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Job Ref:	83228BR
Employer:	Earth Tech Inc..
City:	Los Angeles
State/Province:	CA
Country:	United States
Type of Employment:	Full Time

Job Description:

AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. Highlight projects include the design, engineering and/or construction of the World Trade Center in New York City, the Olympic Parks in London and Rio De Janeiro, major infrastructure like freeways and marine ports, and U.S. military bases internationally. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 140 countries and had revenue of $8.2 billion during the 12 months ended Dec. 31, 2012. More information on AECOM and its services can be found at www.aecom.com

Director, Strategic Initiatives

The Director, Strategic Initiatives will help advance the agenda of executive leadership by driving critical initiatives. This position will report to the President’s Chief of Staff and will drive a variety of 1-2 initiatives at any given time which are of strategic importance to AECOM. This position requires the acumen to handle complex situations, balance multiple responsibilities and influence key stakeholders. The position is based at AECOM’s corporate headquarters in downtown Los Angeles and may require some travel.

Responsibilities

The Director, Strategic Initiatives will:

Drive a variety of initiatives (generally 1-2 at a time) to advance the agenda of executive leadership and AECOM’s goals. Examples include initiatives related to new business development, growing existing business areas, developing content and perspectives for strategic meetings, and other efforts related to the continuous improvement of internal processes at AECOM
Work with the Chief of Staff to establish, monitor and update priorities for a defined period (quarterly, fiscal year or rolling 12-months), reassessing status on a regular basis, and adjusting plans as necessary
Manage and coordinate executive calendars and activities, including calls, meetings, conferences, presentations and communications.
Oversee and/or develop briefing materials (biographies, presentations, reports, scripts, etc.) for key meetings and other events with internal and external parties including senior level AECOM in-country, operational and corporate managers, Finance, Investor Relations, Communications, M&A, AECOM Board related functions, and government officials, senior business partners and clientele
Collaborate with and achieve actionable results through others, build strong and sustainable relationships and interact within all levels of the organization. Establish excellent working relationships with key stakeholders, including the executive team
Understand the structure of the organization to interact with internal partners; manage the flow of information and contacts in/out of the organization based on a deep and strategic knowledge of the AECOM’s priorities
Partner with the Executive Assistants to address administrative issues
Rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A wide degree of initiative, creativity and latitude is expected

This career opportunity is ideally suited for a professional with 10-20 years of experience who has strong business acumen, exceptional organizational skills and desire to provide executive-level support to a large, diverse and publicly traded organization.

Experience and Skills:

· 10+ years total work experience

· 3+ years direct team and 3+ years direct project managerial experience

· 5+ years client or executive stakeholder interfacing role

· Prior experience in some of AECOM’s industry/end markets a plus, e.g. E&C

· Prior management consulting or chief of staff experience a plus

· Prior operational experience in a Fortune 500 company a plus

· Experienced in market research and analysis, strategic planning, financial analysis and reporting, project/program management and vendor management

· Proven experience in driving enterprise wide initiatives with evidenced results

· Track record of promotions and/or increased responsibility

· Highly comfortable with MSOffice and corporate financial reporting systems

· Relevant post graduate degree highly preferred

What We Offer AECOM is a place where you can put your innovative thinking and business skills into high gear and work alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people. It's a place where you can apply your skills to some of the world's most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects worldwide. It's a place that values the diversity of our areas of practice and our people. It's what makes AECOM a great place to work and grow. AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Post Date:

02/13/2013

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