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 Apply tot his job