Regional Practice Director - CMU/Hospitality

Description

• Operates with “ONE Firm” mindset, minimizes the sector and operational variables between offices in the region
• Manages Studio Practice Leaders and, if applicable, Studio Practice Managers within the region
• Partners with studio, office and regional leadership to further the strategic goals of the firm, sector and region
• Partners with studio and office leaders as a liaison between the firm leadership and staff, communicating firm and regional initiatives and priorities
• Acts as a key liaison between practice-driven strategy and regional execution plan
• Active on projects as required by relationships but should work to maintain a broader strategic view of the regional practice supporting studio leaders to deliver quality projects on behalf of the regional practice
• Acts as one of the primary interfaces with practice-specific clients and organizations across the region
• Partners with Global Practice Director to grow the region in a manner which is consistent with HKS’s core values and purpose
• Engages with project managers, technical and conceptual teams, and consultants to evaluate and improve the quality of respective work in projects within the region

Requirements

• Licensure or certification in chosen field preferred
• Ability to work closely with design leaders to promote an inter-disciplinary design approach and philosophy, and to facilitate its advancement across the firm
• Experience in MS Office Suite, including Microsoft Project and Microsoft Teams preferred
• Exercises skills of persuasion and negotiation on critical issues
• Accredited professional degree in Architecture, Interior Design, related degree for respective field, or relevant years in education or experience
• Successful track record in directing and providing leadership for the regional teams to follow
• Sustainable design accreditation preferred
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
• Ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions
• Familiarity in the capability and benefits of design-related software preferred
• Significant experience in the respective practice area
• Travel will be required
• Strong leadership, organization, communication and relationship management skills
• Demonstrates an innovative and collaborative approach to regional strategy consistent with sector and practice direction and priorities
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a focus on collaboration and developing/nurturing talent
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality
• Typically 15+ years of experience, including experience in a leadership role with demonstrated success in both project work and talent/resource development
• Proficiency in logistics management including connecting people and resources to the right place at the right time
• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing
• Familiarity in the functionality of Vision
• Ability to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environment
• Successful track record in success building, nurturing and fostering new client relationships
• Ability to manage team with diplomatic and collaborative leadership style which puts value on relationships and collaboration, both internal and external
• Excellent presentation skills

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance