Responsibilities

• Strategic Positioning & Market Development: Develop deep knowledge of leadership, staff capabilities, and project portfolio to inform pursuit and market strategy; Help define and refine positioning in target sectors and geographies; Identify emerging markets and thought leadership opportunities; lead prioritization of these markets; Contribute to strategic hiring and M&A discussions
• High-Impact Pursuits: Partner with Leadership to direct and shape marquee pursuits from early positioning through final presentation; Curate pursuit teams strategically; Production of the packages and collateral by shared services; Guide development of resonant messaging, portfolio selection, and differentiating narratives; Support senior leaders in crafting compelling presentations and interview strategies
• Client Experience & Relationship Building: Elevate approach to trusted advisor; Build deeper relationships with owners, institutions, and agencies; Provide insight into how architects and design partners think; Identify effective thought leadership platforms that differentiate from routine efforts
• Internal Leadership & Culture: Partner with Sector Leadership across North America; Support Sector Managers in market growth strategies; Collaborate with Senior Manager of Client Experience and Marketing for GI Buildings; Travel across offices to understand team strengths; Inspire teams to think bigger and perform; Strengthen alignment between Sector strategy and corporate marketing structures

Requirements

• Strategic thinker with deep experience in the design and architecture ecosystem
• Comfortable working directly with leadership on positioning, staffing, and growth strategy
• Experienced in building and scaling high-performing offices or practices
• Skilled at bridging design vision and technical delivery
• Energized by collaborative culture and invested in helping teams succeed
• Capable of thinking expansively while remaining pragmatic and supportive in execution
• Understanding how great design firms differentiate themselves through clarity of vision, intentional team building, and strategic storytelling

Benefits

• medical, disability and life insurance coverage
• continuing education benefits
• paid time off
• employee assistance program
• retirement savings plan with company matching contributions