United States of America - New York, New York City
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and talented Strategy+ Leader for our NY Metro Region. This position can be based in either our downtown NYC office or our Clifton, NJ office.
At AECOM, we believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether its improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
We take on the most complex challenges and pioneer innovative, iconic solutions that push the limits of whats possible the worlds longest cable-stayed bridge, record-breaking sports events, the largest greenfield port development mega project, life-sustaining and disaster recovery programs, and the tallest tower in the Western Hemisphere.
On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, governments, energy and the environment, we deliver professional services throughout the project lifecycle.
We are proud to be recognized for excellence:
* Fortunes Worlds Most Admired Companies 2014-2020
* 1 in Transportation and General Building in Engineering-News Record's 2019 Top 500 Design Firms and 1 2019 Top 200 Environmental Firms
* VIQTORY 2020 Military Friendly Gold Employer
* Perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index for 2017-2019
AECOMs Buildings + Places practice includes architecture, interiors, building engineering, workplace strategy, business transformation, asset advisory, economics and development planning, master planning, urban planning, and landscape architecture.
With a range of expertise from strategy and design through project realization, we create better outcomes to grow economies, protect natural systems, conserve natural resources, make societies more equitable and connect and engage people through innovative, sustainable design solutions.
Our teams have worked on signature projects such as the London 2012 Olympic Park and Legacy Framework, to the new plan for the LA2028 Olympics, to industrial facilities for GE and Rolls-Royce, to headquarters and workplaces for NASA, Unilever, Sony Music, DirecTV, Box, Inc. and many Fortune 500 companies
Strategy Plus, AECOMs design led management consulting studio operates at the intersection of Business Transformation, Communications Dynamics and Place Strategies. Using creative design processes, we conceive and implement enterprise solutions that elevate investments, engage people and improve experiences for institutions, corporations and government.
We are looking for highly motivated applicants who possess the ability to manage and grow our Regional Practice. The successful candidate will join our multidisciplinary team of talented designers, consultants and advisors and be responsible for leading the growth of state-of-the-art consulting projects which encompass world class corporations, healthcare and cultural institutions, universities, and local and federal government.
Working closely with our other Strategy+ national and regional leaders, regional business line leadership and market leaders this individual will be responsible for the following:
* Excellence in managing and delivering a market driven internal business strategy
* Education and awareness of all Strategy+ service offerings across all AECOM business lines
* Hiring and managing a diverse cross section of creative, analytical consultants capable of undertaking all Strategy+ service offerings
* External and internal client development and communications across a diversity of markets and client types.
Minimum Requirements
* Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership experience
Preferred Qualifications
* 15 years+ relevant post education experience in design, business consulting and/or client-side leadership
* Demonstrated track record in successful practice building, external market development, internal corporate navigation and entrepreneurialism
* Experience with higher education markets strongly preferred
Candidates will be expected to possess deep expertise in more than one of the following areas:
* Business strategy, economics, analytics and operations planning
* Workplace and/or education and/or R&D strategy, planning and design
* Communication strategy, branding, marketing, user experience
* Creating and delivering change management strategies and organizational development plans
* Expertise in user research, design strategy, and space programming
Technical Skills:
Candidates will be expected to possess skills in one or more of the following:
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite
* Proficiency in Excel, Tableau, Power BI data manipulation and analytics
* Revit or other space planning / design CAD systems
* Web based data analytics, visualization, GIS and presentation software
* Project management, project work planning, scheduling and resource deployment
* Business development, project management, market planning and client relationship data bases
Culture and Personality:
Candidates will be expected to possess as many of these attributes as possible:
* Highly collaborative, highly communicative, highly creative team leader
* Excellent presentation, written and communication skill
* Process oriented, able to guide stakeholders on a journey
* Ability to meet clients where they are and agility develop customized solutions based on real need
* Comfortable in a fast-paced, open, creative environment
* Ability to lead workshops, focus groups and presentations
* Critical thinking and persuasive writing skills
* Familiarity with research methodologies and processes
* High degree of flexibility and the ability to lead multiple projects with highly diverse multi-disciplinary teams
What We Offer
When you join AECOM, you become part of a company that is pioneering the future. Our teams around the world are involved in some of the most cutting-edge and innovative projects and programs of our time, addressing the big challenges of today and shaping the built environment for generations to come. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility and creativity, as well as a company culture that champions inclusion, diversity and overall employee well-being through programs supported by company leadership. Our core values define who we are, how we act and what we aspire to, which comes down to not only delivering a better world, but working to make amazing happen in each neighborhood, community and city we touch. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each persons potential, and well help you reach yours.
Job Category Management
Business Line Buildings & Places
Business Group Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)
Country United States of America
Position Status Full-Time
Requisition/Vacancy No. 243375BR
Additional Locations US - Clifton, NJ - 1255 Broad Street
Clearance Required No
Virtual: No
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
Los Angeles, CA
AECOM, together with its subsidiaries, engages in designing, building, financing, and operating infrastructure assets worldwide. It operates through four segments: Design and Consulting Services (DCS), Construction Services (CS), Management Services (MS), and AECOM Capital (ACAP). The DCS segment offers planning, consulting, architectural and engineering design, program management, and construction management services for industrial, commercial, institutional, and government clients, including the transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, and water markets. The CS segment provides building construction and energy, as well as infrastructure and industrial construction services. The MS segment offers program and facilities management and maintenance, training, logistics, consulting, technical assistance, and systems integration and information technology services primarily for agencies of the United States government and other national governments.
The ACAP segment invests in and develops real estate, public-private partnership, and infrastructure projects. The company was formerly known as AECOM Technology Corporation and changed its name to AECOM in January 2015. AECOM was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.