VP New England Transit Market Sector Leader

Description

• Develop and execute succession planning to ensure sustainable growth and continuity within the transit business.
• Act as the Client Account Manager (CAM) for the MBTA, ensuring client satisfaction and successful project delivery.
• Develop marketing strategies and plans, anticipate opportunities, and identify market trends to position AECOM as a leader in the transit sector.
• Lead business development efforts, including proposal writing, oral presentations, and strategic planning to secure new projects.
• Lead and oversee all transit-related activities in New England, ensuring alignment with AECOM’s strategic goals.
• Develop and implement strategies to achieve long-term business goals while balancing short-term priorities.
• Drive business growth within the New England transit market, identifying opportunities for expansion and innovation.
• Oversee project performance, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule adherence.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the MBTA, cultivating and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Anticipate market opportunities and trends to stay ahead of industry demands.
• Recruit, hire, and manage a high-performing transit team to support business growth and project delivery.
• Collaborate closely with clients and partners to develop effective teaming strategies and deliver value-driven solutions.

Requirements

• 15 years of professional experience in the transit industry, with demonstrated expertise in working with the MBTA (Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority) or other similar transit agencies
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or equivalent certification.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to identify and act on risks and opportunities aligned with business goals.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex ideas to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking skills, with the ability to balance long-term goal achievement with short-term objectives.
• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• Proven experience in proposal writing and delivering compelling oral presentations for business development purposes.
• This position requires a hybrid work schedule which includes in-office work in Boston, MA or Chelmsford, MA office
• 10 years of professional experience in the transit industry, with demonstrated expertise in working with the MBTA (Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority) or other similar transit agencies.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to manage teams and projects within a matrixed organizational structure.
• BA/BS plus 12+ years of demonstrated equivalency of experience, including 4 years of leadership

Benefits

• Relocation assistance is available for this position.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

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