Digital Rail Leader - East Geography

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. 

We are seeking a Senior Digital Rail Consultant to join our team. The Senior Digital Rail Consultant is an Associate level leadership position that will sit in our New York, Boston, Chicago or DC office! They will work closely with the regional Digital Rail Leader, the regional Digital Services Leader and the regional Rail Business Leader to expand the impact of our digital services business in the Eastern and Southern US rail market. Given the seniority of this role, they may be engaged on projects in other geographies such as Canada, where there is currently a market demand for digital advisory work with Arup’s rail clients.

Specifically, this role will act as a client-facing digital integrator, being responsible for the digital strategy and for the implementation of the digital roadmap on rail projects across Arup’s digital capabilities. This role will additionally help to further expand our local digital service offering in the key areas of GIS/BIM integration, digital twin, AI, and digital strategy advisory and will support local client relationship development and further bolster our local digital presence. As this role will require general Digital Consulting skills, it will also respond to opportunities outside of the rail sector as they present themselves, with the primary focus remaining on rail.

The Senior Digital Rail Consultant will bring client contacts, a depth of digital knowledge and experience from the industry, links to the institutions and key bodies for this industry as well as a track record in business development and client relationship management! A key part of this role will be to secure new and repeat work for the business.

The Opportunity  

• Support pursuits with clients such as Amtrak, MTA, MBTA, WMATA, CTA and others.
• Support / lead / oversee the development and execution of business development strategies to win new projects and contracts and diversify services provided to clients.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Supervise the preparation of proposals and bid submissions.
• Experience with digital transformation leadership including Agile Methodologies.
• Monitor project timelines, budgets, and resources and provide oversight and mentorship to staff.
• Lead project progress, achievements, and work to identify and address potential issues or risks.
• Ability to develop a digital vision, strategy and roadmap, and oversee implementation of the digital roadmap.
• Conceptualizing, developing, deploying, and/or maintaining digital twin projects.
• Expertise in one or several trending areas of focus with Arup’s rail business: digital twins, AI and data science, asset management, cybersecurity. Expertise in other leading digital transformation practices also encouraged.
  
  

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? 

• 10–12 years of experience in delivering digital solutions in the infrastructure sector (rail-sector experience preferred)
• Networked with clients in the Rail market
• Business development experience
• Technical understanding of some or all of the following: GIS, BIM, data science, software development, user experience design, digital twin, and cybersecurity
• Commercial/finance skills and ability to develop fee proposals
• The ability to prioritize optimally, handle deadlines and exceptional organization skills required for our rapidly changing environment.
• Effective presentation skills, with colleagues and clients of all levels
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Certified / Professional designation in a digital subject area (GIS, BIM, software, related) or PM Certification

Please note that all applicants must apply directly via the job portal. If this role is not quite what you are looking for, but you are interested in other opportunities for a future with purpose, please sign up to our Talent Community where you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you to shape a better world.

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 

New York Hiring Range –  The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in New York is $155,000 to $195,000 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 New York 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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