Automation and Operational Intelligence Lead, Global Digital Water

AECOM is seeking a growth focused Global Water Automation & Operational Intelligence Leader to spearhead our efforts in creating the world's leading digital water engineering and management solutions. AECOM is focused on creating the world's leading digital water engineering and management solutions. In this critical role, you will evolve, own, and execute the strategy to establish AECOM as the preeminent leader in digital water automation and operational intelligence on a global scale. 

As the Global Water Automation & Operational Intelligence Lead, you will successfully integrate and lead our worldwide automation and intelligence initiatives across various aspects of the water engineering and management regions, from instrumentation and controls to systems engineering, SCADA implementation, and advanced operational intelligence services. You will drive the business into exciting new verticals, including industrial cybersecurity for water infrastructure, AI-driven water quality analysis, predictive maintenance for water assets, and remote services capabilities for water utilities. Your goal will be to establish a comprehensive and agile technological ecosystem that delivers exceptional value for our water clients and improves the efficiency and sustainability of water systems worldwide. 

All major US locations and Canada will be considered.

Key Responsibilities 

Drive Sustainable Growth in Digital Water’s Automation and Operational Intelligence: 

• Develop, implement, and execute a strategic growth plan for the division, including achievement of assigned goals/metrics related to financial forecasts and customer satisfaction in water engineering projects. 
• Identify new services, and potential new revenue streams to capitalize on current and future market trends, while paving the way for continued disruption of the industry; resulting in accelerated non-linear year-over-year growth of AECOM's Digital Water Automation & Operational Intelligence market sector. 
• Interact with global water utility clients and water engineering partners to build relationships and create awareness of new products or services offered by the company.

Implement the Water Automation Business Strategy & Roadmap: 

• Engage with cross-functional leaders to understand water engineering business objectives and develop a clear service and go-to-market strategy and 3-5 year growth plan. 
• Develop and implement a strategic plan to create a scalable, unified global organization that enables the business to deliver digital implementation of Automation and Intelligence offerings on existing and future water engineering engagements. 
• Create and execute a technology and digital transformation roadmap through innovative services that transform the water engineering market and expand AECOM's digital footprint and automation services in the global water sector. 

Execute - Deliver Water Automation Solutions and Capabilities to our clients: 

• Develop and implement rigorous operations, processes, and procedures within the Global Water Automation & Operational Intelligence division to enhance best practices and drive digital transformation in our water engineering projects. 
• Implement foundational cross-functional workflows and processes to create visibility for the team and leadership to ensure execution against business goals. 
• Lead critical projects and partner with regions and EC to ensure that automation projects are delivered to the expected budgets and timelines while meeting speed and quality goals. 
• Continuously develop and implement new products/solutions to enhance the Automation and Operational Intelligence capabilities and improve the delivery of solutions to our clients. 

Leadership of People & Culture in Digital Water Automation and Operational Intelligence: 

• Serve as an inspirational, senior-level leader for AECOM's global Digital water and engineering teams. 
• Hold teams and individuals accountable for staying on track and focused on deliverables set forth by the organization, particularly in water engineering projects. 
• Align and drive the culture of the division, creating an environment that encourages accountability and strong staff development to increase engagement and retain top digital water talent.