Solution Lead - Strategy, Planning and Optimization
Black & VeatchAbout the role
Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.
As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.
Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 115127
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Why Black & Veatch?
Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation, 401k match and benefits that start day one.
Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.
The Opportunity
The Managing Director will have the opportunity to:
- Develop and execute strategic plans for the growth of the organization.
- Drive the process to acquire new clients and engagements and be responsible for all aspects of assigned engagements.
- Direct the development of processes and techniques to improve operations and develop marketable service offerings.
- Provide industry and technical knowledge to contribute to client engagements.
- Manage a consulting solution group with minimal oversight.
Scope and size of projects they contribute to are generally large in size, high in volume or they may own a significant portion of a larger project. The MD may lead a large size effort or project team and delegate team work assignments through various phases of an engagement. May manage projects from prospect to client deliverable. Must meet one or more of the following criteria for Managing Director designation: Either leads a significant number of direct staff, runs a specific practice area, or manages one or more key strategic account relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Contributes to or leads the development and implementation of the strategic direction and objectives of a service offering or business line. Manages employees in engagements and provides input for performance management and compensation. Leads development of products and/or services. Guides the career development of other employees in the firm and provides mentoring.
Provides overall performance evaluation for direct reports
Evaluates employee contribution to specific engagements
Matrix Management: Transfers knowledge, capabilities, and skills to improve others' knowledge and skill levels
Consulting Capability: Creates leverage and maintains productive key relationships within client organizations
Seeks opportunities with existing or new clients
Actively pursues the acquisition of new engagements. Identifies and addresses critical success factors for complex engagements
Simultaneously manages multiple engagements as necessary.
Secures receivables from clients during and after completion of engagements.
Develops and encourages creation of profitable service products to be sold to clients in defined service offerings
Industry Knowledge Capability:
- Leads delivery of innovative solutions from concept through implementation for client engagements.
- Serves as an adviser to engagement teams and leads quality reviews of assigned engagements
Project Management Capability:
- Manages and leads all aspects of an engagement including staffing and operations as well as client relationships.
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