Digital, Data & AI Advisory Lead - #2187602

AECOM is seeking a Digital, Data & AI Advisory Lead to help grow our digital advisory & consulting business and associated practice areas within the Europe & India region. Aligning to the global & regional Digital Advisory & Consulting strategy, overall regional growth strategy and focusing on key clients in the region, this role will grow the digital advisory & consulting business for the region.

The role will manage the UK workstream and coordinate with regional teams and global advisory, provide growth opportunities and deliver client services that will support contributions for growth across all our sectors from Water, Energy, Defence & Transport. The Digital, Data & AI Advisory Lead reports to the Digital Advisory & Consulting Lead EUR&I.

Key responsibilities include:

• Plan, organise and implement business development / engagement activities working closely with business lines and digital leads to build pipeline of capture and impact opportunities
• Managing and growing a team to deliver digital and data advisory client services
• Lead delivery of digital and data strategy engagements, including operating models, roadmaps and transformation initiatives
• Conduct data maturity assessments, digital capability reviews, and architecture evaluations across client environments
• Define and implement data governance frameworks, operating models and processes
• Advise on design and adoption of data platforms (e.g. cloud data ecosystems, analytics solutions)
• Support delivery teams by advising on data governance, analytics, and digital best practices throughout programme lifecycles
• Works with UK Client Account Managers to support client engagement and defines delivery requirements for team
• Provide expert advice on digital transformation strategies, data frameworks, and industry best practices
• Facilitate workshops and stakeholder sessions to align on strategy and delivery priorities
• Evaluate new technologies and advise on digital and data adoption for clients
• Ability to lead RfP, ITT, and tender responses, including bid strategy, content development, SME coordination, and end-to-end proposal management.

Minimum requirements include:

• 6–10 years' experience in management consulting or a client-facing advisory role.
• Demonstrated experience leading and supporting RfP, ITT, and tender processes within a consulting or professional services environment
• Strong understanding of digital transformation, data strategy and governance frameworks
• Demonstrated client relationship and business development capabilities
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to manage workstreams or small teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience working with cloud platforms (e.g. Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) in a data or analytics context
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks and standards
• Experience delivering digital or data transformation programmes within regulated or asset-intensive industries
• Experience within sectors such as infrastructure, public sector or transport

Attributes / skills include:

• Commitment to building a diverse and inclusive team
• Self-starter with the ability to work as a positive, energized and adaptable team member
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and influence senior leaders
• Extremely strong relationship building skills
• Demonstrated ability to champion and drive ideas, programmes and solutions
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, able to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
• Able to demonstrate passion, energy and drive, especially in the face of resistance.