Full-Time VP Global Digital Leader, Program Management

AECOM is seeking a digital leader to drive the digital evolution for our Global Program Management business line in 4 key areas:

• Maturing the digital delivery of the program management services through leading development of AECOM’s Digital Delivery System and other tools as needed.
• Creating new digital capabilities to accelerate the Program Management business growth.
• Enable the business to win new business through competitive differentiation.
• Supporting our Program Management business clients on their own digital transformation journey.

The role will report to the Senior Vice President for Program Management Practice and Capabilities and will directly support across the Program Management Global Business Line.
The Global Digital Lead will develop and lead the execution of a global digital strategy that both accelerates transformation and delivers growth, working backwards from both the needs of customers and the business line to form the appropriate strategy. This role will be responsible for developing strategic plans for the business, driving alignment across teams, determining the proper technology directions, leveraging AECOM resources and partners to execute the strategies to scale solutions across business lines and geographies, while supporting bids for critical opportunities. This leader will also serve as a thought leader internally and externally, assisting our commercial teams in winning new business through differentiating AECOM’s position in the market.
This role will be working with teams across the world to create new tools, standardized platforms, frameworks, and workflows, as well as forming new digital consulting service offerings leveraging cloud, AI/ML, advanced analytics, and IoT technologies. Providing compelling business cases, the global digital leader will secure funding based on measurable business impact and will track progress through adoption. In addition, this leader will leverage and evolve a digital partner network to accelerate innovation for the business line.
The Global Digital Lead will work with other digital professionals around the world to advance AECOM’s global digital strategies and priorities.
Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership for the design, implementation, adoption, and support of new software applications and enhancements to the Program Management Digital Delivery System.
• Work with Program Directors, the Program Management Global Business line team, and across multiple business teams, providing solutions to deliver major programs.
• Develop business cases to justify investment in new digital capabilities. Conduct Build/Buy/Partner analysis.
• Develop business requirements for product and technology teams.
• Collaborate across global regions and business lines to ensure strategy adoption and scaling of digital solutions.
• Convey thought leadership and industry expertise to teams, clients, and external audiences.
• Work closely with Program Management teams to ensure successful system delivery by meeting program needs on budget and schedule.
• Maintain clear lines of communication with program teams and clients to ensure project deliverables meet defined quality standards.
• Provide support to Business Development and pursuit teams as required, including presentations to key clients and prospects.
• Provide effective and clear presentations of strategy and status to business executives.
• Identify and collaborate with key technology partners to provide the optimal solutions for teams and clients.
• Identify digital talent from across the business line globally to accelerate adoption of digital tools and solutions.

Attributes/skills:

• Self-starter with the ability to work as a positive, energized and adaptable global team member.
• Capable to dive deep into areas of importance and to ensure initiatives are successful.
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and influence senior leaders.
• Extremely strong relationship building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to champion and drive ideas/programs/solutions.
• Ability to work in periods of ambiguity and create clarity for stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, able to work under pressure and prioritize effectively.
• Able to demonstrate passion, energy and drive, especially in the face of resistance.
• Flexible with work times to align with colleagues in different time zones.

Minimum Requirements:BA/BS plus at least 15 years of relevant experience in digital solution delivery or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including at least 6 years of leadership experience.

• Demonstrated experience growing a digital business (or business line).
• Very strong knowledge and experience in cloud, AI/ML, advanced analytics, and reporting technologies and vendors.
• Demonstrated experience with the top-tier technology vendors to deliver solutions.
• Demonstrated collaborative influencing skills across business lines or teams.
• Exceptional interpersonal and stakeholder management skill.
• Knowledge of financial reporting (return on investment).
• Experience working in international teams.
• Experienced presenting to executive audiences and clients.
• Ability to travel approximately 25-30%.

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