Project Director - Controls Analytics
AECOM · Edinburgh, Scotland ·
Overview As Project Director, you will lead analytics-enabled controls across major infrastructure programmes, translating client challenges into scalable solutions and guiding multi-disciplinary teams. You'll drive bids, shape propositions, and expand AECOM's Controls Analytics offering with senior client stakeholders.
You'll balance delivery oversight, strategic advisory, and market-facing activities to improve governance and performance. This role offers impact at scale in a global, purpose-driven firm. Pay / Benefits hybrid work options comprehensive compensation and benefits well-being programs equal opportunity employer onboarding Day 1 at office global, inclusive culture Responsibilities Act as trusted advisor to Programme Directors, Sponsors and senior client stakeholders; provide strategic direction on controls analytics and data-driven decision-making Lead setup and oversight of Controls Analytics delivery across projects, programmes and portfolios; define operating models and governance Shape and implement integrated analytics approaches covering cost, schedule, risk, change and performance; develop executive dashboards and KPI frameworks Play a leading role in bids, proposals, and client pursuits; articulate compelling Controls Analytics propositions Lead, mentor and develop multidisciplinary teams; contribute to methods, tools and accelerators Ensure integration of risk, contingency and scenario analytics into controls frameworks; enable predictive insights Key requirements Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Finance, Data/Analytics or related discipline Typically 15+ years' experience across project/programme controls, PMO leadership, and/or consultancy Strong track record in senior client engagement and delivery leadership 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 transport, energy, water or defence leadership stakeholder management clear communication Power BI Primavera P6 PRISM
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