Practice Group Manager - Living at Arcadis

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Apr, 26

Salary

193000.0

Posted On

06 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Business Development, Client Relationship Management, Team Development, Strategic Planning, Operational Efficiency, Service Quality, Collaboration, Coaching, Mentoring, Risk Management, Market Analysis, Cultural Sensitivity, Financial Planning, Innovation, Architecture

Industry

Professional Services

Description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together. Role description: Arcadis is seeking a Principal, Practice Group Manager (PGM), Living for the US East region for the Architecture and Urbanism division of our Global Business Area - Places. The PGM reports to Business Unit Director. This position can be located in any Arcadis office in the Eastern US As the PGM, Living, you must be a subject matter expert for the residential and hospitality practice regionally within the Global Architecture and Urbanism (GAU) Division and a focus on growth, design excellence, and operational efficiency ensuring collaboration, growth, and excellence in service delivery across the region while aligning the practice group goals with the overall organizational strategy. Role accountabilities: Implement the GAU Division strategy: Lead accountability for performance (utilization, billability, contribution, debtors etc.), service quality delivery within the practice group; develop and oversee the implementation of the strategy to ensure service quality delivery, service excellence and profitable growth within the practice group, to support the delivery of the line of business objectives. Collaborates with the other Practice Group Directors and Managers across all market focus areas to share information and lead coordination/collaboration activities services/solutions enterprise wide. Develop and implement the regional business strategy and ensure the team understand the goals, and the role that they play in its achievement, through the continued development of the appropriate team culture and focus. Lead the identification and targeting of clients and opportunities to achieve profitable practice group growth. Lead, motivate and develop a diverse team of senior specialists by recruiting, setting objectives and reviewing performance to ensure staff are developed, driven and have the necessary skills to deliver the program objectives. Strategic Leadership and Business Development: Develop and foster enduring relationships with clients in the region to understand their business needs and ensure client satisfaction to improve retention and deliver organic revenue growth. Drive the growth of the regional practice group identifying new markets, clients, and opportunities Build strong regional relationships with key stakeholders, clients, and partners to expand the organization’s influence globally. Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to promote the regional practice group’s services Facilitate the sharing of knowledge, expertise, and resources across different regions to foster collaboration and innovation Promote the adoption of new technologies, tools, and methodologies to enhance the regional practice group’s capabilities Demonstrate thought leadership and innovation through publications, speaking engagements, visible external leadership Build strong relationships and create successful teams: Coach and mentor studio managers and service managers to ensure all projects are set up for success and appropriate governance is adhered to, with the goal of improved client satisfaction. Direct the identification of talent in the practice group in both technical capability and sales and promote career development by directing individuals who are identified, to the appropriate development programs. Create a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, continuous learning and feedback with the regional practice group. Direct decisions on resource utilization within the regional practice group and maintain the integrity of the unit composition and pyramid management structure to enable resource optimization. Direct the identification and management of risk in service delivery and ensure compliance with governance processes in the regional practice group to lead to service excellence and client satisfaction. Maintain an in-depth and up-to-date understanding of the practice group’s regional and national overlapping clients and the market to identify key trends and emerging opportunities. Develop relationships throughout Arcadis to foster cooperation and to maximize opportunities to cross-sell within the organization. Standardize processes, methodologies, and best practices across all regions to ensure consistency and quality Monitor the performance of the practice group regionally, ensuring efficient resource allocation and adherence to budgets Coordinate with regional leaders to ensure alignment and seamless execution of initiatives Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor's degree or post-graduate qualification and/or fellowship in an appropriate professional institution Registered Architect, or equivalent preferred Deep expertise in the Living (Hospitality and Multi-family Residential) Sector with substantial experience (18 years or more) in a discipline, including 10+ years' experience in Architecture consultancy Experience in regional business development Strong skills in managing relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including executive management, clients, and partners Experience managing business relationships at executive level while managing teams across geographies Proficiency in coaching, mentoring, and developing team members Experience in managing budgets and financial planning Proven ability to identify issues, develop solutions, and implement them effectively Ability to adapt to changing environments and manage multiple priorities Awareness and sensitivity to cultural differences and a demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment Why Arcadis? We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together. You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you. Together, we can create a lasting legacy. Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy. Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $113,000 - $193,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

Responsibilities

The Practice Group Manager is responsible for implementing the GAU Division strategy, ensuring service quality delivery, and driving profitable growth within the practice group. This includes leading a diverse team, developing client relationships, and promoting collaboration across regions.