Engagement Manager

About the role

Engagement Manager will play a critical leadership role in shaping and delivering advisory engagements across transport and logistics for AECOM.

Key responsibilities

• Lead complex consulting assignments in logistics and transport, including roads, railways, inland container depots, multi‑modal logistics parks, ports, terminals, and airports.
• Drive high‑impact studies such as feasibility assessments, detailed project reports, sectoral visions, business plan development, traffic forecasting, and demand modelling.
• Build and manage senior client relationships with private sector firms, government entities, and PSUs.
• Provide thought leadership in transport strategy, logistics transformation, and infrastructure investment planning.
• Guide project teams, ensure delivery excellence, and foster capability building.
• Contribute to business development, proposals, and market positioning of AECOM’s advisory services in India.

Required profile

• MBA from a premier institute (IIMs, IIFT, XLRI, FMS, or other reputed business schools).
• Minimum 8 years of consulting experience in leading strategy/management consulting firms within infrastructure advisory.
• Strong sector focus on logistics and transport with project experience across roads, rail, ICDs, MMLPs, ports, terminals, and airports.
• Proven track record working with private sector leaders and government clients/PSUs.
• Deep expertise in feasibility studies, DPRs, business plan development, bid advisory, performance improvement, and due diligence.

Required skills

• Exceptional problem‑solving and analytical abilities.
• Strong financial analysis and business case development skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage senior client relationships and influence decision‑making.
• Leadership, team building, and people management capabilities.

What we offer

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, paid time off, flexible work options, well‑being resources, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
• Opportunities to work on global infrastructure projects with a Fortune 500 firm.