Global Client Account Director, Data Centers - Remote (U.S.)

About the role

AECOM is looking to hire a Global Account Director in our Data Center and Technology Market Sector. This role will be the executive overseeing AECOM's relationship with one or more of our largest global technology clients, each having projected annual revenue of $30-$60m across all of AECOM's global regions and business lines (Buildings+Places, Water, Environment+Energy, Transportation, Program Management and Federal).

You will report to the Senior Vice President and Head of Global Technology and Data Centers and be responsible for growing AECOMs business with these clients. KPIs for this role will be focused on portfolio growth, profitable delivery, client satisfaction, strength and seniority of relationships, and long-term strategic direction.

The ideal candidate is very growth-oriented, resilient, and inspiring leader who is well-connected in the data center industry, and adept at building relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a clear and actionable strategy to deliver profitable, organic growth of the account(s), aligned with our global data center and technology sector strategy
• Establish yourself with your clients as a visible, global leader who adds value and delivers successful outcomes aligned with their business objectives
• Provide leadership and direction to global multi-disciplinary teams, promoting all of AECOM's services
• Influence the decisions of AECOM's leadership across the business to better align with your client's priorities
• Develop and maintain senior and executive client relationships
• Work with regional leadership and project teams to anticipate issues and continuously improve quality
• Serve as a connector across parts of AECOM's business to delivery unique and differentiated solutions to address your client's most complex challenges. This includes pulling teams and solutions together from across our global footprint to strengthen client relationships and achieve successful outcomes (client satisfaction, repeat business, high-quality project delivery).
• Raise AECOM's brand within the industry through thought leadership and conference speaking engagements
• Actively support the attraction and retention of client account management talent through mentoring
• Grow and maintain a network with current and potential clients utilizing industry reputation, experience and knowledge to develop new prospects and expand existing business.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field plus at least twelve (12) years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Proven experience developing relationships to drive growth
• A strong collaborator who thrives in a diverse and multi-disciplinary environment
• Experience in data center development
• Self-motivated, strong leader with significant experience in a client facing role
• Existing relationships with industry-leading hyperscalers, colocation companies, and/or developers
• Outstanding written and verbal English communication skills
• Ability to work in ambiguity and lead by influence
• Experience working with multicultural teams
• Willingness to travel domestically and globally
• Experience leading cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Senior relationships with hyperscalers, colocation companies, and/or developers in the data center market
• Experience working internationally
• Recognized industry leader who is well connected

Additional information

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.