Principal Project Manager Aviation

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

A Principal Program Manager is a senior-level role responsible for leading and managing complex  projects and programs from pre-positioning to completion. This role focuses on both client engagement and project delivery, including positioning, bidding, planning, and executing projects within defined budgets, timelines, and quality standards.

The primary focus of this position is to build on the recent work Mott MacDonald has been doing with the Aviation Department and Aviation Development within the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. You will play a lead role in expanding our work across their portfolio, particularly with future developments at JFK and Newark. 

This includes enhancing aviation-related capabilities in the New York office and collaborating with colleagues at Mott MacDonald globally, as well as with other consultancies, to ensure project 
objectives are met and client expectations are exceeded.

Key responsibilities:

• Leadership and Strategy: Develop and implement strategic plans for projects and programs, ensuring they align with organizational goals and objectives.
• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including clients, team members, and senior management.
• Project Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Risk Management: Identify and proactively mitigate risks associated with projects and programs to ensure successful outcomes.
• Team Management: Lead and mentor project teams, providing guidance and support to ensure high performance and professional development.
• Performance Monitoring: Track and report on project and program performance, using metrics and KPIs to measure success and identify areas for improvement.

Key qualifications:

• Proven track record in the aviation industry, delivering services and facilities at Skytrax top 50 airports on behalf of airport authorities and developers.
• Successful history of delivering airport transactions.
• Demonstrated ability in developing strong client relationships within the airport sector.
• Experience working with airports operated by the Port Authority.
• A degree and a professional qualification related to the responsibilities.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and motivate others. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies, along with a solid understanding of the aviation industry and market trends.

Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don’t have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you!

Let’s discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

At Mott MacDonald, we provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave and company paid life insurance. 

The expected salary for this position is $220,000 - $240,000. 

Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills. 

Equal opportunity is the law. 

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.

Hybrid working policy

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.