Senior Project Manager - Data Center Program Planner

About the role

AECOM's Enterprise Capabilities team is looking for a Senior Project Manager (Data Center Program Planner) to join its team in Madrid. The role develops, maintains and drives the integrated program plan for a portfolio of Data Center projects, coordinating several complex projects with limited oversight. It calls for strong scheduling expertise, the ability to influence and challenge stakeholders, and program-level thinking.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and refine the integrated program plan, establish planning standards and schedule governance aligned with AECOM's PDS and PMO frameworks
• Apply critical path, float analysis and EVM to assess progress and forecast outcomes, and identify risks and interdependencies
• Select and coordinate resources with PMs, DMs and discipline leads, and support the Program Director in balancing priorities and resolving resource conflicts
• Influence PMs, DMs and external partners on schedule discipline, lead planning meetings and communicate status and risks to senior leadership and clients
• Support the Program Director in managing the lifecycle of large, complex Data Center projects, keeping project schedules aligned with the program roadmap and capturing scope changes
• Ensure schedule accuracy supports cost and cashflow forecasting, and support major bids and proposals with schedule narratives
• Represent the planning function in client meetings, leadership reviews and program governance forums

Required profile

• Electrical or mechanical engineering degree with at least 15 years of experience
• Preferred: strong background in project planning, scheduling or PMO roles, and experience in Data Center projects or large technical programs
• Fluent English and ability to manage multiple teams and stakeholders across regions
• Leadership competencies such as coaching, clear communication, strategic thinking and building client relationships

Required skills

• Proficiency with Primavera P6, MS Project or equivalent scheduling tools (preferred)
• Advanced scheduling techniques (critical path, float analysis, EVM)

Additional information: AECOM offers a hybrid working philosophy, and new hires must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office. Benefits depend on employment status and may include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off, flexible work options, a retirement savings plan and an employee stock purchase plan.