Industrial Sector Business Development Director

Are you a strategic leader with deep roots in the industrial sector and a passion for driving innovation and resource management? HDR is seeking an Industrial Sector Business Development Directorto spearhead client engagement, business development, and strategic growth across a dynamic and evolving industrial landscape.

Why HDR?

At HDR, we've been at the forefront of helping industry push new boundaries, applying our technical expertise that spans the project life cycle from up-front evaluation and planning studies through design and into construction monitoring and operations. As a leader in our Industrial Sector, you'll have access to a diverse network of professionals and resources to help you succeed.

What You'll Do:

As the Business Development Director, you will:

• Lead Strategic Growth: Drive HDR's market share and revenue growth globally.
• Build Client Relationships: Serve as a trusted advisor to key clients. Understand their goals and align HDR's capabilities to meet their needs.
• Drive Business Development: Lead major pursuits and campaigns, develop winning strategies, and guide proposal efforts that reflect deep client insight.
• Shape Market Strategy: Collaborate with market and operations leadership to define and support regional strategic plans.
• Mentor and Train: Support the maturation of business development skills across teams, fostering a culture of client focus and strategic thinking.
• Align Resources: Ensure the right talent and expertise are matched to client needs and growth opportunities in collaboration with operational partners. Help HDR attract great people.

What You Bring (roles and responsibilities):

• Achieve global booking goals for the Industrial Sector.

• Manage regional Industrial business development leaders.
• Maintain a strong understanding of the Industrial market trends and drivers impacting our clients.
• Working with Industrial Sector Director, create a vision for the Industrial program within established company direction and goals.
• Oversee annual and long-term strategic plans within established company direction and goals, including creating growth initiatives and prioritizing strategic investments.
• Develop and drive cross-market strategic initiative in the Resources Business Group (RBG).
• Lead major pursuit teams in creating and implementing effective win strategies (capture planning).
• Identify candidates to fill management, technical, business development and marketing positions.
• In coordination with RBG BDD's, develop training on business development and marketing best practices.
• Develop and implement major client plans, including long-term strategies to capture market share.
• Serve as a Client Manager (for assigned accounts) for the significant Industrial sector clients, which includes maintaining strong client relationships and a deep understanding of the client's organization, trends/drivers, and upcoming opportunities.
• Develop business relationships with teaming partners.
• Actively participate in professional associations to elevate HDR's brand in target markets.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Maintain a professional or engineering registration or certificate or have related technical experience.
• Demonstrated experience in winning high-value contracts in the Industrial industry.

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