Global Strategy and Partnerships, Senior Manager

Overview

Overview

As a national leader in the construction industry, Suffolk is redefining what it means to build. We challenge the status quo every day by gathering the people, innovations, and partnerships that can explore and go after new ways to do our jobs. Our focus on high-performing teams and technology translates to groundbreaking solutions for all industry sectors and phases of building. We provide value throughout the entire project lifecycle by leveraging our core construction management services alongside vertical service lines, an approach that is revolutionizing the industry and making a permanent mark on the world of business. Join us for a thrilling experience that will energize you, challenge you, and propel your career.

 

About Suffolk

Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, invests, and innovates. We are an end-to-end business that provides value throughout the entire project lifecycle by leveraging our core construction management services with vertical service lines that include real estate capital investment, design, self-perform construction services, technology start-up investment and innovation research/development. Suffolk – America’s Contractor – is a national company with more than $5.5 billion in annual revenue, 2,800 employees and offices in Boston (headquarters), New York, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Portland, and Herndon. Suffolk manages some of the most complex, sophisticated projects in the country, serving clients in every major industry sector, including healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, transportation/aviation, federal government and public work, mission critical and commercial. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR’s list of “Top CM-at-Risk Contractors.”

 

The Role

Suffolk is hiring a strategic and business-minded leader to drive enterprise-wide global initiatives, uncover transformative ideas from around the world, and turn them into actionable business strategies. This role will lead global discovery engagements, cultivate industry partnerships, and work cross-functionally to accelerate Suffolk’s growth and innovation in the built world. Candidates should bring experience in corporate strategy, consulting, or business transformation—ideally within construction or a related industry.

 

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Global Partnerships & Strategy: Cultivate and manage strategic relationships with leading global corporations, academic institutions, and research entities that align with Suffolk’s business priorities and innovation agenda.
• Insight Synthesis & Activation: Translate findings from global learning trips into clear frameworks, insights, and business opportunities that inform Suffolk’s operations and strategic direction.
• Program Leadership: Design, organize, and execute international learning experiences that explore emerging ideas and drive enterprise-wide impact.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with leaders in Strategy, Operations, Innovation, and Marketing to apply and activate learnings throughout the organization.
• Knowledge Management: Develop systems and processes for capturing, organizing, and sharing knowledge gained from global engagements to drive continuous learning.
• Marketing & Storytelling: Partner with Communications to develop compelling narratives that highlight Suffolk’s global engagements and learning culture internally and externally.
• Cultural Stewardship: Champion a culture of intellectual curiosity, global thinking, and knowledge exchange that reinforces Suffolk’s ambition to lead the future of the built environment.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, innovation, strategy, or related field; Master’s or MBA preferred.
• 7–10+ years of experience in corporate strategy, innovation, partnerships, or global program leadership.
• Proven ability to build and manage strategic relationships with corporate entities and academic or research institutions across geographies.
• Demonstrated success in distilling complex information into actionable insights and business strategies.
• Strong program management skills with experience leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills, including storytelling and executive-level presentations.
• Passion for global thinking, learning, and solving complex industry challenges.
• Familiarity with the built environment or adjacent indus