Associate Director - Rail (Deputy Head)

AECOM; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in Bengaluru seeks a Senior Associate Director/Deputy Head of Rails to support the Head of Rails and EC senior management in delivery and operations. You will help build the India team, lead the Rails projects, interview, select and onboard candidates, and ensure high standards of technical delivery.

The role requires a strong rail domain background, leadership to gain client confidence, and the ability to promote innovative solutions across diverse projects and geographies.

Qualifications

• Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• 15+ years of civil engineering experience, preferably with UK/Middle East/US exposure.
• Birds-eye view of projects and ability to see the bigger picture.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Accountability for assigned work and accuracy of deliverables.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn and develop.
• Leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops technical solutions to difficult problems and works with general direction.
• Experience in Rail market and regulatory standards.
• Lead and mentor India rail team; interview, select and onboard staff.
• Promote innovative solutions and maintain client confidence.
• Collaborate with senior management to formulate strategy and ensure continuity of operations.
• Report on performance and issues, driving improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

People management

Education

Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering

Job description

Company Description

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 worlds 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 over 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.

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Job Description

Role Description

The Senior Associate Director/Deputy Head of Rails will be responsible for supporting the Head of rails and EC senior management in delivery and operations and help them to build up and grow the headcount of our India team. This includes interviewing selecting and onboarding the right candidates. Lead the team supporting our Rail projects. This is a senior role within AECOM which requires strong technical understanding of the Rail sector. Great leadership ability and the ability to gain the confidence and trust of major clients. The ability to identify the most appropriate solutions to a wide range of projects, including promoting innovative ideas is an important requirement of the role.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. Works under only general direction. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions.
• Experience in Rail Market overall.
• Experience in UK, UAE, US, Canada, Middle East(preferred).
• Should be knowledgeable in rail design services, associated regulations and technical standards.
• Capable of working on as own initiative, as an overall responsibility and accountability for assigned work.
• Must be a team player and possess strong interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to make decisions, act on own initiative and operate in a pro-active way.
• Maintains affiliation with professional societies to keep abreast of current technologies.
• Collaborating with other senior management to formulate strategy for Business Continuity and requirements.
• Enhance the communication channel between businesses, Support functions and management.
• Implementation of important policy and processes.
• Interface between Support functions and Business.
• Implement efficient process and mechanism for streamline working between businesses and support functions.
• Oversee the adoption of new technology solutions in the businesses.
• Regular reporting to senior management about the performance and issues and suggest improvements.

Requirements

• Ability to build consensus and relationship among business leads, management and employees.
• Excellent communication and influencing skill.
• Good in Business Negotiation and people management.
• A strong managerial acumen and familiarity with business administration principles.
• Prioritizing and delegating task ability.
• Able to introduce new processes and improve existing processes and get buy in from all.
• Must have leadership skills/ability.
• Roles required people with good stress tolerance.
• Ability to get the job done.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Master of Engineering degree (or equivalent education) in an appropriate engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Applicants must have more than 15years of experience in CivilEngineering, UK/Middle East/US/experience, which would be desirable but are not essential.
• Able to see the bigger picture and take a birds-eye view of projects
• Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure.
• Accountability for assigned work.
• Accuracy precision of work.
• Willingness to learn and develop.
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Enthusiastic and Self-motivated.