Digital Solutions Sr Manager

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a strategic, entrepreneurial, and technically grounded Senior Manager to lead and grow our Emerging Technologies group within the Technology and ITS Department of the U.S. West Region. This role is ideal for a leader who thrives at the intersection of innovation, strategy, and delivery; someone who can shape the future of transportation through digital solutions while managing high-impact projects and cultivating new business opportunities.

You will play a key role in expanding our portfolio of emerging technology services, including automated vehicle testing and deployment advisory, connected vehicle systems planning and deployment, data analytics and simulation tools, and the application of AI/ML to transportation projects. This position combines strategic business development, client engagement, and hands-on project leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Growth & Business Development

• Develop and execute strategies to grow AECOM’s Emerging Technologies services across the US West Region and beyond.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities with public and private sector clients.
• Lead proposal development, client presentations, and strategic teaming efforts.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and industry stakeholders.
• Monitor market trends and emerging technologies to inform service offerings and positioning.

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Manage and oversee the delivery of complex projects involving digital solutions, systems engineering, and emerging transportation technologies.
• Ensure projects meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations.
• Lead cross-functional teams and coordinate with internal departments and external partners.
• Provide technical oversight and guidance on topics such as connected/automated vehicles, ITS systems, data analytics, traffic simulation, and artificial intelligence/machine learning.

Team Development & Collaboration

• Mentor and develop junior staff within the Emerging Technologies group.
• Foster a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive team culture.
• Support recruitment and talent development to build a resilient and future-ready team.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in a technical or business discipline.
• Strong understanding of transportation systems, emerging technologies, and digital platforms.
• Specific experience with automated vehicles, connected vehicles, and artificial intelligence/machine learning
• Proven experience in managing or deploying emerging transportation technologies, digital solutions, or ITS.
• Experience with business development, client engagement, and strategic planning.
• Familiarity with tools such as ArcGIS, PowerBI, Tableau, Python, R, SQL, and systems engineering methodologies.
• 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)
• Certification as a project management professional (PMP)
• Familiarity with the Agile method of software development, including Scrum, sprints, product owner, and minimal viable product.

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