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Project Director - Industrial Advisory (Defence Sector Lead)Location: Manchester, England, United KingdomAECOM Manchester, England, United KingdomJoin to apply for the Project Director - Industrial Advisory (Defence Sector Lead) role at AECOMWe are seeking an experienced professional to lead and grow Advisory work in the defence sector, reporting to the head of Industrial Advisory. You will be responsible for ensuring the technical and commercial success of projects delivered.OverviewAECOM is a global network of experts delivering advisory, design, engineering, and construction management across the project lifecycle. Our Industrial Advisory team supports UK&I and global projects with industrial expertise and Lean thinking.ResponsibilitiesLead the business growth of Industrial Advisory in the defence sectorSupport strategic growth objectives of Advisory Services and Industrial AdvisoryDevelop a strategic growth plan for defence and deliver on this planSupport development of value propositions for Industrial Advisory capabilities in defence environments, including Manufacturing/Mechanical or digital inputsSupport development of innovative thought leadership and best practice methods for manufacturing process improvementsDevelop a network within AECOM to promote Advisory into projects and with clientsDevelop client relationships through project delivery and business developmentDevelop solutions to business/client challenges based on understanding or analysis of business practices and goalsCollaborate with Advisory Services teams to formulate strategy and offerings that maximise the wider AECOM teamEnsure projects under your management are delivered to quality, cost, and time constraintsQualificationsMust already hold or be capable of applying for Security clearance of SC level (UK resident for at least 5 years), a UK national and single passport holderExperienced, approachable leader with strong leadership, coaching, and influencing skillsBackground in in-house manufacturing/engineering, design, project, or process improvement, or as part of a machine/system integrator within DefenceAutomation/robotics knowledge and experience advantageousMechanical handling experience including cranesManufacturing equipment design, layout planning or production process planningExperience or willingness to develop consulting capacity and stakeholder relationshipsDemonstrated initiative and ability to handle complex problemsStrong client listening, understanding, and argumentation for servicesFlexible and willing to travel; hybrid working with regular travel to locations in the UK and EuropeUnderstanding of Continuous Improvement, Lean, and Six Sigma as applied to projectsExperience in leading improvement/change projectsIdeally qualified to HND level or above, or at least ten years of industry experience; professional body membership is advantageousAdditional InformationAbout AECOM: A Fortune 500 global infrastructure firm with revenue and capabilities spanning advisory, planning, design, engineering, and construction management. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and are committed to environmental, social and governance priorities.Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity: Hybrid work options with flexible locations; safe and respectful workplace; equal opportunity employer status. Disability Confident Employer; reasonable accommodations available via ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com.All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. ReqID: J10138303 #J-18808-Ljbffr
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