Deputy Strategic Initiatives Officer

Job Description:

• Assist the SIO in maintaining the pipeline of multi-year strategic projects, alliances, and service-line expansions.
• Gather and synthesize market intelligence on industry trends (AI, liquid cooling, modular construction, sustainability) for executive review.
• Support the evaluation of M&A, joint venture, and outsourcing opportunities by compiling analysis and preparing recommendations for the SIO.
• Prepare draft updates for the strategic roadmap, highlighting potential threats, opportunities, and resource considerations.
• Assist in developing ROI models and scenario analyses to inform go/defer/pivot decisions.
• Help maintain the firm-wide strategic initiatives portfolio by tracking timelines, milestones, and status updates.
• Support PMO activities such as preparing stage-gate documentation, updating dashboards, and maintaining RACI charts.
• Coordinate cross-functional steering reviews, ensuring follow-up items are captured and addressed.
• Document lessons learned and best practices from completed initiatives for organizational use.
• Assist in codifying operational playbooks for new service offerings and delivery models.
• Coordinate training logistics for capability scale-up programs.
• Monitor delivery reports and client feedback to identify areas for improvement and escalate as needed.
• Support the SIO in managing Quick Reaction Force readiness, including updating metrics and coordinating debrief sessions.
• Prepare summaries of critical incidents and action plans for leadership review.
• Assist as secondary executive contact for key accounts, helping to coordinate renewals and client engagement activities.
• Support major deal pursuits by developing proposal content, coordinating cross-functional contributions, and assisting with contract preparation.
• Draft thought-leadership pieces, presentation materials, and client insights for review and approval by the SIO.
• Coordinate participation in conferences, panels, and whitepaper development projects.
• Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned

Requirements:

• Proven P&L accountability and staff development track record
• Knowledge of strategic planning methodologies and the ability to align enterprise initiatives with organizational goals.
• Knowledge of U.S. A/E/C market dynamics, data center and mission-critical trends, and program-management frameworks.
• Knowledge of technology integration, including digital tools, AI-driven analytics, and data platforms used to support strategic and tactical decision-making.
• Strong program management skills with the ability to lead multiple complex, cross-functional initiatives concurrently.
• Skilled in executive relationship-building, strategic negotiation, financial modeling, storytelling, risk assessment, cross-functional leadership.
• Skilled in client relationship management, including engagement strategies, expectation-setting, and contract development.
• Skilled in partnering with senior leadership, Board executives, and discipline-level directors.
• Proficient in preparing presentations, reports, and dashboards for executive audiences.
• Capable of gathering and interpreting market, financial, and operational data to support decision-making.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Benefits:

• Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
• Flex spending accounts (FSA)
• Dental and vision plans
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
• 401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account option
• PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
• Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage
• Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance
• Paid parental leave after one year of employment

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