Program Advisory Manager, Lead & Coordinate Owning Brisbane and City Growth Initiatives

Program Advisory Manager, Lead & Coordinate Owning Brisbane and City Growth Initiatives Full-time State/Province: Queensland Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Australia Pty Ltd Business Line: Advisory Work Location Model: Hybrid Operating Group: International Primary Location: AU - Brisbane, QLD Company Description Help shape the future of Brisbane. What if your next role wasn't simply about delivering projects, but about helping shape an entire city? AECOM is looking for an experienced and commercially minded Program Advisory Manager to play a pivotal role in our growth strategy for Brisbane and South East Queensland (SEQ) . Our ambition is bold: to position AECOM as the trusted, city-wide partner helping shape Brisbane as an integrated metropolitan system not simply a collection of individual projects. With Brisbane 2032 providing an unprecedented catalyst for investment, transformation and long-term legacy, this is an opportunity to work at the intersection of city strategy, infrastructure, investment, planning, economics, resilience, sustainability and delivery . You will help our clients think beyond individual projects and consider the bigger picture: How do we create a more connected, resilient, sustainable and successful Brisbane for generations to come? This is a role for someone who can see that bigger picture and has the credibility, relationships and commercial drive to turn it into action.

The opportunity As Program Advisory Manager, you will help lead AECOM's Program Management Advisory (PgMA) offering across small to medium-sized programs with significant execution complexity and strategic value, while contributing to larger, city-shaping programs. You will sit at the intersection of strategy and delivery , working with government and private sector leaders to define challenges, shape investment priorities, develop compelling cases for change and translate strategy into successful programs. A key part of your role will be helping to build and execute AECOM's "Owning Brisbane" strategy identifying opportunities early, strengthening our relationships across the city and creating a scalable approach to city-wide engagement and growth. You will work across AECOM's broad capability base, bringing together planning, economics, engineering, advisory and program delivery to create integrated solutions for our clients. This is a highly visible role with the opportunity to influence major conversations across Brisbane and SEQ and help shape AECOM's position in one of Australia's most exciting growth markets.

Shape city-scale opportunities Help define and lead integrated, city-scale strategies that consider Brisbane and SEQ as a connected system across infrastructure, transport, land use, resilience, sustainability and social outcomes. Identify emerging client needs, market trends and city-shaping opportunities before they become traditional project opportunities. Use Brisbane 2032 as a catalyst to help clients embed long-term legacy outcomes into investment and delivery strategies. Connect strategy through to implementation, ensuring advisory recommendations can translate into tangible outcomes. Build trusted client relationships Develop trusted relationships with senior government and private sector leaders across Queensland. Engage with state government, local councils, infrastructure agencies, major developers, industry groups and other influential stakeholders.

AECOM as a trusted city-wide advisor , rather than simply a project delivery partner. Engage senior stakeholders to understand complex challenges, influence thinking and achieve favourable outcomes. Drive commercial growth Take an active role in identifying, shaping and converting opportunities across AECOM's business lines. Build and maintain a strong pipeline of advisory and program management opportunities across Brisbane and SEQ. Engage early in strategic pursuits and help shape propositions around client