Division Associate Director

Position Title:Division Associate Director

Position Location:Remote -workvirtually fromanywhere in the United States

SALARY

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JOB SUMMARY

TheDivision Associate Directorprovides strategic leadership for a Division withinDLB'sDesign 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 toanExecutive Director, theDivision Associate Directoris 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.

TheDivision Associate Directorserves 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 supportsDLB'sorganizational goals and client commitments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Strategic Leadership and Organizational Direction(≤50%)

• Execute divisional priorities and strategic initiativesestablishedby the Division Director.

• Oversee assigned client programs, ensuring successful delivery, operational consistency, and client satisfaction.

• Monitor divisional performance metrics and provide reporting, recommendations, and operational insights.

• Partner with leadership to develop operational plans supporting divisionalobjectives.

• Support organizational growth through resource forecasting, staffing coordination, and workload planning.

• Monitor operational risks and proactively recommend solutions.

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

• Assist Division Director withchangemanagement initiatives andcultivatea high-performance culture. 

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

• Assist the Division Director in executing organizational initiatives and divisional priorities.

• Assistin developing and implementing operational policies, standards, and best practices.

• Ensure efficient allocation and utilization of resources to meet divisional objectives.

• Support hiring, staffing strategies, succession planning, and organizational growth.

• Lead resource forecasting activities across assigned client programs.

• Assistin planning, budgeting, staffing, and operational coordination within assigned functional areas.

• Develop recommendations using operational metrics and reporting to improve divisional performance.

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)

• Operational leadership across multiple engineering teams or client programs.

• Resource forecasting, staffing coordination, and workload management.