Digital, Data & AI Advisory Lead

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Job Description AECOM is seeking a Digital, Data & AI Advisory Lead to help grow our digital advisory & consulting business and associated practice areas within the Europe & India region. Aligning to the global & regional Digital Advisory & Consulting strategy, overall regional growth strategy and focusing on key clients in the region, this role will grow the digital advisory & consulting business for the region.

The role will manage the UK workstream and coordinate with regional teams and global advisory, provide growth opportunities and deliver client services that will support contributions for growth across all our sectors from Water, Energy, Defence & Transport. The Digital, Data & AI Advisory Lead reports to the Digital Advisory & Consulting Lead EUR&I.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan, organise and implement business development / engagement activities working closely with business lines and digital leads to build pipeline of capture and impact opportunities

Managing and growing a team to deliver digital and data advisory client services

Lead delivery of digital and data strategy engagements, including operating models, roadmaps and transformation initiatives

Conduct data maturity assessments, digital capability reviews, and architecture evaluations across client environments

Define and implement data governance frameworks, operating models and processes

Advise on design and adoption of data platforms (e.g. cloud data ecosystems, analytics solutions)
Support delivery teams by advising on data governance, analytics, and digital best practices throughout programme life cycles

Works with UK Client Account Managers to support client engagement and defines delivery requirements for team Provide expert advice on digital transformation strategies, data frameworks, and industry best practices

Facilitate workshops and stakeholder sessions to align on strategy and delivery priorities

Evaluate new technologies and advise on digital and data adoption for clients

Ability to lead  RfP, ITT, and tender responses, including bid strategy, content development, SME coordination, and end-to-end proposal management.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements 6–10 years’ experience in management consulting or a client-facing advisory role.

Demonstrated experience leading and supporting RfP, ITT, and tender processes within a consulting or professional services environment

Strong understanding of digital transformation, data strategy and governance frameworks

Demonstrated client relationship and business development capabilities

Demonstrated leadership and ability to manage work streams or small teams

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Preferred Qualifications Experience working with cloud platforms (e.g. Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) in a…