Executive Director, Science and Education

About the role

The firmwide market convergence director ("convergence director") is responsible for elevating the CannonDesign (CD) brand (including all brands under the CD umbrella across all regions) in meaningful and measurable ways that contribute to growing impact, strengthening reputation, and scaling your assigned market foci within the company to achieve doubling of revenue every 8 years.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional, national, or international growth plans which align with the ambitions of the firm through our strategic framework with a target of a minimum of 10% year over year growth in the assigned core markets and submarkets.
• Lead a group of markets that contribute to the firm’s annual financial success by contributing to an after-TCC profit in the range of 15% to 25%.
• Provide executive level leadership, guidance, and support to Region, Market, Business (FOS, Software, and Consulting) and Practice Leaders (prime engineering, environmental graphics, lighting) in the development and execution of a regional and national strategies focused on growth and impact, including achieving top line targets and successful financial results which will support a minimum 10% growth of your markets year over year.
• Engage in, as well as lead, activities that promote and elevate the brands of the firm. Champion Living-Centered Design and bring our firm’s purpose—to help people continuously flourish—to life in every touchpoint you have with employees, clients, and the broader communities we serve and with which we are aligned.
• Partner with Office Practice Leaders, Market Leaders, and Business Line Leaders to identify growth market opportunities, key target clients, and yearly Net Signed Fee targets that will increase the business volume of your markets a minimum of 10% per year.

Requirements

Key Criteria of Role:

• A growth mindset
• A Business mindset
• A Brand Ambassador championing and embracing diversity.

Qualifications

Qualifications include:

• Experience in a leadership role within a professional services firm.
• Proven track record of driving growth and profitability in a complex organization.
• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Experience in managing multiple projects and teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Skills

Skills include:

• Strategic planning and execution
• Financial analysis and management
• Client relationship management
• Market research and analysis
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Leadership and mentorship

Benefits

Benefits include:

• Competitive compensation package
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional development opportunities
• Health and wellness programs
• Employee discounts and perks

Pay

Salary range: $150,000 - $200,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time, remote position.