Infrastructure Strategy Project Manager

Overview

AECOM is recruiting for an Infrastructure Strategy Project Manager to join our Dublin office. The role supports the development of the Infrastructure Department’s strategic direction, manages key external relationships, leads communications, and oversees 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, and 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.