Start here. Grow here.  At AECOM, we are currently recruiting for a Digital Lead to join us in one of Republic of Ireland and UK offices.Here’s what you’ll do: Your day-to-day will include but not be limited to the following tasks and responsibilities;Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Here’s what we’re looking for: We are seeking a strategic and visionary Digital Lead to shape and implement the digital future of our Progarmme Project &amp; Cost Consultancy (PPC) business. This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for defining the PPC digital strategy, driving innovation, and ensuring alignment with AECOM’s broader digital ambitions. The successful candidate will be client-facing, collaborative, and capable of influencing at all levels across the business.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership<ul><li>Develop, own, and implement the PPC Digital Strategy, ensuring alignment with regional and global business objectives.</li><li>Act as the digital voice on the PPC Practice Board, influencing direction and championing innovation.</li><li>Foster strong links with the wider AECOM digital ecosystem to ensure PPC is fully integrated and contributing to enterprise-wide initiatives.</li><li>Promote a culture of data-driven decision-making, innovation, and continuous improvement across PPC.</li></ul>Client Engagement &amp; Business Development<ul><li>Represent PPC in client-facing digital discussions, including bid support (e.g. CCS, Scape).</li><li>Promote and articulate the value of digital services to clients and stakeholders.</li><li>Support the development of new digital offerings and service lines.</li></ul>People &amp; Collaboration<ul><li>Lead and coordinate a network of regional PPC digital superusers, ensuring consistent rollout and adoption of digital tools.</li><li>Work closely with the disciplines to embed digital priorities into their remits.</li><li>Encourage knowledge sharing and collaboration across regions and functions.</li></ul>Technology &amp; Systems Oversight<ul><li>Provide strategic oversight of core PPC digital platforms, including:<ul><li>Project Advance</li><li>CostX (RIB)</li><li>Global Unite (UniPhi)</li><li>Nodes &amp; Links</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Maintain relationships with software vendors and internal digital teams to ensure tools are fit-for-purpose and evolving with business needs.</li><li>Support the enhancement and maintenance of systems, including setup, configuration, and feedback loops.</li></ul>Digital Maturity &amp; Adoption<ul><li>Track and report on digital adoption across PPC, identifying gaps and opportunities.</li><li>Ensure teams are trained and supported in using digital tools effectively (leveraging superusers where appropriate).</li><li>Lead initiatives to improve digital literacy and confidence across the business.</li></ul>Data &amp; Innovation<ul><li>Oversee data collection processes to support analytics, reporting, and AI-driven insights.</li><li>Explore and implement AI, automation, and emerging technologies to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.</li><li>Collaborate with service teams to digitise traditional processes and develop new digital-first solutions.</li></ul>Candidate ProfileEssential<ul><li>Proven experience in a digital leadership or transformation role within the built environment or consultancy sector.</li><li>Strong strategic thinking and ability to translate vision into action.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with experience influencing at senior levels.</li><li>Deep understanding of digital tools, data, and innovation in a construction consultancy context.</li><li>Comfortable in client-facing roles and contributing to business development.</li></ul>

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Digital Lead

Start here. Grow here.&nbsp;&nbsp;At AECOM, we are currently recruiting for a Digital Lead to join us in one of Republic of Ireland and UK offices.Here’s what you’ll do:&nbsp;Your day-to-day will include but not be limited to the following tasks and responsibilities;Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?&nbsp;Here’s what we’re looking for:&nbsp;We are seeking a strategic and visionary&nbsp;Digital Lead&nbsp;to shape and implement the digital future of our&nbsp;Progarmme Project &amp; Cost Consultancy (PPC)&nbsp;business. This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for defining the PPC digital strategy, driving innovation, and ensuring alignment with AECOM’s broader digital ambitions. The successful candidate will be client-facing, collaborative, and capable of influencing at all levels across the business.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership<ul><li>Develop, own, and implement the&nbsp;PPC Digital Strategy, ensuring alignment with regional and global business objectives.</li><li>Act as the&nbsp;digital voice on the PPC Practice Board, influencing direction and championing innovation.</li><li>Foster strong links with the wider AECOM digital ecosystem to ensure PPC is fully integrated and contributing to enterprise-wide initiatives.</li><li>Promote a culture of&nbsp;data-driven decision-making, innovation, and continuous improvement across PPC.</li></ul>Client Engagement &amp; Business Development<ul><li>Represent PPC in client-facing digital discussions, including bid support (e.g. CCS, Scape).</li><li>Promote and articulate the value of digital services to clients and stakeholders.</li><li>Support the development of new digital offerings and service lines.</li></ul>People &amp; Collaboration<ul><li>Lead and coordinate a network of&nbsp;regional PPC digital superusers, ensuring consistent rollout and adoption of digital tools.</li><li>Work closely with the disciplines to embed digital priorities into their remits.</li><li>Encourage knowledge sharing and collaboration across regions and functions.</li></ul>Technology &amp; Systems Oversight<ul><li>Provide strategic oversight of core PPC digital platforms, including:<ul><li>Project Advance</li><li>CostX (RIB)</li><li>Global Unite (UniPhi)</li><li>Nodes &amp; Links</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Maintain relationships with software vendors and internal digital teams to ensure tools are fit-for-purpose and evolving with business needs.</li><li>Support the enhancement and maintenance of systems, including setup, configuration, and feedback loops.</li></ul>Digital Maturity &amp; Adoption<ul><li>Track and report on digital adoption across PPC, identifying gaps and opportunities.</li><li>Ensure teams are trained and supported in using digital tools effectively (leveraging superusers where appropriate).</li><li>Lead initiatives to improve digital literacy and confidence across the business.</li></ul>Data &amp; Innovation<ul><li>Oversee data collection processes to support analytics, reporting, and AI-driven insights.</li><li>Explore and implement&nbsp;AI, automation, and emerging technologies&nbsp;to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.</li><li>Collaborate with service teams to digitise traditional processes and develop new digital-first solutions.</li></ul>Candidate ProfileEssential<ul><li>Proven experience in a digital leadership or transformation role within the built environment or consultancy sector.</li><li>Strong strategic thinking and ability to translate vision into action.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with experience influencing at senior levels.</li><li>Deep understanding of digital tools, data, and innovation in a construction consultancy context.</li><li>Comfortable in client-facing roles and contributing to business development.</li></ul>

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