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

AECOM is seeking a Strategy Manager to lead the Organizational Dynamics team and support the growth of Transformation services in Central Canada. You will directly with the Transformation Services Leader and Advisory Business Line Leader to drive new business and ensure the success of current projects.

The successful candidate for this role is passionate about the people and organizations delivering major infrastructure projects, knows how to drive and develop high-performing teams and can implement the change to get them there. You also have the ability to skillfully take others on the journey with you and bring others into the process with ease.

We’re looking for a seller that seeks to understand client problems and a doer that can jump in to lead complex projects. Success in this role requires strong communication, comfort tackling diverse projects across differing industries, sincere motivation, eagerness to collaborate, and outstanding leadership, systems-thinking, and creative problem-solving skills.

Once You Are Here You Will

• Seek to understand AECOM, the markets we play in and uncover opportunities with existing and new clients
• Collaborate with leaders across AECOM to lead and support major pursuits
• Join existing major projects and quickly establish relationships with client leadership to as a trusted advisor
• Hire and develop a team to support you and coach team members to push their thinking and explore what’s possible
• Be passionate about trying new things rather than focusing on best practices
• Explore how approaches commonly adopted by corporate strategy and design might inform value creation in the built environment
• Inspire specialists, architects and engineers to think and act differently

About You

A T-shaped individual that broadly understands the many factors that contribute to the problem and the elements impacted by your solutions with a deep skillset in more than one of the following:

• Organizational design and development
• Organizational psychology and behavior
• Change management
• Workforce planning

You ask thought provoking questions rather than default to status quo, are comfortable wading into ambiguous problems and take ownership, are a critical systematic thinker and listen to understand, not to respond. Facilitation and public speaking are second nature to you and you’re able to push others and their thinking in conversation.

In addition to these specific skills, you possess a general skillset in the following:

• Management consulting and / or corporate strategy
• Data analytics and visualization
• Digital transformation
• User research and synthesis of qualitative data

You specifically possess these abilities and have experience with and and , and has specialized experience in one or more of the following areas and possesses a broader comfort and ability to work within many of these areas:

• Management consulting and / or corporate strategy

• Change management, human resources, organizational design

• User research, synthesis of qualitative data and generating insights

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, psychology or similar field and 8 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Preferred Requirements

• 10 years of experience
• Experience in the infrastructure industry and specifically on major programs
• Experienced in entrepreneurship, team / practice building within large consulting firms / organizations

Application Instructions

The following materials are required for your application to be considered. All documents can be attached together.

• Resume
• Cover letter (yes, we read them!) explaining why you are interested in this role and how your skills and experience align to this opportunity
• Project Example - To get to know you and your experience better, attach an example of work that you’re proud to help us understand your process, learnings & insights, why you made particular decisions, and most importantly, what was interesting or unexpected! Be visual, because the majority of communication with clients is visual and keep it to a max of 4 pages / slides – fewer pages / slides will not be penalized

Additional Information

• Relocation is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.