Automation and Operational Intelligence Lead, Global Digital Water

at  AECOM

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Job Description

EXECUTE - DELIVER WATER AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS AND CAPABILITIES TO OUR CLIENTS:

• Develop and implement rigorous operations, processes, and procedures within the Global Water Automation & Operational Intelligence division to enhance best practices and drive digital transformation in our water engineering projects.
• Implement foundational cross-functional workflows and processes to create visibility for the team and leadership to ensure execution against business goals.
• Lead critical projects and partner with regions and EC to ensure that automation projects are delivered to the expected budgets and timelines while meeting speed and quality goals.
• Continuously develop and implement new products/solutions to enhance the Automation and Operational Intelligence capabilities and improve the delivery of solutions to our clients.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• BA/BS degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, Electrical or Water Resources Engineering and/or + 12 years of relevant experience in digital water management, automation systems, and intelligence solutions, or demonstrated equivalency of experience, including 4 years of leadership experience in water engineering projects.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing digital strategies in the water engineering industry on a large scale.
• Experience in water treatment process automation systems planning and implementation, including cutover, migration, and construction of physical systems including hardware and software/programming integration for water and wastewater facilities.
• Strong understanding of industrial cybersecurity for water infrastructure, AI-driven water quality analysis, predictive maintenance for water assets, and remote services capabilities in the water sector.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and grow teams of water engineers and collaborate across teams business lines.
• Exceptional interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and build key client relationships globally in the water engineering sector.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or Ph.D.) in Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field + 15 years of relevant experience in digital water management, automation systems, and intelligence solutions, or demonstrated equivalency of experience, including 3 to 5 years of leadership experience in water engineering projects.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license or equivalent international certification.
• Proven success in driving digital transformation initiatives in multinational water engineering organizations.
• Track record of successful business development and revenue growth in the digital water management and engineering sector.

ATTRIBUTES/SKILLS

• Visionary leader with the ability to inspire and motivate global teams of water engineers and technologists.
• Strong strategic thinking and execution capabilities in water engineering projects.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate complex water engineering and technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving global water market.
• Passionate about innovation and driving positive change in the water industry through engineering and technology.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with water utility clients, technology partners, and internal stakeholders across cultural boundaries.