Area Drinking Water Market Sector Leader (KY/TN)

About the role

We are seeking a professional to lead the development and growth of our Drinking Water Market Sector (MS) in the Kentucky/Tennessee area. This role involves setting the vision and strategy for expanding and providing services to drinking water agencies, related clients, and research organizations. The successful candidate will collaborate with local and national leadership, manage project staffing, and engage with regional and national Drinking Water Market Sector Directors.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the KY/TN/AR WBG Business Development Manager and Regional DW Market Sector Leader for DW Market Sector activities
• Implement DW MS strategic initiatives for Kentucky, Tennessee, and Arkansas
• Lead the growth of the DW MS for the Area
• Manage area-level market sector communications
• Manage project staffing, workload, and technical development of staff
• Coordinate strategy and engagement in DW professional organizations
• Serve as a Project Manager for key DW MS projects with strategic clients
• Provide technical support through quality reviews for DW MS clients
• Recruit for DW MS staff for growth and delivery success
• Align initiatives with Regional MS Leadership

Requirements

• 15+ years of drinking water leadership experience, including staff supervisory experience
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field
• Minimum of 10 years of industry experience
• Experience in developing and managing strategic marketing programs for planning and/or engineering services
• Experience in developing and managing a wide range of client relationships and specific program/project pursuits
• Experience in overall staff development, including recruiting, career path, and professional growth
• Experience with industry associations and maintaining a visible profile in the market sector
• Ability to work cooperatively with Regional Market Sector Directors, Market Sector Directors, Business Class Directors, Regional Business Group Directors, Area Business Group Managers, Area Marketing Managers, and Area Managers
• Demonstrated commitment to HDR values and an attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong strategic and planning skills
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Good leadership and organizational skills
• Preference given to local candidates