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AECOM Digital Solution Architect in Denver, Colorado
Company Description
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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 world’s 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
AECOM is seeking a talented and experienced Digital Solution Architect to join our digital practice areas within US. You will play a crucial role in translating business requirements into technical solutions, designing, and overseeing the implementation of complex systems, and ensuring alignment between business goals and technology strategies. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders, including business leaders, developers, and project managers, to deliver innovative and scalable solutions that meet our clients' needs.
This position will primarily be a remote/virtual position that can be based from a variety of US location, and will require an occasional commute into the office with up to 30% required travel. This position will support the US West Region.
Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $100,000.00 - $149,000.00.
About AECOM
At AECOM, we believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
About Digital @ AECOM
As a member of the Global Enterprise Capabilities team, you will work with leaders from around the Globe region to engrain and define our digital services, to share best practices, to leverage global capabilities and to support North America opportunities and projects. While services and solution management will be set globally, they will be tailored for implementation within the regions, individual business line verticals, and for each client.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Translation and Engagement
Act as a steward between business stakeholders, clients, and technical teams to facilitate the development of solutions, selection of technology, and develop offerings to identified client challenges.
Translate highly complicated and robust digital solutions into vernacular and domain specifics that align with varying levels of domains, leadership, and clients.
Diagram and visually conceptualize (in real-time) use cases, alternatives, and solution concepts to enable alignment between business stakeholders and technical teams.
Alignment with Global Teams Emerging Capabilities
- Work closely with cross-functional global teams, including developers, business analysts, project managers, and executives. Collaborate effectively with different stakeholders, build consensus, and drive alignment towards common goals.
Engagement Leadership
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between business requirements, technical designs, and implementation efforts.
Lead the development of detailed scopes of work, technical approaches, and fee proposals.
Quality Through Delivery
- Remain continuously engaged throughout the end solution implementation to ensure quality and alignment with business stakeholders and client’s needs.
Technical Architecture & Advisory
Design end-to-end technology solutions that are scalable, reliable, and aligned with business objectives.
Provide analysis and recommendations on the level of technology solution based on technical and broader requirements (scale of project/client, cost vs. ROI, support, resource capabilities, etc.).
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
BA/BS + 8 years of relevant experience in digital project and solution delivery in a consulting environment.
Proven experience as a Solution Architect or similar role, with a track record of designing and implementing complex systems and applications.
Strong ability to articulate conceptual architecture in a project and pre-sales environment, and explain options and tradeoffs between COTS, low-code, and custom development in order to realize the client’s business objectives.
Strong track record of client presentation, communication, and technical workshop facilitation.
Deep experience in development of scopes of work, technical approaches, and fee proposals in a consulting environment.
Strong understanding of software architecture principles, design patterns, and best practices.
Strong knowledge of low code database, app development, automation, and business intelligence platforms within the Microsoft Power Platform.
Proficiency in architecting solutions on cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
Attributes/skills:
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with the ability to analyze complex issues and propose effective solutions.
Adept at analyzing complex problems, identifying root causes, and developing innovative solutions. Be able to think critically and creatively to address technical challenges and business requirements effectively.
Present strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire and motivate team members, provide guidance and mentorship, and foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Strong analytical skills analyze business requirements, technical constraints, and other factors to design optimal solutions. Be able to evaluate different options, weigh trade-offs, and make informed decisions based on data and insights.
Have a customer-centric mindset, with a keen understanding of user needs and preferences to be able to prioritize delivering value to customers and strive to create solutions that enhance user experience and satisfaction.
Preferred Experience:
Experience working in an architectural, engineering, and/or construction consulting services environment.
Experience and working domain knowledge in the infrastructure services industry.
Experience in conceptual design tools like Figma or Adobe XD
Certifications such as TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect.
Experience in program and project management technology toolsets and information systems (Microsoft, Oracle, InEight, Unifier, Smartsheet).
Working knowledge of application of AI, Machine Learning, and low code packaged AI solutions.
Additional Information
Sponsorship Opportunities for US Employment Authorization, now or in the future, are not available for this position.
Due to the amount of travel required for this role, for positions with driving responsibilities, Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed as part of AECOM’s background check process to ensure compliance with the Company’s driving standards.
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Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $100,000.00 - $149,000.00.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10107725
Business Line: PCC
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Enterprise Capabilities
Career Area: Digital & Engineering Technology
Work Location Model: Hybrid