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Operating across geographic boundaries and time-zones, EC partners with regional and Global Business Line project teams to provide technical expertise, accelerate delivery and keep AECOM competitive in the industry.\nWith a team of over 3000 technical professionals located across nine countries and remote technical anchors, EC teams are trusted to deliver high-quality, specialist services that help to fill capability gaps, resourcing needs and technical constraints on projects of all scopes and sizes.\nStart here. Grow here.\nRole Overview\nThe Data Center Program Planner is responsible for developing, maintaining, and driving the integrated program plan for a portfolio of Data Center projects. Operating at a senior level, this role requires strong scheduling expertise, the ability to influence and challenge stakeholders, and the maturity to coordinate multiple complex projects with limited oversight.\nThe Program Planner ensures that resources, schedules, risks, and dependencies are aligned across the program, enabling predictable, coordinated delivery. This role is central to the operational success of the Data Center portfolio and requires a blend of technical planning capability, leadership presence, and program-level thinking.\nKey Responsibilities\nProgram Planning & Technical Excellence\nDevelop, maintain, and continuously refine the integrated program plan covering all Data Center projects.\n\nEstablish planning standards, sequencing logic, and schedule governance aligned with AECOM’s PDS and PMO frameworks.\n\nApply advanced scheduling techniques (critical path, float analysis, EVM) to assess progress and forecast outcomes.\n\nIdentify risks, constraints, and interdependencies across multiple projects; propose mitigation strategies.\n\nEnsure all program planning deliverables meet QA requirements and support APIC-aligned project management.\n\nProvide planning inputs for proposals, bids, and client presentations.\n\nResource & Portfolio Coordination\nSelect and coordinate resources for each project in collaboration with PMs, DMs, and discipline leads.\n\nManage resource loading and forecasting across the program to ensure capacity aligns with demand.\n\nSupport the Program Director in balancing priorities, sequencing work, and resolving resource conflicts.\n\nEnsure interdisciplinary coordination across engineering, design, procurement, and construction teams.\n\nStakeholder Influence & Leadership\nOperate with senior-level confidence: speak up, challenge assumptions, and drive accountability.\n\nInfluence PMs, DMs, technical leads, and external partners to maintain schedule discipline.\n\nLead planning meetings, progress reviews, and coordination sessions across multiple regions.\n\nCommunicate schedule status, risks, and impacts clearly to senior leadership and client stakeholders.\n\nSupport business change initiatives and contribute to continuous improvement of planning processes.\n\nProject & Program Delivery\nSupport the Program Director in managing the lifecycle of multiple large, complex Data Center projects.\n\nEnsure alignment between project-level schedules and the overall program roadmap.\n\nDrive a culture of financial responsibility by ensuring schedule accuracy supports cost and cashflow forecasting.\n\nEnsure scope changes are captured, assessed, and incorporated into the program plan.\n\nClient & Internal Relationship Management\nMaintain regular communication with client representatives to validate planning assumptions and sequencing.\n\nSupport major bids and proposals with planning strategies, schedule narratives, and delivery logic.\n\nIdentify trends, risks, and opportunities within the Data Center program and advise leadership accordingly.\n\nRepresent the planning function in client meetings, leadership reviews, and program governance forums.\n\nMinimum Qualifications:\nElectrical or Mechanical engineering degree with at least 15 year's experience\nPreferred Profile\nStrong background in project planning, scheduling, or PMO roles.\n\nExperience in Data Center projects or large, complex technical programs.\n\nProficiency with Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent scheduling tools.\n\nStrong influencing skills; able to challenge constructively and drive alignment.\n\nExcellent communication skills; fluent in English.\n\nAbility to manage multiple teams and stakeholders across regions.\n\nLeadership Competencies\nInspires, develops, and motivates others; demonstrates strong coaching capability.\n\nCommunicates clearly and openly; fosters transparency and collaboration.\n\nChampions integrity, safety, and ethical behaviors.\n\nThinks strategically and challenges the status quo.\n\nBuilds strong client and internal relationships; supports business development.\n\nHolds self and others accountable for performance and delivery.\n\nLeads confidently through ambiguity and change.\n\n At AECOM, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity\nOur Freedom to Grow hybrid working philosophy is the cornerstone of our success as a business - supporting a culture of flexibility, trust and performance at AECOM.\nAt AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.\nAbout AECOM\nAECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.\nAECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.\nWhat makes AECOM a great place to work\nYou will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.\nAs an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. 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