Digital Solutions Sr Manager

Aecom

The Role

Overview

Lead emerging tech services for transportation, driving strategy, delivery, and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • emerging tech
  • technical oversight
  • team leadership
  • market monitoring
  • proposal development
  • project delivery

Tasks

-Develop and execute strategies to grow AECOM’s Emerging Technologies services across the US West Region and beyond. -Mentor and develop junior staff within the Emerging Technologies group. -Provide technical oversight and guidance on topics such as connected/automated vehicles, ITS systems, data analytics, traffic simulation, and artificial intelligence/machine learning. -Lead cross-functional teams and coordinate with internal departments and external partners. -Monitor market trends and emerging technologies to inform service offerings and positioning. -Lead proposal development, client presentations, and strategic teaming efforts. -Ensure projects meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations. -Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and industry stakeholders. -Foster a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive team culture. -Manage and oversee the delivery of complex projects involving digital solutions, systems engineering, and emerging transportation technologies. -Identify and pursue new business opportunities with public and private sector clients. -Support recruitment and talent development to build a resilient and future-ready team.

Requirements

  • agile
  • ai/ml
  • pmp
  • python
  • master’s
  • leadership

What You Bring

-Familiarity with the Agile method of software development, including Scrum, sprints, product owner, and minimal viable product. -Specific experience with automated vehicles, connected vehicles, and artificial intelligence/machine learning -Certification as a project management professional (PMP) -Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills. -Proven experience interfacing with public sector transportation organizations such as Departments of Transportation, transit agencies, or metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) -Master’s degree or equivalent experience in a technical or business discipline. -Familiarity with tools such as ArcGIS, PowerBI, Tableau, Python, R, SQL, and systems engineering methodologies. -Bachelor’s of Science or Arts Degree in Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, Business, or a related field and 10+ years of relevant experience, or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including 2 years in a leadership role. -Proven experience in managing or deploying emerging transportation technologies, digital solutions, or ITS. -Strong understanding of transportation systems, emerging technologies, and digital platforms. -Experience with business development, client engagement, and strategic planning.

The Company

About Aecom

-Launched as a bold independent infrastructure consultancy from a merger of five legacy firms dating back over a century. -Handles everything from geotech to electro-mechanical systems, as seen in the award-winning Romaine Hydroelectric Complex in Canada. -Guides projects through every lifecycle stage in transportation, buildings, water systems, energy, and environmental sectors.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Agriculture, Food & Beverage

Automotive & Heavy Equipment & Machinery

Data Centers & Digital Infrastructure

High Performance Logistics

Energy

Renewable Energy

Grid Modernization

Transportation

Transit and Rail Projects

Highways

Bridges

Aviation Facilities

Facilities Management

Educational Institutions

Healthcare Facilities

Commercial Buildings

Corrections Facilities

Urban and Regional Planning

Building Construction

Oil and Gas Industry

Maritime Facilities

Water Management Systems