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Job Description

Director, Transportation Operations Integration

AECOM Mississauga is hiring a Director, Transportation Operations Integration.

This is a newly created role.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Responsible for both the technical practice and operational management of one large or multiple small to medium-sized offices, operating units, programs, or projects of moderate to high complexity. Provides leadership in the integration of transportation operations, capital delivery, safety, risk management, governance, and organizational readiness across complex infrastructure programs. Develops and implements strategies to align operational, project, and business objectives while supporting successful program delivery and long-term operational outcomes. Establishes governance frameworks, performance measures, accountability mechanisms, and reporting structures to support executive decision-making and organizational performance. Leads multidisciplinary teams in the development and implementation of operational readiness, transition, activation, and integration plans for major transportation infrastructure projects. Oversees the identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring of operational, program, and organizational risks throughout the project lifecycle. Supports integrated approaches to scheduling, cost management, risk management, and performance reporting across project and operational stakeholders. Collaborates with project delivery teams, operations personnel, clients, and external partners to ensure alignment of priorities, objectives, and performance expectations. Develops and implements key performance indicators, governance processes, and continuous improvement initiatives to drive accountability and operational excellence. Provides strategic guidance on safety management systems, operational assurance, organizational change management, business continuity, and risk management practices. Represents AECOM in client meetings, executive workshops, alliance environments, and collaborative delivery models requiring strong stakeholder engagement and consensus-building skills. Determines and executes strategic direction to support operational excellence, client satisfaction, and financial performance. Works in conjunction with district, regional, and business line leadership to support the successful delivery of transportation programs and initiatives.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Transportation, Business, Public Administration, Operations Management, Safety, or a related discipline plus 10 years of relevant experience, leading multidisciplinary teams within complex transportation, transit, infrastructure, operational, or program environments. 2+ years of leadership experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA), Public Administration, Engineering, Transportation, Safety, or a related discipline. 15+ years of experience within transportation, transit, infrastructure, operations, or major capital project environments. Experience in governance, performance management, operational readiness, risk management, organizational transformation, or major program delivery. Experience supporting collaborative delivery models, including Alliance, Progressive Design-Build, P3, Integrated Project Delivery, or similar environments. Demonstrated experience developing governance frameworks, performance accountability systems, executive reporting, and organizational risk management programs. Experience integrating operations and maintenance requirements into major transportation infrastructure programs. Professional designation such as P.Eng., PMP, CRSP, or equivalent. Strong executive communication, stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and consensus-building skills.

Additional Information

Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position

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About AECOM

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AECOM 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.

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