[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All AECOM jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aecom/) · [Search jobs](/search/) AECOM · Bukit Damansara, MYS # Discipline Lead, Project Management Bukit Damansara, MYS Manager or lead Executive & Management Listed on AECOM’s official careers site. Posted October 16, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on AECOM’s careers site →](https://aecom.jobs/jobs/E44721A7526048C09B12618BD87C9370/job/) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [AECOM](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aecom/) / Discipline Lead, Project Management ## Job description 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. Job Description ### 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. While the role primarily supports global multidisciplinary projects, candidates with strong experience in Transportation, Buildings & Places, and Data Centers are highly preferred. These sectors represent key growth areas for the Global Design Center and require mature leadership in project delivery, coordination, and client engagement. Candidates with relevant experience managing complex international projects in other infrastructure sectors, such as Energy, Water, or related domains, will also be considered. Such experience should demonstrate the ability to lead diverse teams, navigate multi‑regional delivery environments, and apply robust project management and governance practices across varying technical contexts. ### Key Responsibilities 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. ### Qualifications - Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (or equivalent). - Minimum 20 years of experience in project and/or design management. - Experience within the technical design engineering/consulting industry _(Transportation_ _,_ _Buildings & Places_ _,_ _Data Centers, Energy_ _,_ _Water)_ - 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. Additional Information _At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously._ _To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment._ ### About AECOM AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. What makes AECOM a great place to work You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. ### ReqID J10154632 ### Business Line Geography OH ### Business Group DCS ### Strategic Business Unit Enterprise Capabilities ### Career Area Program & Project Management ### Work Location Model Hybrid ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 16, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 19, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 19, 2026 - Listed for: 3 days - Location: Bukit Damansara, MYS[Apply on AECOM’s careers site →](https://aecom.jobs/jobs/E44721A7526048C09B12618BD87C9370/job/) ## More jobs at AECOM ### [Associate Director - HV Substations Primary](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aecom/jobs/de9fdcfa36d8177c0034/) Bukit Damansara, MYS ### [Associate Director - HV Substations Secondary](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aecom/jobs/56d2f826cca32fc8fb14/) Bukit Damansara, MYS ### [Architecture Designer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aecom/jobs/26e2c406f497a9ff2456/) Bukit Damansara, MYS ### [Associate Director, Mechanical](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aecom/jobs/4325e14c7d77ae4f743b/) Bukit Damansara, MYS ### [Data Center Senior Design Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aecom/jobs/102696eabc50c93d65ac/) Bukit Damansara, MYS ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Project Engineer – Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or related Engineering discipline](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/wilmar-international/jobs/2d8a6b305057df6ecbcd/) Wilmar International ### [Discipline Design Leader - Project Management, BRAIN](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/valeo/jobs/a0933b29588507349c49/) Valeo · Cairo ### [Project Engineers M/F Richmond, Southland Richmond, Southland DEVELOPMENT / CONSTRUCTION / PROJECT MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT / CONSTRUCTION / PROJECT MANAGEMENT Permanent](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vinci/jobs/5e503e1f2b53c7c7b5ad/) VINCI · Richmond, Southland ### [V.I.E – Industrial Project Management Engineer – Spain - F/M Durango, Basque Country Durango, Basque Country DEVELOPMENT / CONSTRUCTION / PROJECT MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT / CONSTRUCTION / PROJECT MANAGEMENT International assignment contract](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vinci/jobs/7cf089a5a610877c9026/) VINCI · Durango, Basque Country ### [Project Manager Project Management](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/infineon-technologies/jobs/5392e100a7fc17693c6c/) Infineon Technologies · Melaka OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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