Stellenangebot: Project Manager (m/f/d) Architecture, Planning & Defense bei AECOM Deutschland GmbH

Company Description

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At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

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Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex architecture, planning, and multidisciplinary infrastructure projects. This is a client-facing leadership role, focused on providing strategic project management support across the full project lifecycle—from early feasibility and concept development through detailed design and delivery.

The successful candidate will bring strong experience in managing complex projects for National Government and/or Department of Defense (DoD) clients, combined with proven leadership of geographically dispersed, multidisciplinary delivery teams. A strong understanding of the German market, local regulations, approval processes, and project delivery frameworks is essential.

This role requires a senior professional who can operate confidently with high-profile public-sector stakeholders, drive delivery excellence, and support business growth in Germany and across the wider region.

Responsibilities:

• Client-side project management, including stakeholder, schedule, and contract management
• Ownership of and responsibility for the successful delivery of your project
• Preparing and maintaining schedules, including dependencies and resources
• Identifying and monitoring project risks and opportunities
• Quality management processes for project activities and outputs
• Managing stakeholders, taking account of their levels of influence and particular interests
• Establishing and maintaining project governance reviews
• Strong relationships are developed with clients and members of the cross-functional team
• Business development opportunities with existing and new clients, including cross- selling opportunities, are identified, and acted upon
• Manage the delivery of project management team outputs, in accordance with agreed timescales and quality standards
• Co-ordination and sign off on all management information produced by project management teams prior to issue

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Academic or vocational qualification in a relevant technical or project management discipline
• Engineering or Architectural background 
• Excellent English skills (German is a plus)
• Experience with National Governments and DoD clients
• Experience in managing large architecture and planning projects
• Experience in managing large delivery teams from different geographies

Additional Information

**Why join us?** You will love the freedom to bring your own ideas and vision to life, combining client management, project delivery, and team leadership. You will value working alongside colleagues with outstanding technical expertise in a collaborative, caring, and supportive team environment. We offer a flexible working environment, a competitive salary, and a culture that places safety, wellbeing, and professional development at the heart of everything we do. If you are looking to work for one of the world’s most trusted global environmental consulting firms and help shape a more sustainable future for Germany and beyond, the AECOM Germany team looks forward to welcoming you on board.