Application Guide

How to Apply for Talent and Capability Manager

at AECOM

🏢 About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm that stands out for its commitment to building sustainable legacies through innovative solutions in transportation, water, energy, and environmental projects. Working at AECOM means contributing to meaningful projects that shape communities while being part of a company that values technical excellence and social responsibility. Their remote work structure offers flexibility while maintaining strong global collaboration.

About This Role

As Talent and Capability Manager for ANZ region, you'll be responsible for developing and executing talent strategies using the Build/Buy/Borrow/Bot framework, leading cyclical talent reviews and succession planning for critical roles, and serving as the primary liaison between ANZ and global talent teams. This role directly impacts AECOM's ability to retain and develop top talent in infrastructure consulting while ensuring regional alignment with global talent principles.

💡 A Day in the Life

Your day typically starts with reviewing ANZ talent data dashboards before collaborating with the P&C Director on regional strategy adjustments. You might facilitate a talent review session with engineering leaders, then connect with global talent teams to ensure alignment on priorities. Afternoons often involve coaching high-potential employees or partnering with AECOM University on learning program governance.

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🎯 Who AECOM Is Looking For

  • Has 5+ years experience specifically in talent management strategy development and execution within large, matrixed organizations
  • Demonstrated success leading ANZ regional talent reviews and succession planning processes for technical/engineering roles
  • Proven ability to analyze talent data to inform retention strategies and forecast talent needs in infrastructure/engineering sectors
  • Experience acting as liaison between regional and global HR teams, with specific experience in ANZ business contexts

📝 Tips for Applying to AECOM

1

Quantify your experience with talent data analysis - mention specific metrics you've tracked (retention rates, succession pipeline strength, etc.) and how they informed strategy

2

Highlight any experience with the Build/Buy/Borrow/Bot framework or similar talent acquisition/development models

3

Demonstrate understanding of ANZ market talent challenges specific to infrastructure/engineering sectors

4

Showcase experience partnering with technical/business leaders (not just HR colleagues) to forecast talent needs

5

Reference AECOM's sustainability focus by connecting talent development to building sustainable organizational capabilities

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your experience developing and executing talent strategies in ANZ region, specifically mentioning talent reviews and succession planning', 'Examples of successful stakeholder collaboration between regional and global teams in previous roles', "How you've used talent data analysis to drive retention and capability development decisions", 'Your approach to embedding DEI principles within talent management frameworks']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → AECOM's major ANZ infrastructure projects and their talent implications
  • → AECOM University structure and existing learning programs
  • → Recent AECOM sustainability reports and how talent management supports these goals
  • → ANZ engineering/infrastructure market talent trends and challenges

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through how you would implement the Build/Buy/Borrow/Bot framework for ANZ technical talent
2 Describe a time you had to align regional talent priorities with global frameworks - what challenges did you face?
3 How would you approach succession planning for critical engineering roles in ANZ infrastructure projects?
4 What metrics would you track to measure talent strategy effectiveness at AECOM?
5 How would you partner with AECOM University to ensure learning governance aligns with ANZ talent needs?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Generic talent management experience without specific examples in ANZ region or engineering sectors
  • Focusing only on HR processes without connecting to business outcomes in infrastructure consulting
  • No demonstrated experience bridging regional/global stakeholder needs in previous roles

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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