VP, Communications & Marketing

Job Description

Why join us?  

It’s an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company's purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees feel this purpose every day. AtkinsRéalis is proud of our company culture that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion. Our company ethos includes collaboration through the connection of people, data, and technology. We are a global firm, who leverages having employees located throughout the world, creating valuable partnerships and doing our part to make this planet and its people thrive.  We need energetic, passionate and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis! 

We are seeking a Vice-President, Communications and Marketing, United States

About Us  

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy. 

How will you contribute to the team?  

In this role you will take responsibility for all communications and marketing activities (campaigns, events, conferences, sponsorships) in the region, aligning them to the priorities of the USLA leadership and businesses. This includes:

• creating external messages to enhance brand awareness and attract talent
• driving market and/or initiative campaigns
• amplifying the voice of our president and key senior leaders both internally and externally
• mentoring and engaging with the regional communications and marketing leads
• managing any external relationships with communications or event-based marketing vendors – PR firms, freelance/contract talent, etc.
• supporting as needed, the business development activities of the business

What will you contribute?  

• Work closely with the USLA senior leadership team to develop priorities and deliver creative and innovative communications and marketing solutions
• Contribute to business strategy
• Consult and advise internal clients on marketing and communications strategies, tactics, optimal deployment cadence, measurement and continuous improvement.
• Create, socialize and deploy USLA integrated marketing and communications plan
• Measure and evaluate effectiveness of all activities in the region
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal clients
• Contribute to the overarching action planning for the relevant areas of the business

Requirements

Essential Criteria

• Ability to think strategically, see the big picture and broader company business objectives
• Ability to work effectively within a group, as well as independently, and enjoy working with different personality styles and management levels, both in person and across geographies
• Exceptional project management and prioritization skills
• Extensive 360-degree Marketing and Communications experience
• A focus on measuring performance and making data-driven decisions
• High levels of initiative and confidence to come up with, develop, share and deliver ideas
• Excellent communication and presentation skills and attention to detail
• Able to build relationships and influence people across cultures
• Proven experience working in a matrix environment
• Proven ability to report to and collaborate with senior leaders

Education and Experience

• Degree in marketing, business, or communications
• +20 years of experience in a related role
• Experience in the professional services/design and engineering/construction industry is preferred

Additional Information

• Location is flexible within the US
• Travel approximately 25% of time within USLA region, primarily within the US, with occasional travel to Latin America, Canada or the United Kingdon
• Full time role, permanent position

What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:  

AtkinsRéalis realizes that health, mental and financial wellbeing, are all equally needed to achieve balance in life. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package that helps our employees have peace of mind in and outside of work.  Our benefit offerings address all the areas that are part of living a he