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Strategic Marketing Manager - Aviation - Europe & India
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Strategic Marketing Manager - Aviation - Europe & India
Marketing Manager, Aviation - Strategic Marketing AECOM – London, City of
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At AECOM, we're delivering a better world today and building legacies for tomorrow. Whether improving infrastructure, securing clean water access, or reshaping urban landscapes, our work helps communities thrive. As the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, we partner with clients to tackle the most complex challenges across transportation, aviation, buildings, water, energy, and environmental solutions.
With global infrastructure investment accelerating, AECOM’s services are in high demand. Join our 50,000+ global team—planners, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, and strategic leaders—as we shape a sustainable future.
About the Role
We are seeking a strategic marketing professional with 10+ years of B2B experience to lead our Aviation sector as part of the Strategic Marketing team. This pivotal role will champion growth-driven marketing strategies across Europe and India, focusing on brand elevation, pipeline development, and client engagement.
Reporting to the Head of Strategic Marketing, you will serve as a senior operational partner to Aviation leadership, Client Account Managers, and cross-regional marketing stakeholders. Your work will directly influence key sectors—with a critical focus on Heathrow and other high-priority accounts—ensuring marketing initiatives drive business impact, strengthen client retention, and create competitive differentiation.
Location: Hybrid (primary office in London, Aldgate Tower)
What Success Looks Like
By the end of your tenure, you will have ensured that the Aviation brand is:
✅ More visible, differentiated, and credible across the UK, Europe, and India. ✅ Strategically aligned with priority accounts and growth ambitions, with a clear focus on Heathrow. ✅ Directly contributing to pipeline development, work winning, and client retention. ✅ **Viewed as a trusted "growth partner" by leadership—not as a support function.
Key Accountabilities
1. Growth & Client Focus
- Act as a strategic marketing partner to Aviation leadership in UK/Europe/India.
- Develop brand-led strategies tailored to high-priority Aviation accounts.
- Ensure marketing delivered through events, thought leadership, and client-centric narratives directly impacts:
- Pipeline growth
- Winning new work
- Enhancing client retention
- Collaborate closely with Client Account Managers (CAMs) to champion client insights and desired experiences across the business.
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2. Strategic Marketing Leadership
- Synthesise client and market insights to align marketing objectives with AECOM’s business goals.
- Design and execute integrated multi-channel strategies:
- Regional and global events (flagship brand-alignment campaigns).
- Thought leadership (white papers, case studies, and Media Relations).
- Digital and collateral development (emails, social campaigns, websites).
- Translate complex technical capabilities into compelling, credible stories tailored for Aviation stakeholders.
- Measure success with:
- KPI and dashboard-driven reporting.
- Performance insights to guide iterative campaigns.
- Revenue impact analysis in monthly ROI campaigns.
3. Stakeholder Influence & Leadership
- Work across a matrix representing programs, partnerships, and fellow marketers.
- Build trusted relationships with sovereign leaders, senior decision-makers, and technical specialists.
- Articulate Aviation marketing strategy to leadership, fostering strategic alignment in governance forums.
4. Marketing Operations & Analytics
- Support the Head of Strategic Marketing in:
- Budget tracking
- Reporting
- Performance governance
- Marketing process development
- Monitor and optimise campaigns using data tools such as:
- Engagement analytics
- Return on Investment (ROI) tracking
- Client engagement dashboards
- Contribute to AECOM’s monthly global reporting, ensuring high-stakes insights follow marketing activities.
Required Qualifications
Experience & Vision
✔ 10+ years in Strategic Marketing within B2B environments (ideally aviation, infrastructure, or related sectors). ✔ Track record of growth-driven strategies delivering impact in highly competitive markets. ✔ Global perspective —time zone-awareness, cross-cultural perspective, and flexibility to align regional priorities with global objectives. ✔ Client-Centric focus: Strong relationships with clients and invariably championing their needs at executive levels.
Leadership & Hands-On Skills
✔ Leadership in cross-functional teams, adapting quickly to technical and cultural nuances (aviation teams, operators, government stakeholders, regulators). ✔ Data-driven approach—experience with analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, Google Analytics, marketing automation). ✔ Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related fields.
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Critical Core Competencies
🔹 Innovative Thinker: Identifies emerging industry trends and translates them into strategic wins. 🔹 Adaptability: Thrives in dynamic, high-pressure environments with shifting priorities. 🔹 Champion of Communication: Crafts clear, actionable messages that resonate at all levels. 🔹 Cultural Sensitivity: Deep respect for diverse European and Indian cultural nuances and collaboration norms. 🔹 Results-Oriented: Committed to measurable outcomes, leveraging insights for impact. 🔹 Hands-On Mindset: Ready to deliver beyond strategy—campaigns, execution, healthcare. ✔ Interest in rewarding growth, the flexibility of hybrid work, and aligning marketing to deliver transformational change.
About AECOM
We are the Fortune 500 company delivering on $16.1 billion USD in revenue (2025). Across transportation, buildings, water, and environmental solutions, we rely on:
🗞 A collaborative culture: Values unsilenced voices, innovation, and ethical standards. 🏢 Infrastructure leadership: As the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering sustainable solutions. ☁ Workplace freedom: Hybrid flexibility, technological investments, and opportunities for career growth. 🌍 Inclusivity & sustainability: Committed to equity, diversity, and ESG priorities.
As a globally recognised brand, AECOM welcomes talent that believes in shared impact—your growth is our success.
Why Join AECOM?
Benefits & Well-being
- Competitive compensation and well-being initiatives (mental health support, healthcare).
- Hybrid work validated, full control over office vs remote engagement.
- Career progression with leadership exposure and skill development.
- A Diverse & Global Ecosystem, fostering environments where relation-ships thrive.
Equal Opportunity & Inclusivity
“We respect potential." We are an Equal Opportunuity Employer and a Disability Confident Employer. If meet minimum criteria for this role but require accommodations, contact us for access under the Disability Confident interview scheme (et al.).
Day 1 Onboarding
All selected hires attend an in-person onboarding day as a condition of employment—a foundational step for integration.
Additional Notes
AECOM will maintain confidentiality under EEO guidelines.
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