Navigation Program Director-Part-Time as Needed

Overview

Seeking a new career challenge? Then Woolpert is seeking you! Woolpert is hiring a Navigation Program Director on a part time basis to support to support our Advisory Services/Buildings Sector. This position would support part-time in-person, hybrid, or full-time telecommuter working arrangements, however candidates in areas geographically located near any of our design/master planning centers; Dayton, OH, Cincinnati, OH, Indianapolis, IN, Fairview Heights, IL, Charlotte, NC, Virginia Beach, VA, would be preferred, with location in East Coast, South, or Midwest being the secondary preference.

Responsibilities

This position is primarily responsible for delivering advisory services, including technical project support and developing strategy and tactics related to Federal and other Government agency markets.  Reporting to the Advisory Services Market Director, the Navigation PD is responsible for leading cross-sector technical teams to execute projects, for developing and managing all business development activities for assigned clients, and for delivering a specific yearly sales and revenue goal.  Success will be measured by the ability to develop, lead, and grow relationships and projects.

 

Working with market and discipline leaders, project managers, and other Woolpert subject matter experts, you will devise, execute, and manage strategic projects and marketing as an industry-leading representative in your area. You will also be collaborating with, supporting, and promoting other markets and practices to assist their growth.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership in the development and delivery of navigation services across Woolpert in continuous evaluation of and adherence to short and long-term strategic objectives.
• Provide technical leadership on cross-sector navigation projects, studies, requirements, and business development strategies.
• Establish and maintain strong cross-sector relationships to understand their needs and seek full range of business solutions.
• Build and deliver Woolpert’s “trusted advisor” reputation while developing navigation capabilities by trust through competency, delivery and thought leadership.
• Become a subject matter expert with our client’s while being the industry expert for Woolpert on navigation and marine transportation solutions.
• Achieve growth in navigation projects nationally by forging new relationship and by building on existing business opportunities and securing new value-based programmatic business.
• Create and ensure conformance to a clear market development strategy that encompasses all relevant disciplines and delivers on sales growth and revenue objectives.
• Communicate regularly with other departments, executives, and staff reporting on technical and sub-market activity.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in navigation and marine transportation sciences, issues, and solutions
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Science, Planning, or a related field.
• Well-connected in USACE and other Federal agencies, with a reputation as an expert leader and subject matter expert by past clients and peers.
• Strategic thinker who can connect vision and strategy to tactical execution.
• Strong presence and leadership skills with proven experience in building and managing cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational development skills with confidence to develop and lead.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, build and hold teams accountable, and achieve results.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, engage and build trust with clients and staff.
• Strong USACE and Federal Sector knowledge with business development, financial, analytical and business acumen.
• Must be a proactive self-starter with a track record of making good decisions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting Woolpert and Market/Sector needs.
• Must be willing to travel up to 10% depending on location.

 

Unique Benefits

Certified as a Great Place to Work®, Woolpert is one of the fastest growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial (AEG) companies in the world. With over 60 offices and countless projects around the globe, Woolpert makes a real difference at home and abroad. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:

• Diverse experiences: Work on meaningful projects that improve quality of life around the world.
• Freedom to work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Unlimited vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you.
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