Practice Group Manager, Living (Finance)

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Role description:

Arcadis is seeking a Principal, Practice Group Manager (PGM), Living for the US West & Mexico region for the Architecture and Urbanism division of the Global Business Area Places. The PGM reports to Business Unit Director. This position is located In Texas for the US West & Mexico region.

As the PGM, Living, you will profitably grow the Living practice unit presence regionally within A&U in line with GAU Division strategy and financial targets, and a focus on operational efficiency and workforce optimization ensuring consistency, 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 ultimate 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.
• Act as the Division regional interface resource for the Sales/Growth organization on behalf of A+U. Is the conduit to the Arcadis enterprise and will be a connector, SME and provide information, input and/or feedback as a representative of A+U.
• Acts as the liaison to other Practice Group Directors and Managers across all market focus area to share information and lead coordination/collaboration activities services/solutions enterprise wide.
• Develop and implement the regional business strategy and ensure the team understand it, and the role that they play in its achievement, through the development of the appropriate culture and the provision of context and clarity.
• Lead the identification and targeting of clients and opportunities to achieve profitable practice group growth. By working with teams and through the delivery of service excellence will drive organic revenue in the practice group.
• 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 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:

• Develop enduring relationships with clients to understand their business needs and ensure client satisfaction to improve retention and deliver organic revenue growth.
• 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 Sector with substantial experience (18 years or more) in a discipline, including 10+ years' experience in Architecture consultance
• Experience in regional business development
• Strong skills in managing relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including executive management, clients, and partners
• Experience leading and implementing complex business change solutions
• Experience managing business relationships at executive level while managing teams across geographies
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in coaching, mentoring, and developing team members
• Understanding of regional & international markets and business practices
• Experience working within the specific region (e.g., EMEA, APAC, Americas) can be a significant advantage
• Experience in managing budgets and financial planning
• Ability to analyze financial data and make informed decisions
• Ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences
• Proven ability to identify issues, develop solutions, and implement them effectively
• Experience in risk management and mitigation strategies
• Ability to adapt to changing environments and manage multiple priorities
• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic setting
• Understanding of architectural projects internationally
• Awareness and sensitivity to cultural differences and a demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment
• Significant experience on large-scale/highly complex projects

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 $122,000 - $208,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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