Regional Data and AI Leader

ReqID : SAN00010S

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

In the US and Canada, clients leading large infrastructure projects and operating extensive networks increasingly find themselves in need of data and AI consulting services. We are seeking an experienced and visionary Regional Data and AI Leader (Associate Principal) in either the United States or Canada to join our Americas region! This newly created, strategic role will lead data and AI advisory services, driving business development and technical excellence across the US and Canada. You will work closely with the Digital Advisory, Software Development, Data, and Geospatial teams, collaborating with market leaders in Rail, Aviation, Water, and Energy. This role is designed for expansion, with future team-building anticipated as project workload and pipeline grow!

The Opportunity

• Monitor project timelines, budgets, and resources; provide oversight and guidance to staff.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to client satisfaction.
• Identify and address potential issues or risks; ensure compliance with contractual obligations and quality standards.
• Work with Market Leaders in Rail, Aviation, and Water to expand digital advisory relationships with existing clients and open relationships with new clients.
• Lead business development strategies to win new projects and diversify services.
• Supervise proposal and bid preparation; talk contracts and terms.
• Identify suitable partners for major pursuits.
• Advise clients on their data and AI strategy and implementation roadmap.
• Develop data and AI advisory service offerings relevant to the market.
• Advise clients on technology vendors and assist procurement to deliver on data and AI strategies.
• Possess solid understanding of principles of data governance, information management, data architecture, and AI / ML.
• Identify and mitigate project risks related to technical, regulatory, and contractual requirements.
• Implement quality control measures to monitor and improve project outcomes and client satisfaction.
• Represent Arup as a Data Strategy and AI leader with vision, innovator, and partner of choice in the marketplace. People Management / Team Leadership
• Assess expertise in current regional digital team to support Data and AI advisory projects.
• Upskill digital staff to support Data and AI Advisory projects.
• Identify staffing needs and participate in recruitment and hiring.
• Support career development through mentoring, coaching, and participation in promotion and review processes.
• Monitor project budgets and financial performance to achieve revenue targets and profit margins.
• Implement financial controls and risk management practices.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

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What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits at Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. As a member of Arup, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm’s financial performance). Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future

Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available

San Francisco Hiring Range – The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in SF is $220,000 to $240,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note, hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of San Francisco will differ.

Different People, Shared Values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture : from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com / careers / your-life-at-arup.

Our Application Process

We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of a protected veteran, or disability.

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