Project Digital Delivery Manager - Transportation

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Company Description Personal and professional development is a life-long pursuit. This is a place for the intellectually curious - those with an innovative mindset, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a desire to get things done. We believe that building knowledge, sharing ideas, and teaching others are essential to career growth. Work with Us. Change the World. AECOM is involved in the most interesting and challenging transport infrastructure projects that are shaping the landscape around us and defining the future of Australia and NZ. We live and breathe culture, making sure our lives are integrated with our professional development and we actively enjoy the journey. Our teams work collaboratively across the world and our transportation experts leverage local knowledge and global capability to help clients navigate challenges and build a better world. Our expertise in planning, designing, and managing transportation systems allows us to help public and private clients move people and goods in smarter, more advanced, and sustainable ways. Everyone belongs at AECOM We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company , a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality , # Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer . Job Description AECOM is seeking 2 Project Digital Delivery Managers - one in Sydney , one in Brisbane - to lead digital delivery on some of the most significant transport infrastructure programs in Australia. These are senior, strategic roles at the centre of once-in-a-career work. How you'll make a difference Lead the project Digital Delivery function to ensure alignment with scope, standards, and client requirements, and confirm the externally facing Digital Management Plan (DMP) with the project team and obtain endorsement from Commercial, Risk, and Digital Lead Verifiers. Coordinate the Digital Delivery Execution Plan (DDEP/DEXP) across digital and production leads, including Information Management, Automation and Systems, Visualisation and GIS, BIM/Model Management, CAD, and software application specialists. Manage digital services and production leads to ensure project systems support delivery, enforcing information exchange and document control workflows. Collaborate with technical and delivery teams to mitigate digital delivery risks and establish efficient workflows to meet project milestones. Foster an inclusive environment that empowers team members, supports accountability, and encourages professional development. Partner with the Project Manager and Director to drive delivery efficiency, feed learnings back into the ANZ digital teams, and ensure continuous improvement is embedded across delivery toolkits and practices. Build and develop your team's capability through active mentoring and coaching. You will work alongside a predominantly early-career team and is expected to invest in their growth as a core part of the role. Qualifications The qualities that help you thrive The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don't tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply - all applications will be considered. At least 15 years of experience in digital engineering or a related field, with a background in a senior role such as Digital Delivery Manager, Digital Engineering Lead, BIM Manager, or BIM Consultant. Candidates who have progressed from design drafting or digital modelling into a systems and management focus are strongly encouraged to apply. A systems management background is essential. Your expertise should be in setting up, governing, and optimising digital delivery systems and workflows, not in hands-on production or CAD. We are looking for someone who drives the system, not the output. Solid working knowledge of digital delivery platforms and BIM tools, including ProjectWise, with the ability to configure and manage these at project level. Experience in transport infrastructure delivery is highly valued and will be a strong differentiator. Strong communication skills with the ability to engage confidently across all levels, from project directors and clients to technical teams, bringing clarity and purpose to every interaction. A demonstrated track record of mentoring and developing junior staff is a core requirement. You will be supporting an early-career team and are expected to play an active role in building their capability alongside your strategic responsibilities. Additional Information Why you’ll love working with us Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year Volunteer and representation leave Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know. Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Learn more about life at AECOM: LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , X , YouTube - explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more! 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. AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses. Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/. About AECOM 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 $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. 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. 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