Arup · 1 day ago
Arup University Business Partner - Americas
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$155K/yr - $170K/yr
5+ years expArup is a leading firm in the built and natural environment, seeking a Business Partner for Arup University in the Americas. This strategic role involves influencing and implementing AU programs and services while collaborating with regional leadership to drive excellence and innovation.
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Responsibilities
Reports to AU Director, with responsibility for alignment with regional counterparts in Total Design
Part of the global leadership team of Arup University, working across Regions and AU portfolios of Discovery, Expertise, and Knowledge to shape and deliver an integrated strategic plan for AU
Work closely with other Region AU Business Partners and global AU leadership to share best practice, ensure consistency, and contribute to a unified AU strategy
Primary point of contact for AU in the region, including Region Total Design Leadership, Regional Leadership Teams, and region senior leadership
Participate periodically in regional leadership meetings and strategy sessions to align AU initiatives with business plans and region priorities
Engage region leadership and stakeholders to identify current and emerging business- and client needs and feeding these into AUs strategic plan – be the bridge between global and local and ensure region needs are understood
Responsible for working with AU Directors and Program/Services Leaders on the effective regional adoption, uptake, promotion, and implementation of AU Programs and Services, driving change where needed
Enabler of collaboration and coordination across Region Program/Service Leaders/Champions, acting as convener of Region SMEs where needed
Recruit, manage, support, and enable the development of a cohort of AU Geography Representatives to represent and interface with Arup members around the delivery and implementation of AU programs and services
Enable regular meetings and exchanges between AU team members based in their region, enabling and facilitating collaboration and knowledge sharing
Coordinate in-region investment needs and funding requirements and feed these into AUs global integrated operating plan
Support for region recruitment of AU staff, such as regional governance support or liaison with People team on local labor law and culture
Responsible for working with AU Geography Representatives on region advocacy and promotion of AU, including internal and external engagement of stakeholders and clients to capture, delivery, and communicate the value and impact of AU
Engage with the Region Business Development, Client Relationship Managers, and Work Winning teams, as appropriate, on behalf of the leadership team to identify opportunities for AU to support work winning, client engagements, and major pursuits
Responsible for quarterly reporting of AU activities and impact for Region TD Leadership and region leadership teams
Work with Region TD Leaders and Region Fellows Convenor on the enabling of Fellows activities in region, and supporting TD Leadership in the development of a strong and diverse Fellows pipeline
Act as a mediator where local AU and other priorities or behaviors do not align and result in conflict
Qualification
Required
5+ years of working in the built environment sector or related industries
Proven success in a matrixed, global organization – leading influence without formal authority, and aligning programs with regional priorities
Track record of adoption and uptake of enterprise level programs (learning, research/foresight, skills, knowledge/information), delivering globally consistent, but locally relevant outcomes
Ability to recruit, enable, and coach a distributed cohort of team members and collaborators
Experience coordinating in‑region investment and funding cases, contributing to integrated operating plans and demonstrating program ROI
Exceptional ability to align programs with Americas market/client needs, while maintaining global consistency and economies of scale
Evidence of program adoption and impact reporting at scale (case studies, metrics, references)
Background and experience in the delivery of complex program, services, or solutions in the domains of Foresight, Research, Innovation, Learning, Knowledge, and/or Technical Expertise
Experience in influencing and engaging staff members and senior leadership in the design and delivery of corporate learning, research, innovation, and/or knowledge management programs
Experience in the operational leadership of teams or functions, including strategic, financial, and project/program management and planning
Experienced presenter and speaker with an ability to deliver clear, compelling storytelling for internal/external audiences and an ability to position AU as a strategic enabler and differentiator
Significant experience of stakeholder engagement, including proven ability to develop trusted relationships
Strong written/verbal communication in English; additional regional languages (Spanish/Portuguese) advantageous for stakeholder engagement
Willingness to travel within the Americas; comfortable operating across time zones and hybrid settings
Benefits
Global profit share scheme
Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually)
401(k) plan with up to 10% company match
Paid time off for rest and renewal
Flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working
Company
Arup
Arup is an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers and technical specialists offering a broad range of professional services.
10001+ employees
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