VP, Buildings & Places Global OEM Lead at Aecom USA

Manchester, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic leadership, Client account management, Business development, Defense sector expertise, Global strategy, Cross-business line collaboration, Capture management, Commercial acumen, Consultative selling, Executive communication, Pipeline management, Risk management, Stakeholder engagement, Market analysis, Project delivery

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

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 Role Overview The B+P Global OEM Lead is a senior, high-visibility leadership role responsible for setting and executing the B+P global strategy for engagement with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) clients while acting as the Client Account Manager (CAM) for priority global OEM accounts. This role owns end-to-end accountability for OEM client relationships, growth strategy, account performance, capture, and delivery outcomes across Buildings + Places and cross–Business Line (XBL) services. The position blends global strategic leadership with hands-on CAM execution, ensuring disciplined growth, strong client advocacy, and sustained account performance worldwide. This position will assume greater leadership responsibilities in the UK, Continental Europe, the Middle East, and Australia/New Zealand. It is essential to have solid expertise in the defense sector and a strong network across OEMs within these regions. While the B+P Global OEM Lead will also be involved in work across the Americas, they will be able to depend on leadership team members in this geography to supplement their efforts. This position will report to the B+P Head of Strategy and Growth, and will work closely with our Global Governments Team, EURI Region Defense Market Sector Leader and other business line and regional leaders in the OEM space. Key Objectives Drive sustainable global revenue growth across priority OEM accounts aligned to B+P and enterprise strategy Develop existing and new OEM clients into core global B+P and XBL accounts with multi-region penetration Act as single-point CAM accountability for assigned OEM accounts, owning strategy, pipeline, bookings, and client satisfaction Establish and scale high-performing global CAM teams as accounts mature Core Responsibilities Global OEM Strategy & Leadership Set and own the global B+P OEM engagement strategy, identifying priority accounts and growth pathways across regions Lead initial global engagement with target OEMs, transitioning to regional CAM team models as accounts scale Coordinate with B+P Regional Leadership Teams to ensure local execution aligns with global strategy Build and lead a cross-Business Line global network to deliver integrated, multidisciplinary solutions Client Account Management (CAM) – Full Accountability Serve as CAM for assigned global OEM accounts, owning the client relationship at executive level Develop and maintain strategic account plans, opportunity targets, and multi-year growth roadmaps Drive pipeline development, bookings, and portfolio quality across regions and business lines Maintain monthly situational awareness of account performance, pipeline health, and projections Sales, Capture & Pursuit Leadership Identify critical pursuits and coordinate executive sponsorship, capture leadership, and governance Own and lead major pursuits and proposals, ensuring capture plans, pricing, risk management, and compliance are in place Coordinate with Finance, Marketing, and Operations to maximize pursuit effectiveness and win probability Ensure disciplined use of Salesforce to manage pipeline and forecast performance Account Performance, Risk & Compliance Monitor contract performance, bookings, and capacity utilization across OEM programs Act as client advocate and ombudsman, resolving issues and de-conflicting Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) Ensure compliance with applicable contractual, regulatory, and governance requirements Review client feedback, performance reports, and recovery plans as required Team Building & Leadership Build and lead Global, Cross Business Line (XBL) CAM teams aligned to account maturity and growth plans Mentor capture managers, pursuit leaders, and account team members Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and client-centricity across regions Brand, Profile & Market Engagement Partner with Global and Regional Marketing & Communications to raise AECOM’s profile with OEM clients Represent B+P in strategic client forums, industry engagements, and executive discussions Reporting Line Reports to Head of Strategy & Growth, Global Buildings + Places Travel Global travel expected (approximately up to two weeks per month), with emphasis on key OEM markets across the Americas, EURI, MEA, and ANZ Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related discipline aligned to B+P services 12+ years of experience working with OEMs and government clients, including senior leadership in account or program management 4+ years of experience in a leadership role with a demonstrated ability to work across geographies and disciplines Experience in the defense sector and a strong network across OEMs within the UK, Continental Europe, the Middle East, and Australia/New Zealand Demonstrated success leading global client accounts, complex pursuits, and multi-region delivery Strong commercial acumen, consultative selling expertise, and executive communication skills Preferred Qualifications 15+ years of experience working with OEMs and government clients, including senior leadership in account or program management MBA preferred Additional Information About AECOM AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM. Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address [email protected] if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. State/Province: London, City of Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places Work Location Model: Hybrid Operating Group: Group Support Primary Location: UK - London - Aldgate Tower

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Responsibilities

The role involves setting and executing the global strategy for engagement with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) clients while serving as the primary Client Account Manager for priority accounts. The lead will drive sustainable revenue growth, manage complex pursuits, and build high-performing cross-business line teams across multiple global regions.