Vice President of Architecture and Planning

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The Vice President of Architecture and Planning is responsible for leading Stanley Martin’s enterprise-wide architectural product strategy, including product development, option structure, floor plan and elevation design, market analysis, the master product library, and design standards. This role ensures that Stanley Martin’s product portfolio supports company growth, market positioning, operational efficiency, and consistent architectural quality across all divisions. The VP of Architecture and Planning reports to the Senior Vice President of Architecture and Planning and works closely with division leadership, the Director of Architectural Division Support, and internal architecture leaders to align national product strategy with division needs. The role also provides input on standard details and code compliance to support consistency, constructability, and compliance across Stanley Martin.

Responsibilities and Duties
▪ Lead enterprise-wide product development strategy for Stanley Martin, ensuring new products support market demand, operational efficiency, and company growth objectives.
▪ Oversee floor plan and elevation design to ensure products meet Stanley Martin design standards, buyer expectations, construction requirements, and division needs.
▪ Establish and maintain the company’s option structure to support simple, consistent, and efficient product offerings across all divisions.
▪ Lead market analysis efforts to identify product opportunities, design trends, buyer preferences, and competitive positioning across Stanley Martin markets.
▪ Own and maintain the master product library, ensuring product segments are accurate, current, scalable, and accessible.
▪ Set, maintain, and enforce architectural design standards for all Stanley Martin products.
▪ Coordinate closely with the Director of Architectural Division Support to ensure division feedback, product needs, permitting requirements, and operational concerns are reflected in product strategy and design standards.
▪ Provide input into standard details and code compliance initiatives to support consistent documentation, constructability, and building department approval across markets.
▪ Partner with division leadership, Purchasing, Estimating, Construction, Sales, Marketing, and Land teams to align product decisions with business needs and implementation requirements.
▪ Provide strategic guidance to architecture leaders and teams responsible for design, documentation, product management, and division support.
▪ Represent Architecture and Planning in company meetings, product strategy discussions, and cross-functional initiatives.
▪ Develop, improve, and implement tools, processes, and standards that increase consistency, speed, quality, and scalability across the architecture function.
▪ Mentor, coach, and support professional development for architecture leaders and team members.
▪ Complete all other duties as assigned by the SVP of Architecture.
▪ Represent the company professionally in all internal and external interactions and communications.
▪ Adhere to and promote the Mission, Vision, and Values of Stanley Martin Companies.

Position Standards
▪ Strategic leadership and enterprise-level product thinking
▪ Strong understanding of residential architecture, production homebuilding, and market-driven product design
▪ Ability to balance national consistency with division-specific needs
▪ Strong communication skills, including written, graphic, and verbal communication
▪ Strong collaboration and cross-functional leadership skills
▪ Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
▪ Ability to lead through influence and drive alignment across departments and divisions
▪ Problem solving and decision-making skills
▪ Positive attitude and self-starter mindset

Position Requirements
▪ 10+ years of experience in residential architecture, production