Global Content & Thought Leadership Lead – Senior Manager or Director

AECOM

Senior content leader at AECOM developing content strategy aligned with brand positioning and growth priorities. Leading a global team to create compelling narratives and high-impact content.

Posted 4/7/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $165,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and deliver a cohesive global content and thought leadership strategy.
Lead the development of high-impact, insight-driven content across flagship research.
Serve as editorial lead on complex, high-profile, multi-author content.
Partner with senior leaders to identify priority themes and points of view.
Oversee prioritization, resourcing, and sequencing of content to maximize impact.
Lead the global content and thought leadership function providing leadership and guidance.
Write and edit senior-level thought leadership content.

Requirements

What you’ll need

For Sr. Manager: BA/BS plus at least 10 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education plus at least 2 years of leadership experience
For Director: BA/BS plus at least 12 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, plus at least 4 years of leadership experience
Experience working in a similarly large, complex, global organization
Advanced degree

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
employee stock purchase plan

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Soft Skills

leadershipeditorial skillsstrategic thinkingcontent developmentcollaborationcommunicationinsight-driven content creationprioritizationguidanceresource management

Certifications

BA/BSadvanced degree