Discipline Lead, Project Management

Discipline Lead, Project Management Full-time State/Province: Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Perunding Sdn Bhd Business Line: Geography OH Work Location Model: Hybrid Operating Group: Group Support Primary Location: MY - Kuala Lumpur - Guoco Tower Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. 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. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Role Overview The Project Management Lead for Malaysia oversees the performance, growth, and technical excellence of the PM and DM teams supporting global projects. This role ensures consistent, high‑quality project delivery, strong commercial performance, and alignment with AECOM’s global PM/DM standards. The PM Lead strengthens Malaysia as a strategic delivery hub and serves as a senior leader in client engagement, project governance, and talent development.

Leadership & Operations Lead and manage PMs and DMs, ensuring consistent application of PMDM processes and best practices. Drive utilization, quality, commercial performance, and operational efficiency across the discipline. Oversee resource planning, recruitment, onboarding, and succession planning. Communicate business priorities and lead change initiatives across the team. Technical Excellence & Governance Provide expert guidance on PMDM methodologies, project controls, and delivery standards. Participates in project audits and independent reviews of high‑risk proposals and deliverables. Ensure compliance with AECOM’s HSE, QA, QC, and project delivery procedures. Lead digital transformation initiatives within the PMDM discipline. Project Delivery Act as Project Director on major or complex projects. Ensure robust scope definition, change management, risk management, and commercial control. Drive interdisciplinary coordination across PM, DM, engineering, and support teams. Client Engagement & Business Development Build strong relationships with senior client stakeholders. Lead major bids and proposals, shaping technical and commercial strategies. Identify market opportunities and support growth of the Global Design Center portfolio in the region.

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (or equivalent). Minimum 20 years of experience in project and/or design management. Experience within the consulting/engineering consultancy industry is highly preferred. Proven leadership experience managing high-performing, multidisciplinary teams. Strong expertise in project delivery, governance, and commercial management. Demonstrated ability to lead complex, large-scale projects. Excellent stakeholder management and client engagement skills. Strategic mindset with a track record in business development and winning work. Strong communication, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities. Commitment to safety, quality, and ethical standards. Ability to lead through change, ambiguity, and organizational transformation.

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