectors represent key growth areas for the Global Design Center and require mature leadership in project delivery, coordination, and client engagement
• Candidates with relevant experience managing complex international projects in other infrastructure sectors, such as Energy, Water, or related domains, will also be considered
• Such experience should demonstrate the ability to lead diverse teams, navigate multi‑regional delivery environments, and apply robust project management and governance practices across varying technical contexts
• Leadership & Operations
• Leadership: and manage PMs and DMs, ensuring consistent application of PMDM processes and best practices
• Drive utilization, quality, commercial performance, and operational efficiency across the discipline
• Oversee resource planning, recruitment, onboarding, and succession planning
• Communicate business priorities and lead change initiatives across the team
• Technical Excellence & Governance
• Delivery: expert guidance on PMDM methodologies, project controls, and delivery standards
• Participates in project audits and independent reviews of high‑risk proposals and deliverables
• Quality / delivery: compliance with AECOM’s HSE, QA, QC, and project delivery procedures

Essential requirements and candidate background

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (or equivalent)
• Minimum 20 years of experience in project and/or design management
• Experience within the technical design engineering/consulting industry (Transportation, Buildings & Places, Data Centers, Energy, Water)
• Leadership experience managing high-performing, multidisciplinary teams
• Expertise in project delivery, governance, and commercial management
• Lead complex, large-scale projects
• Stakeholder management and client engagement skills
• Strategic mindset with a track record in business development and winning work
• Communication, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities
• Commitment to safety, quality, and ethical standards
• Lead through change, ambiguity, and organizational transformation

Location, schedule and contract conditions

• Work arrangement: On-site
• Advertised location: Bengaluru, KA, India

Pay and application dates

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How to apply to AECOM

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Relevant skills

• audit
• risk management
• compliance
• business development
• recruitment
• project management
• stakeholder management
• communication