Global Content & Thought Leadership Lead (Sr. Manager or Director) - Remote US or UK

Company Description

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Job Description

In this role, you are a senior content leader, editor and strategic thinker with a deep understanding of the issues shaping AECOM’s clients’ agendas and the global infrastructure industry. Working with the global head of marketing, global marketing leadership team, business leaders and subject‑matter experts you will define and deliver a cohesive global content and thought leadership strategy that strengthens our brand, supports growth priorities and elevates the AECOM voice worldwide. You will lead the development of high‑impact, insight‑driven content across flagship research, executive thought leadership, and across digital platforms — ensuring our ideas are distinctive, relevant and activated across channels. Central to the role is translating complex expertise into compelling narratives that influence clients, build trust and reinforce our leadership in the market. This position will offer flexibility for primarily remote work schedules and can be based from a variety of locations in the US or UK. Key responsibilities Content strategy and thought leadership

• Working in partnership with the marketing leadership team you will devise and lead a global content and thought leadership strategy aligned to brand positioning, enterprise strategic growth priorities, and client needs, with a clear editorial vision and measurable outcomes.
• Serve as editorial lead on complex, high‑profile, multi‑author content — including flagship research (e.g. Future of Infrastructure), brand narratives, messaging frameworks and presentations.
• Partner with senior leaders across the business to identify priority themes, points of view, and opportunities to drive relevance, differentiation and spark discussion in the industry.
• Input thought leadership perspectives into broader corporate and marketing strategy discussions, ensuring content is an engine for brand and growth.

Editorial governance and planning

• Chair and coordinate the Global Editorial Committee, owning the global editorial calendar on Monday.com and leading structured planning through regular forums and reviews.
• Confirm that all content meets agreed editorial standards, tone of voice and quality benchmarks prior to publication.
• Maintain the established content governance framework for AECOM Insights
• Oversee prioritization, resourcing, and sequencing of content to maximize impact and reuse across regions, sectors and channels.

People and team leadership

• Lead the global content and thought leadership function providing leadership and guidance to all writers in AECOM.
• Lead, mentor and develop a high‑performing in‑house team of two talented writers and editors, setting clear objectives, standards and development plans.
• Provide editorial direction, coaching and feedback to build consistency, confidence and craft across the team’s output.
• Manage external freelancers and agencies as required, ensuring seamless integration with in‑house capabilities and consistent quality.

Content development and execution

• Write and edit senior‑level thought leadership content that reinforces AECOM’s expertise, supports enterprise critical pursuits and elevates the client experience.
• Research emerging trends and campaign‑related topics, developing original ideas and formats, and interviewing subject‑matter experts and leaders across the business.
• Collaborate closely with authors, contributors, and clients to shape content, secure alignment and manage review and clearance processes.

Brand stewardship and best practice

• Champion the AECOM’s Stylebook to elevate our writing standards and editorial best practice across the org