Global Wastewater Market Sector Director

Job Description - Global Wastewater Market Sector Director (182713)

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

Primary Responsibilities Market Sector Directors (MSD) are the component of the HDR matrix management structure that drives our business. The primary responsibilities of the Global Wastewater Market Sector Director are divided into four areas:

Planning – Sector strategic vision, market leadership and business development (+/- 60%) Staffing - Staff development, mentoring, retention and recruiting (20%) Directing – Guiding the sector and service lines to execute annual and strategic plans (10%) Achieving Sector Metrics – Achieving growth goals and supporting Operations (10%) Market Sector Directors serve to set the vision for the firm's strategy to expand and provide services to clients in the associated market sector. Working in partnership with region and area business group leadership, they support areas to achieve implementation of growth initiatives and develop staff to achieve annual market sector booking, revenue and profit goals.

Business Development Responsibilities Work closely with Wastewater Market Sector Business Development Director to achieve annual top line sales (NFB) metrics and maintain future year sales funnel. Oversee the creation and implementation of strategic vision and direction for the market sector – identification of market sector trends and drivers, and coordination of the strategic initiatives for technical and professional services offered to WBG clients and operations leadership across the firm. Serve as the Client Manager for selected key clients within the market sector. Engage in selected projects as Principal-In-Charge. Promote the marketing and delivery of all HDR services to clients within the market sector working with our client managers and business development leaders. Participate as a member of the Water Business Group Management Team. Work with Regional Business Group leadership on development and delivery of area goals and market sector initiatives. Work with the client managers and business development leaders to drive client development and effective pursuit efforts based on proven capture techniques. Support selected area and strategic pursuits through client relationship development and active participation/leadership of pursuit activities. Participate in industry associations at a leadership level and serve as a company role-model in business and community organizations. Identify key investments (acquisitions and technology) that will position and maintain HDR in industry leadership. Monitor marketing capabilities and ensure the market sector is working with departments to achieve goals. Develop relationships with industry counterparts in other consulting organizations. Develop and maintain relationships with senior leadership in key client organizations. Staff Development Responsibilities Develop and nurture a sector succession planning effort to maintain a broad bench of wastewater leaders of HDR's future. Supervise Regional Market Sector Leaders, specifically providing mentoring to direct reports as well as supporting mentorship for the broader sector leadership team. Actively coordinate with regional and local area managers in the coordination of work-sharing among departments. Work with business class directors to drive technical excellence and coordinate technical staff to support the project delivery and marketing efforts. Coordinate staffing/recruiting plans for key hires and assist local leadership as necessary with local hires. Approves all key/strategic hires in the market sector. Participate in Annual Performance Conversations for key market sector leaders. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering or closely related field A minimum of 12 years industry experience including leadership Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong skills in client management, client development and a documented history of growing/leading a practice Strong business skills; specifically handling budgets, staff and operational issues Strong ability to analyze the marketplace and strategically position HDR An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must At HDR, the health and safety of our employees is of the utmost importance. In accordance with local safety, health, and environmental legislation, HDR is committed to developing, maintaining, and enforcing proactive safe work policies, procedures, and standards.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and other applicable legislation, we are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities. Candidates with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process by contacting our Human Resources team.

HDR is a certified Living Wage Employer in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta.

What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible.

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