Arup University Business Partner - Americas

ReqID: NEW00020C About Arup Arup is the creative force at the heart of many of the worldu2019s mostprominentprojects in the built and natural environment. Working in more than 140 countries, the firmu2019s designers, engineers, architects, planners, consultants, and technical specialists work with our clients on innovative projects of the highest quality and impact. As a wholly independent organization, we are owned in trust for the benefit of our employees and their dependents: with no shareholders or external investors we determine our own business priorities and direction. About Arup University Established in 2009, Arup University (AU) sits at the heart of how Arup learns, innovates, evolves, and delivers its best work. We enable our firm to see further, design better, and create lasting impact. Our mission is to help our members, leadership, and clients navigate change, deliver excellence, and thrive in a fast-changing world. The core focal areas of Arupu2019s Strategy u2013 enabling Total Design, being immersed in our markets, being agile and borderless, and providing an industry leading member experience u2013 are all enabled by the capabilities, programmes, and services provided by AU. This includesour strategic foresight, research and innovation capability, our learning function, capabilities in knowledge- and information management, as well as our global skills networks and work in heritage. About the role The AU Region Business Partner Americas is a strategic role focused on influencing and enabling the implementation and impact of AU Programmes and Services across the Americas Region. The successful candidate will report directly to the AU Director and be part of the Global Leadership Team of AU. They will manage a team of AU Geography Representatives and support collaboration and engagement across AU team members based in the Americas. The role provides an opportunity to influence and shape the future direction of AU at a time of transformational change across our industry and growing need for new and innovative approaches to assuring and developing excellence and innovation across Arup. There will be clear alignment with Region Total Design Leadership and strong integration into region leadership teams and decision-making processes. Is this role right for you? u2022 A responsive and future-focused AU, where programs and services are informed by regional/local business and client needs, with feedback loops into AUu2019s global planning and prioritization processes, and agile but globally consistent responses to short-term regional needs u2022 A global strategic plan and program of work for AU that integrates Region-specific needs while driving global consistency, efficiency, economies of scale, and the adoption of best practice u2022 A visible and valued AU presence in the Region, with strong relationships across Regional Leadership Teams, Total Design Leadership, and senior stakeholders that position AU as a strategic enabler and differentiator, with a specific focus on Total Design u2022 Influencing and enabling the strong regional adoption and implementation of AU programs and services, with measurable impact on Region member experience, project delivery, and strategic outcomes u2022 A thriving network of AU Geography and/or Country Representatives that connect AU to members across the Region, enabling local engagement, feedback, and equitable distribution of AU activities and program delivery u2022 Strategic engagement with regional business development and work winning teams, ensuring AU capabilities are leveraged to support major pursuits and client differentiation u2022 Clear and consistent reporting of AU activities and impact to Regional Leadership Teams and wider Region leadership, enabling transparency, accountability, strategic alignment, and proactive plans to meet their needs u2022 Internal and external Region advocacy for AU that showcases its value to Arup and our clients, strengthens AUu2019s reputation, and contributes to member engagement, experience and retention Responsibilities u2022 Reports to AU Director, with responsibility for alignment with regional counterparts in Total Design u2022 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 u2022 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 u2022 Primary point of contact for AU in the region, including Region Total Design Leadership, Regional Leadership Teams, and region senior leadership u2022 Participate periodically in regional leadership meetings and strategy sessions to align AU initiatives with business plans and region priorities u2022 Engage region leadership and stakeholders to identify current and emerging business- and client needs and feeding these into AUs strategic plan u2013 be the bridge between global and local and ensure region needs are understood u2022 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 u2022 Enabler of collaboration and coordination across Region Program/Service Leaders/Champions, acting as convener of Region SMEs where needed u2022 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 u2022 Enable regular meetings and exchanges between AU team members based in their region, enabling and facilitating collaboration and knowledge sharing u2022 Coordinate in-region investment needs and funding requirements and feed these into AUs global integrated operating plan u2022 Support for region recruitment of AU staff, such as regional governance support or liaison with People team on local labor law and culture u2022 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 u2022 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 u2022 Responsible for quarterly reporting of AU activities and impact for Region TD Leadership and region leadership teams u2022 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 u2022 Act as a mediator where local AU and other priorities or behaviors do not align and result in conflict Skills and experience u2022 5+ years of working in the built environment sector or related industries u2022 Proven success in a matrixed, global organization u2013 leading influence without formal authority, and aligning programs with regional priorities u2022 Track record of adoption and uptake of enterprise level programs (learning, research/foresight, skills, knowledge/information), delivering globally consistent, but locally relevant outcomes u2022 Ability to recruit, enable, and coach a distributed cohort of team members and collaborators u2022 Experience coordinating inu2011region investment and funding cases, contributing to integrated operating plans and demonstrating program ROI u2022 Exceptional ability to align programs with Americas market/client needs, while maintaining global consistency and economies of scale#LI-JB2 u2022 Evidence of program adoption and impact reporting at scale (case studies, metrics, references) u2022 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 u2022 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 u2022 Experience in the operational leadership of teams or functions, including strategic, financial, and project/program management and planning u2022 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 u2022 Significant experience of stakeholder engagement, including proven ability to develop trusted relationships u2022 Strong written/verbal communication in English; additional regional languages (Spanish/Portuguese) advantageous for stakeholder engagement u2022 Willingness to travel within the Americas; comfortable operating across time zones and hybrid settings What we offer you At Arup, we care about each memberu2019s success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive u2013 through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do. We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arupu2019s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts. Benefits at Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. As a member of Arup, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firmu2019s financial performance). Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future. Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available. Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in New York City is $155,000 to $170,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of New York City will differ. Different People, Shared Values Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether youu2019re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas u2013 this drives our excellence. Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion u2013 we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at Our Application Process We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will get in touch with you directly. Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of a protected veteran, or disability. Stay safe online. Recruitment fraud is on the rise, and Arupu2019s name, logo, and branding have been used in fraudulent job advertisements. Arup will never ask for bank information as part of our recruitment process. #LI-JB2EOE-Protected Veterans/Disability

Created: 2026-02-02