Technology Services Director UK and Ireland

Description

• Accountable for the accuracy of the contracted pipeline revenues for the Operating Unit by ensuring that our project and financial systems and processes are complete and accurate.
• Ensure compliance with all AECOM policies and procedures and uphold our core values.
• Apply AECOM governance to all of the Operating Unit of Go/No Go Processes in accordance with our delegated powers.
• Ensure that the Operating Unit has in place the right resource management processes, including collaboration across other units and with Enterprise Capability, project managers and technical experts, to provide predictable workload forecasts and allocate resources effectively to optimise project and business performance.
• Drive project delivery and commercial excellence, ensuring projects are completed on time, on budget, to the right quality and to the clients satisfaction.
• Identify and attract new talent and support recruitment and retention initiatives within the Operating Unit.
• Be Accountable for the Operating Unit’s performance versus the Financial Year plan and outlook – key performance metrics being Net Service Revenue, Book to Burn, Gross Margin %, Cost Utilisation %, FTEs, Enterprise Capability plan, Controllable Overheads, Day Sales Outstanding, Data Quality Index and employee attrition.
• Work alongside the Market Director - Technology to support client development and growth opportunities through mining of existing contracts, winning new business and optimising return on client account management.
• Lead by example by visibly driving our Safety, Health & Environmental (SH&E) culture, ensuring effective implementation of AECOM SH&E policies and procedures throughout the region, and achievement of the SH&E core value metrics.
• Drive effective change and continuous improvement to increase efficiency, profitability, and operational quality within and Operating Unit and across its Projects and Programmes
• Maintain a culture where AECOM is recognised as a great place to work by upholding and communicating AECOM’s values (incl. wider Social values), championing equity, diversity and inclusion, promoting employee engagement, career development and succession pathways.

Requirements

• Demonstrable expertise in transport technology procurement and one of advisory, design/specification or operations
• Proven ability to build and retain a diverse and inclusive workforce while nurturing talent development, mentoring and coaching.
• Demonstrated dedication to fostering a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion.
• Membership of a recognised professional body in an appropriate discipline.
• Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS)
• A track record of achieving/exceeding financial KPIs and driving business growth.
• Flexible and proactive approach and ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Experience in leading teams to deliver project outcomes across a wide range of sectors and travel modes from policy and strategy development through appraisal and feasibility to evaluation.
• Effective communication, interpersonal, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated success in implementing change programs and managing data-driven performance improvements.
• Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in an appropriate discipline.

Benefits

• Street Lighting
• Connected Vehicles

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance