About us
Ferrovial is one of the world’s leading infrastructure operators, committed to developing sustainable solutions. The company has presence in over 15 countries. It is a member of Spain’s blue-chip IBEX 35 index and is also included in prestigious sustainability indices such as the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good.
The aim of Corporation is the definition of the Company’s strategy, establishing the global policies, guidelines and action lines related to the different functional areas of the Organization (Internal Audit, Finance, Human Resources, Legal Consultancy, IT, etc.), which are subsequently developed and adapted to the specificities of every Business Unit. Furthermore, Corporation provides corporate services to the different companies of the Group, merging their information, at the same time.
The role
The Centre of Excellence (CoE) coordinates the Innovation Strategic Plan and supports the Ferrovial Business Units in the field of Asset Management (i.e. Digital twins, process digitalization, simulation, platforms, data frameworks and standards, best practice). Reporting directly to the Head of Centre of Excellence, this position will play a key role in developing and delivering Digital Twins (and related asset management solution opportunities) within the existing Ferrovial asset portfolio and supporting any new bids related to asset management to drive business value for Ferrovial in collaboration with the wider Innovation team, other corporate departments and Ferrovial Business Units.
Key accountabilities
• With an innovative, solution focused mindset and deep technical knowledge; develop, program manage and deliver lifecycle data focused projects with a focus on digital twin technologies and principles on behalf of the CoE.
• Align Ferrovial asset management and digital twin frameworks with standards such as ISO55001, ISO8000, ISO 19650 as well as standards such as Industry Foundation Classes (IFCs).
• To lead and/or support digital twin and asset management business development initiatives working with the wider Innovation team, corporate departments and with the Business Units.
• To support and develop a flexible and diverse internal and external team to optimize the use of Extended reality, virtual reality, IoT, Simulation, BIM, 3D & 2D models, parametric and generative design, analytics and solutions integration to deliver value for a range of use cases across the whole life of an infrastructure lifecycle (Bid, Design, Construct, Operate and Maintain).
• To engage with and evaluate the Global asset management and digital twin ecosystem (i.e. standardization bodies, startups, research centers, academia) aligned to Ferrovial corporate vision and strategy to identify and raise awareness of potential areas of interest.
• Facilitate a better awareness, understanding of, and engagement with, the CoE and Innovation capabilities relevant to Ferrovial’s Business Units in the US through proactive engagement and project execution. (coordinating with business unit liaison teams where appropriate).
• Support the Innovation Strategy & Innovation Insights team with the continuous monitoring and assessment of technology trends and eco-system developments relevant to asset management and digital twins (and contribute to the Innovation Community Hub).
• Support the Open Innovation Team to evolve and develop asset management and digital twin related eco-system engagements.
• Support the creation and evolution of a catalogue of relevant “challenges” and project opportunities appropriate for third-party/public funding.
• Contribute to the creation of asset management and digital twin insight deliverables (e.g. Ferrovial blogs, white papers, bid support collateral, scenario planning, internal and external presentations and project collateral).
• Performs other duties as necessary.
Skills & experience
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to fulfill those duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education & Experience:
• University degree in Engineering, Computer Science or Business Administration.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in innovation management, asset management or technical focused role in a corporate environment with a minimum of 2 years digital twin related experience with deep technical and/or business knowledge in one or more specific areas such as relevant ISO standards, lifecycle data management in infrastructure assets, reality capture or extended reality technologies.
• A track record of proven program management capability in a complex and diverse environment with both agile and traditional delivery methodologies.
• Specific lifecycle experience of Highways, airports, energy, rail, utilities or similar infrastructure industries.
• Innovation and entrepreneurial mentality – with a pragmatic approach and ability to communicate at all levels within a global organization.
• Program & Project management, technical/business analysis, and ability to work with highly technical teams distributed globally is essential.
• Experience working with different types of organizations, including enterprise scale organizations, start-ups and JV structures, ability to establishing alliances and partnerships.
• Additional experience of business development and/or bidding processes desirable.
• The employee must have a high standard of English both written and oral.
• Spanish communication skills would be beneficial.
Professional Qualities:
• Experience working with C-level management both internally and externally.
• Keen interest in transport infrastructure, digital twins and simulation and relevant enabling technologies.
• Strong leadership skills and proven track record of collaborative working across teams.
• Strong track record of technical/innovation project development & delivery.
• Track record of identification and analysis of business opportunities.
• Experience with financial models, business plan development and financial management.
• Contract management experience (both drafting and negotiation).
