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This senior strategic role is at the forefront of innovation aligning regional initiatives with global digital objectives enhancing operational excellence and elevating client delivery through cutting-edge technologies.\nAs a key member of the B&P leadership team the Digital Director collaborates with regional and global stakeholders to advance the End Markets digital priorities. This includes rationalizing and upgrading technology platforms streamlining workflows and rolling out new digital capabilities that deliver measurable business value.\nThe role also plays a critical part in identifying and addressing barriers to digital adoption ensuring that digital initiatives contribute to growth operational excellence and sustain competitive advantage within B&P across the region.\nWhat Youll Do\nAs Digital Director youll lead the strategic direction of digital transformation across AECOMs Buildings & Places business. Youll drive innovation enhance operational excellence and deliver measurable business value by:\nDefining and aligning regional digital strategies with global priorities.\nLeading the development and deployment of enterprise platforms data architecture and emerging technologies.\nGuiding platform selection and digital tool adoption across technical practices.\nSupporting business development by embedding digital value into client pursuits.\nMentoring high-performing digital teams and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.\nPromoting sustainable design and net-zero principles through digital solutions.\nActing as a trusted advisor to clients and internal stakeholders driving digital maturity and excellence.\nWhat You Bring\nProven leadership in digital strategy transformation and technology implementation.\nDeep technical expertise in enterprise platforms data systems and digital innovation.\nStrong business acumen with the ability to translate digital initiatives into tangible outcomes.\nExceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to manage complex challenges.\nOutstanding communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.\nA passion for mentoring team development and cross-disciplinary collaboration.\n\nQualifications: \nBachelors Degree or equivalent in a relevant field such as Architectural Engineering Construction (AEC) Computer Science or another quantitative discipline.\n20 years experience demonstrated experience in digital transformation computational design and related roles within the built environment driving innovation and operational efficiency\nData & Database Proficiency\nSkilled in SQL query authoring with working familiarity across a range of database systems supporting data-driven decision-making and solution development.\nAEC Industry Expertise\nAdvanced working knowledge of AEC technologies processes and international standards essential for delivering compliant and innovative digital solutions.\nProfessional Certifications\n Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate\n Microsoft Azure Data Engineer Associate\n Microsoft Azure Data Scientist Associate\n Microsoft Azure AI Engineer Associate\n Revit\n Rhino/Grasshopper\n Power BI\n AI/ML platforms\nSpecialized Technologies\nExpertise in Building Information Modelling (BIM) parametric design and digital twin technologies enabling advanced modelling simulation and performance analysis.\n\nAdditional Information: \nAbout AECOM \nAECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. 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