Business Transformation Consultant III

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a dynamic and innovative Design Strategist to join our PPA Studio, with primary locations in New York, Boston, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, or Washington D.C. The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to work both in-office and remotely, depending on consultation with their supervisor. PPA is a virtually distributed studio that values flexibility and remote engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Support and Leadership:

  • Support and periodically lead teams on various strategy and design projects.
  • Engage effectively with both external and internal clients to deliver high-quality design strategy products.
  • Focus primarily on workplace strategy projects while also contributing to user experience initiatives across various space typologies.

• Client Engagement:

  • Develop and lead client-facing engagements, including interviews, focus groups, workshops, and presentations.
  • Work closely with clients through design strategy and change management processes to transform their spaces.

• Technical and Analytical Tasks:

  • Produce surveys, analyze data, and engage in space programming and planning.
  • Develop visual communication materials, write reports, and prepare presentations.
  • Create and facilitate workshops, develop strategies, and create work plans and task definitions under limited supervision.

• Team and Studio Participation:

  • Participate in team meetings and contribute to studio-building initiatives, such as knowledge sharing and internal projects.
  • Demonstrate a solid understanding and analysis of client business practices and goals, developing solutions to client problems on assigned projects.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• BA/BS in a field related to strategy development and/or design plus four (4) years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Experience conducting space planning/programming and design strategy projects
• Professional experience utilizing Adobe Creative Suite (especially InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop)

Preferred Qualifications

• MA/MS in a field related to strategy development and/or design
• Demonstrated research and analysis abilities (quantitative and/or qualitative)
• Graphic design and visual communication know-how, especially in producing infographics or conceptual illustrations
• Strong writing skills
• Experience with public speaking and/or workshop facilitation
• Familiarity with change management, process design, and/or organizational development
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite and Teams
• Data analysis using Microsoft Excel
• Virtual collaboration platforms, such as Miro and Mural
• Space and building design software, such as AutoCAD, Revit, and 3D Studio Max
• Data analytics and visualization programs, such as PowerBI and Tableau

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock