Global Maritime Market Sector Director

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Key Responsibilities

• Market leadership and business development (+/- 60%): The Global Maritime Market Sector Director is responsible to support area business development and client management while at the same time defining and implementing key initiatives for growth, coordinating best practices and quality professional services, and projecting the HDR brand in the marketplace.
• Staff development (20%): Assume responsibility for Global Market Sector P&L in coordination with local area managers. Work with business class directors to drive technical excellence.
• Support to Operations (20%): The Market Sector Director will assist Regional Business Group Directors and area Business Group managers in the delivery of professional services for area projects within the market sector.

Business Development Responsibilities

• Oversee the creation and implementation of strategic vision and direction for the market sector.
• 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.
• Participate as a member of the Transportation Business Group Management Team.
• Work with Regional Business Group Directors 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 pursuit processes.
• Support selected area and strategic pursuits through client relationship development.
• Participate in industry associations at a leadership level.
• Identify key investments that will maintain or drive HDR into industry leadership position.

Staff Development Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for Global Market Sector P&L in coordination with local area managers.
• Work with business class directors to drive technical excellence.
• Coordinate staffing/recruiting plans for key hires.
• Participate in Annual Performance Conversations for key market sector leaders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years of experience in planning/engineering in the global trade arena.
• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in an engineering, planning or a related field.
• Experienced in development and management of strategic marketing programs.
• Experienced in development and management of client relationships.
• Experienced in overall staff development.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other Market Sector Directors and managers.
• An understanding of port facilities and agencies across the US and abroad.
• Demonstrated commitment to HDR values.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.

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 and development.
• Strong business skills; specifically handling budgets and operational issues.
• Strong ability to analyze the marketplace and strategically position HDR.

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