Global Talent Strategy Enablement Lead

Company Description

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Job Description

The Global Talent Strategy Enablement Lead owns the operational backbone of AECOM’s global Talent Strategy function, enabling effective delivery across Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, and Global Mobility. This role is accountable for end-to-end operations, budget management, process governance, vendor partnerships, and performance reporting across all three areas. We rely on this role to lead data analytics and reporting, drive AI-enabled enhancements to talent technologies and workflows, and partner on change management for new processes and technology releases. The role also enables strong team effectiveness by establishing and maintaining a consistent operating cadence, communication rhythm, and cross-functional alignment across the global talent strategy team.

This position will allow flexibility for primarily remote work and can be based from a variety of locations in the US.

Key Responsibilities:

• Global operations ownership: Lead and standardize operations across Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, and Global Mobility, ensuring scalable and consistent execution.
• Budget management: Own and manage the global Talent Strategy team budget, including forecasting, tracking, cost control, and investment planning.
• Analytics, reporting, and insights leadership: Lead data analytics and reporting across all three talent areas; define KPIs, partner on dashboard development, and deliver insights to inform strategy, performance, and prioritization.
• Vendor and technology partner management: Own relationships with key talent vendors and partners; partner closely with business analysts in the HR technology team; Ensure successful implementation of integrations, upgrades and system enhancements through operational rigor and thoughtful change management.
• Process governance and decision-making: Serve as the operational decision-maker for process design and optimization, ensuring alignment, compliance, consistency, and efficiency across global teams.
• AI enablement and innovation: Identify, prioritize, and partner with HR technology and IT on AI enhancements and automation opportunities across talent processes and technology; partner with stakeholders to pilot, implement, and scale improvements responsibly.
• Change management: Partner on change management for new processes and technology releases, including stakeholder engagement, communications, training enablement, adoption measurement, and continuous improvement.
• Team cadence and communications: Establish and maintain a consistent team operating rhythm (e.g., leadership readouts, team forums, monthly/quarterly business reviews), ensuring teams are aligned, informed, and connected.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Partner closely with HR tech, IT, data/analytics teams, and regional TM and TA leaders to ensure solutions are fit-for-purpose and globally adoptable.
• Risk and issue management: Proactively identify operational risks, dependencies, and constraints; drive mitigation plans and ensure continuity of critical talent operations.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, plus at least 12 years of relevant experience including at least 4 years of leadership experience
• Demonstrated experience in Talent Acquisition Operations
• Functional knowledge: Strong knowledge of TA strategies, tools, systems, and operating models, with the ability to translate strategy into scalable processes.
• Analytics capability: Proven ability to lead reporting, dashboards, and KPI frameworks to drive decisions and outcomes across talent functions.
• Technology and vendor management: Experience managing HR/talent technology partners, including roadmap alignment, renewals, and performance governance.
• Change leadership: Experience planning and driving change management for process and technology rollouts, including communications and adoption.
• Leadership and communication: Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across levels and functions.
• Execution in a fast-paced environment: Ability to manage multiple priorities, shifting timelines, and competing demands with strong organization and follow-through.
• Collaboration: Experience working effectively with diverse, cross-cultural, and geographically distributed teams.

Preferred Qualifications::

• Advanced certifications (e.g., HR, talent, change management, analytics, or related credentials)
• Experience with Talent Management and Global Mobility
• Experience working in a similarly large, complex, global, matrixed organization

Additional Information

• Sponsorship for US work authorization is not available for this position, now or in the future
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position

• THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND AECOM INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY 11/11/2026.

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About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.