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. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with local and national leadership to set the vision and strategy for expanding and providing services to drinking water agencies, related clients in other sectors, and relevant research organizations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the KY/TN/AR WBG Business Development Manager and Regional DW Market Sector Leader for DW Market Sector activities such as planning and strategizing for growth.
• Lead the implementation of the DW MS strategic initiatives for Kentucky, Tennessee, and Arkansas.
• Responsible for growth of the DW MS for the Area.
• Lead area-level market sector communications (to DW Project Managers and DW technical leads) as it is passed down from high-level leadership.
• Serve as mentor for the development of skills for drinking water staff across the KY/TN/AR Area.
• Engage with regional and national Drinking Water Market Sector Directors to align on strategic priorities and establish initiatives.
• Support Area Business Development Manager, Professional Services Lead, Project Delivery Lead, Client Managers, Project Managers, Business Class Leads, and technical staff to support Drinking Water MS business development and project delivery in the area.
• Lead recruitment for DW MS staff for growth and delivery success.
• Lead Area alignment initiatives with Regional MS Leadership.

Qualifications

• 15+ years Drinking Water leadership experience including staff supervisory experience.
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Professional Engineer license.
• Strong strategic and planning skills.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Good leadership and organizational skills.
• Preference given to local candidates.
• Bachelor's Degree in an engineering, planning or a related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of industry experience.
• Experienced in development and management of strategic marketing programs for planning and/or engineering services.
• Experienced in development and management of a wide range of client relationships and specific program and/or project pursuits.
• Experienced in overall staff development to include recruiting, career path and professional growth.
• Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector.
• Experience working 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.