Brisbane, QLD, Australia Remote (Country) Full-time

AECOM is hiring a Business Line Leader, Consulting & Technology for Australia and New Zealand

Responsibilities

  • Lead the creation and implementation of the regional Consulting & Technology strategy in alignment with global directives and local growth goals.
  • Identify core service lines, target client sectors, and key geographic markets, including digital advisory, data analytics, AI integration, technology platforms, programme management advisory, and digital engineering.
  • Track and respond to emerging market dynamics such as digital twin adoption, AI-enhanced project controls, smart infrastructure, and the convergence of consulting and technology in infrastructure.
  • Serve as external representative of the practice at industry events, client engagements, and through thought leadership and publications.
  • Advance profitable sector expansion through strategic business development, market differentiation, and disciplined client management, with direct responsibility for achieving bookings and revenue goals.
  • Cultivate and sustain executive-level relationships with key clients in government, asset ownership, private enterprise, and technology alliances.
  • Lead go/no-go assessments and early client engagement efforts, shaping solutions for major Consulting & Technology opportunities.
  • Develop and manage a robust, stage-gated opportunity pipeline from initial market positioning through bid, award, and mobilisation.
  • Establish and grow strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and technology collaborations to strengthen market competitiveness.
  • Promote the standardised use of digital engineering, artificial intelligence, data analytics, and technology platforms in consulting delivery, moving beyond pilot projects to operational integration.
  • Enhance the Consulting & Technology brand through thought leadership, technical publications, case studies, and client-facing demonstrations of capability.
  • Collaborate with global digital and technology centres of excellence to adapt and deploy proven solutions in the ANZ region.
  • Ensure service offerings anticipate and exceed evolving client demands driven by technological change in infrastructure consulting.
  • Integrate sustainability, resilience, and climate adaptation into consulting services and client recommendations.
  • Manage full P&L accountability for the sector, including bookings, net sales revenue, gross margin, utilisation, and revenue growth in line with regional financial targets.
  • Contribute to annual goal setting for bookings and net sales revenue, ensuring objectives are ambitious, market-informed, and aligned with delivery capacity.
  • Enforce commercial rigor by tracking financial performance, identifying variances early, and implementing corrective actions transparently.
  • Balance investment in growth initiatives with operational efficiency, using data to maintain margins while building future capabilities.
  • Lead talent strategy including recruitment, professional development, succession planning, and retention of key technical and consulting staff.
  • Foster a high-performing, diverse team that supports inclusion, belonging, and psychological safety.
  • Mentor Sector Managers and emerging leaders to build future leadership capacity within the Consulting & Technology practice.

Work Arrangement

Remote in Australia and New Zealand

Other

  • Requires leadership in shaping market strategy, building executive client relationships, leading major pursuits, and developing a high-performing team.
  • Expected to work alongside the global network to bring world-leading capabilities to clients.
  • Role involves influencing the future of the industry and leading one of the company's most dynamic growth platforms within a Fortune 500 organisation.
  • Must develop team, culture, and capability required for sustained competitive advantage.
About company
AECOM
AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering solutions in water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings. The company partners with public- and private-sector clients to solve complex challenges and build legacies through advisory, planning, design, engineering, and construction management. A Fortune 500 firm with $16.1 billion revenue in fiscal year 2025.
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Department Buildings & Places
Category management
Posted 6 days ago