Partner (Logistics & Transportation)

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Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. 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. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description AECOM Advisory is our new management consulting Global Business Line that aims to be a trusted adviser to senior level clients and executive teams on their most pressing enterprise and strategic needs. We serve the full value chain of clients active in infrastructure, and the built environment, including national governments, regulatory entities, city agencies, utilities, transit agencies, infrastructure operators and investors. Our global team of 400 staff comprises business consultants, economists, commercial strategists, technology architects, human capital and change management practitioners. We help our clients develop their strategy, improve their operational performance, and integrate digital systems to generate value for their stakeholders and impact for their communities. We are a new category of consulting firm; one that builds off true operational and technical expertise of our broader platform to bring industry depth and capability-driven insight to the clients we serve. AECOM Advisory is seeking an experienced consulting leader to support the growth of its Transportation and Logistics Advisory practice in India. This role focuses on strategic advisory, business development, client relationship management, and delivery of complex consulting engagements across the transportation and logistics sectors. The successful candidate will play a key leadership role in expanding AECOM Advisory’s market presence while advising clients on Supply chain strategy, Transportation and Logistics Infrastructure deployment, Infrastructure investment, and operational performance improvement initiatives. This position offers the opportunity to work within a fast-paced and collaborative consulting environment alongside multidisciplinary teams. Key Responsibilities Business Development & Market Outreach • Lead business development initiatives and originate strategic consulting opportunities within the transportation, logistics, and adjacent sectors. • Build and maintain strong relationships with government agencies, contractors, developers, investors, and institutional stakeholders. • Identify emerging market trends, client priorities, and growth opportunities across transportation, logistics, supply chain and adjacent sectors. • Develop and execute market engagement and client growth strategies. • Represent AECOM Advisory in industry forums, professional networks, and client discussions. Engagement Delivery • Lead and oversee advisory engagements across: o Transportation Infrastructure – Feasibility, CAPEX & OPEX o Logistics Infrastructure – Feasibility, CAPEX & OPEX o Warehousing o Multimodal Logistics o Supply chain strategy and optimization o PPP, Transaction advisory and investments in Transportation & Logistics • Serve as a trusted adviser to senior client stakeholders, including C-suite executives and government leadership. • Lead multidisciplinary consulting teams across multiple workstreams and geographies. • Drive narrative development and production of high-quality presentations, reports, and executive-level insights. • Provide quality assurance over analytical outputs, strategic recommendations, and client deliverables. Proposal & Process Management • Lead thought leadership, market positioning, and intellectual property development for the Transportation & Logistics Advisory practice. • Lead proposal development activities for strategic pursuits. • Coordinate cross-functional teams to develop technical and commercial solutions. • Manage pricing, subcontractor coordination, risk reviews, compliance processes, and proposal submissions. Qualifications • MBA from a top-tier institute or leading global business school. • Minimum 15 years of experience in management consulting in transportation, logistics, supply chain strategy, infrastructure advisory, or related advisory sectors. • Proven experience leading consulting engagements and business development initiatives. Demonstrated expertise in client relationship management and strategic advisory delivery. • Experience working on logistics and supply chain operations, infrastructure planning, transportation systems projects. • Exposure to government, PPP, or multilateral-funded infrastructure programs preferred. Additional Information • Strong understanding of infrastructure policy. • Excellent business development and client relationship management capabilities. • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to shape and position consulting opportunities. • Exceptional communication, presentation, and executive stakeholder engagement skills. • Ability to operate eGectively within a highly matrixed and multidisciplinary consulting organization. • Strong leadership presence with the ability to manage complex client engagements under tight timelines. • Collegial and collaborative approach with a strong client-service mindset. • Strong professional network within logistics, transportation, and infrastructure sectors preferred. 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. About AECOM AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits 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 absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. What makes AECOM a great place to work You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.