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AECOM has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Transportation Delivery Manager to join the Enterprise Capabilities Digital team at AECOM.

This position offers the flexibility for a hybrid work arrangement to include a combination of in-office and remote work schedules and can be based from any location where AECOM has an office.

Job Summary:

The Transportation Digital Delivery Manager will be the primary technical contact for the delivery of major transport projects across Enterprise Capabilities (EC) Digital. This will include all Enterprise Critical Pursuits and Tier 2 projects that EC Digital take on.

As AECOM moves to standardize how our largest projects are delivered, this role will take on various responsibilities, such as determining project delivery strategy for all transport projects through to development and implementation of technical processes and standards.

The Transportation Digital Delivery Manager will be joined by other Global Business Line specific digital implementation leads that will form part of the wider Delivery Planning and Assurance team (DPA) in EC Digital.

Key Responsibilities:

• Determining the technology stack to be used to deliver projects, from the standardized Cornerstone tool sets

• Determining project data standard requirements to be implemented on projects

• Outlining the digital production processes to be used by project delivery teams

• Working with Planning to identify suitable resources and outline project programs

• Working with Assurance to proactively monitor projects during delivery, to ensure they continuously meet all quality metrics

• Enabling EC Digital’s Delivery Service and the wider organization to successfully adopt project execution standard

• Collaborating with all other digital implementation leads and the wider DPA team to continuously improve our standardized delivery approach for major projects

What We Are Looking For

To be successful in this critical role, you will need to have significant experience of delivering large, complex transport projects. You will have a sound technical understanding of various technologies used to deliver such projects, as well as common delivery standards and processes. You will also be capable of acting a leader in this field, comfortable with simultaneously influencing project teams to take up the standardized project delivery approach whilst also influencing up the way to senior digital leadership in the organization.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 10+ years’ experience working on delivery of large, complex transportation projects or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years of leadership
• 5 years working in a digital leadership role in a large engineering organization
• Thorough understanding of Industry-standard platforms (Autodesk, Bentley, GIS platforms).
• Thorough understanding of industry standard project delivery authoring technologies and their application to engineering design and/or construction.
• Extensive experience with the Bentley delivery suite, and experience with Autodesk Civil 3D
• Thorough understanding of international standards such as ISO 19650 and how they are applied within various Common Data Environment (CDE) technologies
• Proven ability to lead and influence within a large organization
• Excellent communications skills, enabling you to bridge the gap between technical and business issues related to project delivery
• Project management skills, with a focus on integrating digital into, planning, delivery, or operations
• Proven ability to engage in the proposal and bid processes to articulate digital capabilities
• Leadership experience managing cross-functional teams and driving organizational change
• Computation Design methods and technologies
• Through understanding programming skills related to data management or model authoring, using traditional coding or low-code methods
• Knowledge of regional market dynamics, client expectations, and regulatory frameworks

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as: Architectural, Engineering or Construction Management (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or related)
• Certifications: Industry Certification (Professional institutions, Vendor Certified Professional) and/ or Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Experience - 5+years working in a digital leadership role in a large engineering organization

• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization now or in the future

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. 

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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. 

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