Associate Director | Advisory Digital & Data
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 62 countries. We work across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, delivering outcomes that improve people's lives through partnerships and innovative solutions.
Job Description
We are seeking an exceptional Associate Director to drive growth in the market, lead strategic client relationships, and help us achieve ambitious growth targets. This role will play a critical part in expanding our Infrastructure Digital – Data and Analytics services, delivering data excellence across team and client engagements.
Responsibilities
* Leverage a strong technical background to effectively engage with both clients and technical teams.
* Lead client engagements, define delivery strategies, and provide technical assurance across complex data and analytics projects.
* Manage and deliver system deployments across critical PMO functions, including cost control, schedule management, and risk mitigation.
* Design, develop, and implement data‐driven solutions to generate actionable insights and enhance performance.
* Produce comprehensive design documentation and technical specifications, including functional and non‐functional requirements and end‐to‐end data processes.
* Lead and contribute to business development initiatives, including proposals and client presentations.
* Cultivate new client relationships while maintaining and strengthening existing partnerships.
* Oversee the development and deployment of data systems and pipelines, ensuring data quality and resolving any related issues.
* Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions.
* Create high‐quality communications, reports, and presentations tailored to diverse audiences.
* Champion innovation and growth by mentoring team members and fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture.
* Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of internal documentation, processes, and knowledge‐sharing practices.
Qualifications
Essential Skills
* Proven experience implementing data reporting and dashboarding solutions.
* Experience with Agile delivery methodologies.
* Hands‐on experience designing or implementing data architecture, particularly within the Azure data stack.
* Proficiency in analytics languages such as SQL or Python.
* Strong understanding of project and program management tools (e.g., EcoSys, Contruent, Planview, Planisware, InEIght, Oracle Aconex, Unifier).
* Exceptional communication skills – able to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.
Desirable Skills
* Experience with unit testing, integration testing, system testing, and user acceptance testing.
* Familiarity with data science approaches and best practices.
* Experience translating Azure data solution designs into actionable implementations.
* Background in requirements gathering, solution design, and implementation of data platforms.
* Experience working in multidisciplinary teams.
* Exposure to Digital Twin, BIM and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions.
System Knowledge
* Business Intelligence – Power BI / Tableau or similar
* Programming – Python / R, MS Visual Studio, MS365 Power Platform
* Database Platform Development – EcoSys, Contruent, Planview, Planisware, InEIght, Oracle Aconex, Unifier, Microsoft SQL Server, and Microsoft Azure Platform (Synapse, Machine Learning, Databricks)
Additional Information
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work‐life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Company Information
* Seniority level: Associate
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: General Business
* Industries: Construction, Civil Engineering, Business Consulting and Services
Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
For more information about our work and future projects, visit www.turnerandtownsend.com.
Recruitment Policy
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