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AECOM Strategist in Chicago, Illinois
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 nearly 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 Strategist / Business Transformation Consultant to be based in our Chicago, IL office. This position is not remote . Strategy+, AECOM’s design consulting studio, operates at the intersection of Business Transformation, Communications Dynamics and Place Strategies and is looking for highly motivated applicants who possess outstanding analytical, communication and design skills. The successful candidate will join our multidisciplinary team of talented management consultants and designers and be responsible for supporting our state-of-the-art consulting projects which encompass world class corporations, healthcare and cultural institutions, universities, and local and federal government.
Working as a collaborative team leader, this individual will be responsible for excellence in leading, managing and delivering projects, including client interaction, communication, planning, research, data analytics, visualization, workshop facilitation, presentation preparation coordinating one or more project teams, undertaking business development and report writing with oversight from a Project Manager and Principal in Charge.
Desirable Knowledge and Expertise
Candidates will be expected to possess deep expertise in one or more of the following:
Business strategy, data analytics and operations planning
Communication strategy, branding and marketing
Workplace strategy, planning and design
Familiarity with equity principles and DEI/JEDI concepts
User research, design strategy, and/or space programming
Creating and delivering change management strategies and organizational development plans
Expertise in user research, design strategy, and space programming
Design background in architecture, planning, interiors, graphics, product or web design
Technical Skills Range
Candidates will be expected to possess skills in on or more of the following:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel
Web based data analytics, visualization and presentation software
Project management, project work planning, scheduling and resource deployment
Business development, market planning and client relationships
Space programming, user research, design strategy and conceptual design
Culture and Personality
Candidates will be expected to possess as many of these attributes as possible:
Highly collaborative, highly communicative, creative team leader
Excellent presentation and communication skills – “Design Story Telling”
Comfortable in a fast-paced, open, creative environment
Ability to lead workshops, focus groups and presentations
Critical thinking and persuasive writing skills
Familiarity with research methodologies and processes
Commitment to social impact and equitable change
High degree of flexibility and the ability to lead multiple projects in multiple teams, across multiple markets
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- BA/BS + 6 years of related experience or AA/AS (US) + 8 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Preferred Qualifications:
10 years relevant post education experience
Master’s degree in business, social science, architecture, engineering, planning, design or another relevant field
Experience creating and delivering change management strategies and organizational development plans
Experience in project and/or program management
Interest in or experience with strategies for sustainability or sustainable design
Experience in or familiarity with one or more of the following fields: real estate development, architecture, engineering, planning, interiors, graphics, product design, web design,
Adobe Creative Suite (specifically InDesign)
Additional Information
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Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $105,000.00 - $140,000.00.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program 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 absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10102414
Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: West
Career Area: Consulting Services
Work Location Model: Hybrid