VP, Global Growth Director – Defense (OEM)

AECOM•Philadelphia, PA

15d•$250,000 - $325,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a high-impact leadership role within AECOM’s Buildings & Places (B+P) business, responsible for defining and executing the global strategy for engagement with Prime System Integrator clients as it pertains to architectural and engineering design. The position carries accountability for client relationships, growth strategy, pipeline development, capture, and delivery performance across B+P global practice. It combines strategic leadership with hands-on account execution to drive growth, strengthen client partnerships, and deliver consistent performance. The primary role focuses on the U.S. market, but will also involve interaction with other AECOM regions including the UK, Continental Europe, Middle East, and Australia/New Zealand. As this position is to focus on Defense Primes (Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, BAE, RTX, etc.), a deep sector expertise in defense systems will be looked upon more favorably. This position will report to the Global B+P SVP, Head of Strategy & Growth, and will work closely with our US DOW Team and global defense leaders across the company. We welcome applications from candidates who are already performing in a similar role, as well as those who have the experience, capability, and ambition to take the next logical step in their career progression into this position.

Requirements

Background in architecture, engineering, or a related A/E discipline (e.g., building design, building engineering, planning, or program/construction management).
Demonstrated ability to translate technical foundation into business development and P&L growth for B+P services.
BA/BS +12 years experience or equivalent plus 4 years of leadership experience.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Proven experience working with Prime System Integrator and US DOW agencies.
Commercial knowledge of the Prime System Integrator industry in relation to infrastructure needs, contracts, fees and industry needs.
Leadership experience operating across geographies and multidisciplinary teams.
Demonstrated success leading accounts, complex pursuits, and multi-region delivery.

Nice To Haves

Deep sector expertise in defense systems.
Commercially astute, with executive stakeholder engagement skills.
Industrial background & experience in advanced manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Defining and executing the global strategy for engagement with Prime System Integrator clients as it pertains to architectural and engineering design.
Client relationship management.
Growth strategy development.
Pipeline development.
Capture and delivery performance across B+P global practice.
Strategic leadership and hands-on account execution.
Driving growth and strengthening client partnerships.
Delivering consistent performance.