ReqID: LOS0000T9 **Joining Arup** Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve. We are looking for a **Senior ORAT Consultant** to be based on the West Coast in our **Los Angeles** office. Arup’s Management Consulting service sits within our Advisory Services practice and is a multi-disciplinary team bringing together specialist skills in people, processes, strategy and assets to deliver excellence to our clients and transform their businesses. We provide a breadth of expertise covering business psychology, human factors, logistics and supply chain, operational design, asset management, process improvement, operational resilience, change management and Operational Readiness Activation & Transition (ORAT). We are seeking to strengthen our ORAT business, building on our rapid growth and continued demand for this service in a range of markets including aviation, transport and property. ORAT facilitates the transition of complex projects from the design and construction period through to live operations and beyond. It manages the integration of people, processes, systems and facilities and brings together diverse stakeholder groups towards a common goal. ORAT requires a blend of capabilities across project management, change management, risk management, stakeholder management and subject matter expertise. **The opportunity** + Lead and deliver large, high profile operational readiness projects in Los Angeles and across the region. + Plan and scope projects to ensure timely delivery of outputs, considering the work of other colleagues and stakeholders. + Execute all phases of ORAT for projects. + Contribute to ORAT specific and wider business development, including finding opportunities within existing client relationships, and developing compelling and winning proposals, and pitch documents. + Support the existing ORAT networks in the region and globally by providing additional capacity and diverse experience. + Support the development of a robust ORAT service capability with collaboration from the Regional ORAT Lead. + Extensive travel might be required. **Is this role right for you?** + Bachelor’s degree in a related field. + 8 + years’ experience in project management, change management or operations management/consulting, ideally with experience in the aviation sector. + Demonstrated skills in stakeholder engagement and subject matter expertise. + High level of communication and relationship management skills. + Ability to take initiative and act proactively. + Capacity to manage multiple engagements concurrently. + Tertiary qualifications in engineering, business, etc. + Ability to pass airport security background checks and actively hold a valid driver's license. + Professional certification such as a PMP or PE is preferred. Please note that all applicants must apply directly via the job portal. If this role is not quite what you are looking for, but you are interested in other opportunities for a future with purpose, please sign up to our is where you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you to shape a better world. **What we offer you** **Benefits that 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. 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 Los Angeles is $120,000 to $160,000 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 Los Angeles will differ. Arup is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability. \#LI-BD1 EOE-Protected Veterans/Disability