Design Division Director

Position Title:Design Division Director

Position Location:Remote -workvirtually fromanywhere in the United States

SALARY

DLB recognizes salary ranges from jobboardsdo not necessarily reflect our pay ranges. In many instances we out-compete those ranges for well-qualified candidates.

JOB SUMMARY

The Design Division Director provides strategic leadership for a Division within DLB's Design Department, overseeing multiple engineering disciplines, leadership teams, client programs, and operational initiatives supporting mission critical and data center projects. This roleis responsible forestablishingthe Division's long-term vision, driving operational excellence, developing organizational strategy, and ensuring successful execution of businessobjectives.

Reporting to an Executive Director, the Design Division Director is accountable for divisional performance, organizational growth, staffing strategy, client relationship management, and resource planning. This leader works collaboratively with Executive Directors, Directors, Associate Directors, and peer Division Directors toestablishstandards, develop policies, implement strategic initiatives, and strengthen collaboration across the Design Department.

The Design Division Director serves as a senior organizational leader with broad decision-making authority, influencing departmental strategy, operational performance, talent development, and long-term business growth. Success in this role requires balancing strategic planning with operational execution while fostering a high-performing, collaborative culture that supports DLB's organizational goals and client commitments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Strategic Leadership and Organizational Direction(≤50%)

• Drive long-range strategic planning in alignment with departmental objectives. 

• Define and oversee implementation of divisional initiatives. 

• Collaborate directly with department leadership to shape organizational strategy and structure. 

• Lead change management initiatives and cultivate a high-performance culture. 

Organizational Development and Continuous Improvement of Policies and Procedures(≥25%)

• Assist Directors in making informed decisions on significant operational matters at the department level.

• Assist Directors in shaping and enforcing company-wide policies, ensuring they align with immediate operations and broader organizational goals.

• Ensure efficient allocation andutilizationof resourcesand capital planning for divisional programs. 

• Oversee multi-program operations and ensure delivery excellence across teams. 

• Oversee specific functional areas, managing planning, staffing, and budgeting processes.

• Guide and support teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Client and Market Leadership(≥25%)

• Serve as senior relationship owner for strategic and major clients. 

• Drive business development strategy and market positioning within the data center and MEP consulting sectors. 

• Anticipate client and market shifts, aligning service offerings and capabilities accordingly. 

Technology and Data-Driven Decision Making

• Champion technology strategy and digital transformation initiatives within the division. 

• Drive the adoption of data analytics for divisional planning and forecasting. 

• Ensure alignment of technology investments with divisional goals. 

Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS(ADVANCED LEVEL FOR ALL THE FOLLOWING)

• Strategic planning, organizational leadership, and divisional operations.

• Budget development, financial planning, resource forecasting, and capital planning.

• Building andmaintainingexecutive-level client relationships and driving business development initiatives.

• Leading organizational change and developing high-performing teams.

• Cross-functional collaboration and influencing decisions across multiple business units.

• Developing operational policies, procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Strategic decision-making using data analytics, forecasting, and performance metrics.

• Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability toestablishdivisionalobjectives, staffing strategies, succession plans, and long-range operational goals.

• Experience