Colombia Country Manager

Company Description

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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 nearly 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**:
Join AECOM, the world’s premier design, engineering, environmental, and consulting firm, as the Colombia Country Manager and take the lead in our ambitious expansion efforts in the country and Latin America and the Caribbean. This pivotal role offers a remarkable opportunity for a proven leader to drive the rapid growth of our architecture, design, engineering, environmental, social, program management and advisory services, serving our global and local private clients and key government programs in Colombia across a wide array of industries.

As the Country Manager, you will be the driving force developing a world class team of talented professionals and expand AECOM's footprint in Colombia through some of the most iconic and impactful projects in the country. Your mission is to contribute and implement the AECOM strategy in Colombia by expanding our client base, develop the capabilities of our teams and operations in Colombia and leverage our global expertise housed in AECOM's Centers of Excellence to deliver programs and projects in Colombia that make a difference in the life of our communities in the country.

Your responsibilities will encompass the development of business opportunities and overseeing our investment decisions to grow our top line revenue and EBITDA, manage risks and keep the teams focus to those programs and projects where AECOM can make a meaningful contribution, and the meticulous oversight of our local operations to ensure compliance and alignment with our core values. This role offers a unique opportunity to leave an indelible mark on AECOM's continued success in Colombia, a dynamic market ripe for growth and innovation. If you're ready to lead this exciting journey, we welcome your expertise and leadership to drive our vision to new heights.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
**Manage to a strategy**:
+ Contribute to developing the AECOM strategy to build our capabilities in Colombia to deliver complex design, engineering, environmental, social, and program management and advisory services to our clients.

+ Manage the implementation of our strategy through the regular oversight of our operations and business line, and engineering teams to ensure focus and adequate allocation of resources.

+ Manage to meet AECOM Key Financial Indicators, including Gross and Net Revenue, Cost, and EBITDA.

+ Manage our strategic investments and business development efforts to expand our client base and services offering, and position AECOM to successfully grow our business.

+ Develop the talent and professional teams strategically to build the AECOM capabilities in Colombia to service our clients in the country and enhance our global capabilities.

+ Drive a culture of innovation, quality, and timely performance.

+ Lead the implementation of our risk management policies and procedures and ensure we mitigate our projects risks.

+ Manage a Client-Centric Approach that prioritizes the delivery of the highest level of service to clients, fostering trust and long-lasting relationships, and ensuring client satisfaction.

**+ Stakeholder Relations**: Conduct regular business reviews and maintain meaningful connections with key stakeholders, building value-based relationships.

**Market Focus**:
+ Exercise local market understanding and knowledge of the local market, including in-depth awareness of industry trends, competitors, and potential opportunities and challenges to lead the business.

+ Through deep understanding of AECOM global capabilities and cutting-edge technologies and services, position the company as a market leader with potential clients and the market overall.

+ Identify and nurture new market niches where AECOM has global capabilities and can provide a differentiated service offering.

**Talent Management**:
+ Develop a culture of merit, responsibility, excellence, and team work to create an environment that attracts the best talent available in Colombia.

+ Lead our employee