Senior Information Manager

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Job Description Start Here Grow HereAECOM aspires to set the industry standard for best practice in the management of client information, ensuring full compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements across programmes. The Information Manager is responsible for delivering an accessible, efficient, and compliant information management consultancy service that supports innovation and maximises the effective use of AECOM and client processes and systems.

This role is critical in safeguarding client reputation by ensuring all project teams adhere to statutory obligations, industry standards, and established best practice in information management.

As a Senior Information Manager, you will lead the development and delivery of robust, compliant, and value-driven information management practices across programmes and projects. You will ensure information is treated as a strategic asset—supporting informed decision-making, enabling digital delivery, and driving organisational value.

You will establish and embed governance frameworks aligned with industry standards (e.g. ISO 19650, ISO 27001), oversee Common Data Environments (CDEs), and drive consistency, compliance, and continuous improvement across all information management processes.

Here's what you'll do Strategic Leadership & Governance Define and implement enterprise-level information management strategies aligned to organisational and client objectives.

Establish and maintain IM policies, standards, and procedures in line with ISO 19650 and broader governance frameworks.

Contribute to corporate information governance strategy and business planning.

Promote a consistent, scalable approach to IM across programmes and portfolios.

Compliance, Risk & Assurance Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and contractual requirements, including:

ISO 19650 suiteUK GDPR & Data Protection Act 2018

Freedom of Information Act 2000

Public Records Act 1958

Lead information risk management, ensuring risks are identified, reported, and mitigated.

Provide assurance reporting to senior stakeholders (e.g., Senior Information Risk Owners, Information Asset Owners, Governance Boards).Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, standards, and emerging best practice.

Information Lifecycle & Data Governance Oversee end-to-end information lifecycle management (creation, classification, storage, retrieval, retention, disposal).Define and implement data governance frameworks, including metadata standards, naming conventions, and classification structures.

Ensure information quality, integrity, accessibility, and security across systems.

Enable effective use of information for business intelligence and decision-making.

Digital Systems & CDE Management Lead the configuration, administration, and optimisation of digital platforms including:

Common Data Environments (CDEs)
Microsoft 365 / SharePoint Online Autodesk and related BIM platforms

Govern access controls, workflows, metadata schemas, and automation.

Ensure systems support ISO 19650 workflows and digital delivery requirements.

Team Leadership & Capability Development Lead, mentor, and develop Information Management and Document Control teams.

Allocate resources effectively based on project…