Market Strategy Director - Water Business Group

About the role

The Market Strategy Director (MSD) is a senior leadership role responsible for setting and executing strategic growth initiatives at the business group level. The MSD is responsible for driving market expansion, organic growth, market penetration, and market strategies. The business group MSD ensures alignment of WBG marketing and business development efforts with corporate objectives.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the WBG strategic growth plan to include business group market sectors and global geographies.
• Lead development of integrated business strategies in coordination with market sector directors, business development leaders, and regional leadership.
• Identify emerging markets, acquisition opportunities, and technology investments to maintain industry leadership.
• Promote HDR’s full-service capabilities and brand presence in target markets.
• Represent HDR in industry associations and maintain a visible leadership profile.
• Partner with MSD in all other business groups, enabling cross-business group and sector collaboration to promote opportunities for all HDR.
• Represent the WBG on corporate strategic initiatives and develop and drive the business group strategic plan.
• Develop and mentor market sector, client development and marketing leaders.
• Identify resource gaps and drive talent acquisition and succession planning.
• Support a culture of collaboration and professional growth across teams.
• Monitor sector performance metrics and implement process improvements.
• Support QA/QC programs and risk management on key projects.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and lessons learned across business groups.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) with 20+ years of experience in strategic market development within the water industry.
• Experience with international markets (Canada, EMEA, APAC).
• Operations and Project delivery experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in strategic market development within engineering or related industries.
• Proven success in business development, client relationship management, and pursuit strategies.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex growth initiatives.
• Strong industry presence and active participation in professional associations.
• Commitment to HDR values and employee-owned culture.