 The State & Local Transportation Advisory Leader, U.S. East & LATAM is responsible for defining and executing AECOM's transportation advisory strategy for state and local government clients across the East Region, driving business growth, expanding advisory capabilities, and strengthening AECOM's position as a trusted advisor to transportation agencies and public-sector leaders. Serving as a senior advisor to transportation executives, agency leaders, elected officials, and infrastructure stakeholders, this role helps clients address complex investment, operational, funding, resilience, technology, and organizational challenges.The ideal candidate brings extensive experience leading transportation agencies, major capital programs, or public-sector transportation organizations and possesses deep understanding of the funding, policy, operational, and delivery challenges facing state and local transportation agencies. Key responsibilities:Advise transportation agencies and public-sector leaders on infrastructure investment strategies, capital program planning, funding prioritization, and long-term portfolio developmentSupport agency executives in addressing major transportation, mobility, resilience, and economic development challengesLead strategic advisory engagements involving capital program transformation, agency modernization, organizational effectiveness, and risk managementProvide guidance on innovative funding and financing approaches, federal funding programs, public-private partnerships, and investment prioritizationAdvise transportation agencies on the development, evaluation, and implementation of emerging technologies that improve project and program delivery, enhance operational performance, support public policy objectives, and deliver greater value from infrastructure investments Practice Leadership & GrowthDevelop and execute the East Region State & Local Transportation Advisory growth strategy, including market priorities, investments, and service offeringsIdentify emerging client needs and industry trends to expand AECOM's advisory presence and differentiate its transportation advisory solutionsEstablish and enhance advisory methodologies, tools, and intellectual property that drive delivery excellence and scalable growthLead the development and positioning of advisory offerings across transportation strategy, capital programs, funding and finance, operational excellence, digital transformation, and resilienceAchieve bookings, revenue, profitability, utilization, and growth targets while ensuring sustainable business performance  Client Advisory & Business GrowthServe as executive sponsor for key transportation clients and strategic pursuits throughout the East RegionBuild and maintain trusted relationships with state DOT executives, local transportation agencies, transit authorities, metropolitan planning organizations, governors' offices, legislatures, and other public-sector decision-makersLead business development efforts that generate new advisory opportunities and expand relationships across priority transportation clientsCreate opportunities for integrated advisory, planning, design, program management, and implementation services consistent with a One AECOM approachFoster innovation in advisory delivery approaches that improve client outcomes and business performance.Serve as a recognized thought leader in transportation advisory and infrastructure strategy.Monitor transportation policy, funding, regulatory, technology, and infrastructure investment trends to inform client strategies and service development People LeadershipRecruit, develop, and retain a high-performing team of transportation advisory professionals and subject matter expertsFoster a collaborative, high-performance culture aligned with AECOM's Leadership Capabilities and valuesBuild leadership pipelines and succession plans to support long-term organizational growth and continuity.Leverage AECOM's strategy-to-delivery platform to convert advisory opportunities into broader enterprise engagementsPromote cross-business collaboration and account planning across priority transportation clients.Thought Leadership & Market InfluenceServe as a recognized thought leader in transportation advisory and infrastructure strategyPublish industry insights and represent AECOM at transportation conferences, industry associations, executive forums, and public-sector eventsMonitor transportation policy, funding, regulatory, technology, and infrastructure investment trends to inform client strategies and service developmentStrengthen AECOM's visibility and reputation within the state and local transportation market Enterprise Collaboration & One AECOM IntegrationPartner closely with Transportation, Program Management, Environment, Water, Buildings + Places, and other business lines to deliver integrated client solutionsLeverage AECOM's strategy-to-delivery platform to convert advisory opportunities into broader enterprise engagementsPromote cross-business collaboration and account planning across priority transportation clients 
