AECOM is actively seeking a creative, highly talented SVP, Surface Transportation Leader for immediate employment flexible on location. This position can be based in any AECOM office. The SVP, Surface Transportation Leader works in continuing collaboration with geographies globally with additional focus on North America. This SVP, Surface Transportation Leader can be located anywhere in the US, be based out of an US AECOM office and be willing to travel as needed. Major categories of job responsibilities include: Leadership and Strategic Direction Articulate vision for surface transportation within AECOM, with key clients and across the surface transportation (departments of transportation, highways, federal highway/transportation administration, tolling authorities) community Provide industry leadership; be thought leader on all matters surface transportation, particularly with outside parties Champion surface transportation in collaboration with other business lines and various geographies Understand and frame surface transportation trends and new market directions including next generation operations, automation and connectivity, user fees and payment systems, as well as decarbonization and new asset management systems. Business Development In partnership with regions, support and drive preparation of action plans for top 20 - 25 surface transportation regions/agencies Play leadership role on key major opportunities (roll up sleeves and get the right things done!) Management Collaborate with the surface transportation leads in each of the regions Collaborate/ or direct key technical practice leaders including Complex Bridge and North America Tunnels Collaborate with Transportation Innovation leaders including Automated and Connected, Decarbonization Identify key project managers for priority opportunities/projects, in consultation with Regional Business Line Leaders and Regional Executives The SVP Surface Transportation Leader works with the Global Surface Transportation and Mobility Innovation Lead and in collaboration with the Business Transformation and Technical Practices Lead (i.e. Intelligent Transportation Systems/Traffic Management Center Leads) and the Global Transportation Business Leader and is accountable for: Client satisfaction Market sector and client intelligence and market research Creating the unique value proposition for the market sector that creates differentiation and preference for AECOM in the market sector Ensuring the operations can deliver against the market sector business plan - supply/demand shaping, continuity and consistency of service delivery BD spend and directing bid and proposal funds to drive growth Key metrics oversight Workforce shaping: mentor staff, business line leaders, staff professional development Strategy for driving the growth in the sector Key resource for supporting clients in navigating funding opportunities and requirements Authority to: Collaborate in directing market sector, investments: B&P for major pursuits, key hires/bench, market research, trade shows/positioning, etc. Implement strategic pursuits: GNG, staffing, pricing, etc. Implement strategy Implement resource changes to satisfy the needs of the market sector and clients across the life cycle of the program/project/client Clients: Assesses and quantify the market sector and key client expansion potential Ability to allocate resources as needed to win work and satisfy client needs Leads strategic planning (& implementation) for the market sector High profile in the market - Conference speaking/driving market related thought leadership Lead and support major pursuits for the market sector Develop market sector intelligence/research (industry assessments, trends etc.) Lead client relationship/business development activities Develop and lead market sector related client-focused strategy Excellence: Provide leadership to BD leads and account managers in developing win strategies, go/no go plans and closing sales Identifies skill gaps and works with practice leaders to bring in key hires Ensure appropriate market sector and Geo/Region specific market sector leadership Collaborate, mentor and support surface transportation clients, Client Account Managers (CAMs) and CAM teams
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in engineering (or related field) plus extensive or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 6 years of leadership. 15+ years progressive experience specializing in the surface transportation sector Preferred Qualifications: 10+ years of leadership experience Extensive existing client relationships as well as a strong market profile are essential Ability to develop key and trusted client relationships that can lead to new business Commercial acumen, delivering complex and demanding solutions to our clients Superior interpersonal skills including relationship building and communication at all levels and work collaboratively across the organization; listening t