*** This position can be based in any of our CDM Smith offices ***

CDM Smith is seeking a Transformational Growth Area (TGA) Leader to spearhead our national strategy in the rapidly expanding data center market. This high-impact role requires a visionary with a proven record of strategic leadership, business development, and technical delivery for data center clients. We seek leaders who excel at aligning cross-functional teams, building high-performing groups, and developing and executing strategies that deliver double-digit growth year over year. The ideal candidate may come from a background in project delivery or business development and will have demonstrated success guiding data center clients through all project phases—including consulting, engineering, design-build, and EPC projects for power delivery, water systems, and civil/site works.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Growth Leadership
• Develop and implement TGA strategies and annual priorities to achieve ambitious growth objectives.
• Identify and pursue new opportunities for consulting, engineering, design-build, and EPC projects in the data center market.
• Align goals across marketing, sales, and delivery teams, collaborating with unit presidents and finance directors during budget planning to ensure investments support strategic goals.
• Communicate priorities and strategic direction changes to the Executive Leadership Team.

Marketing & Business Development
• Lead business development, client engagement, and strategic marketing for major data center clients in the U.S., focusing on expanding market share and building high-value relationships.
• Oversee target markets, messaging, and key campaigns to reach new and existing clients.
• Monitor sales pipelines and partner with sales and marketing teams to optimize resources and investments.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to create and maintain TGA-specific campaigns for brand awareness and lead generation, including content and promotional strategies.
• Provide input on messaging, storytelling, project selection, and thought leadership to strengthen market presence.

Team Development & Technical Excellence
• Identify strategic hiring needs and support recruitment of key talent in partnership with unit leaders.
• Foster professional growth by coordinating training, conference participation, and involvement in professional societies.
• Hold regular meetings to align teams on priorities and progress, ensuring shared outcomes and accountability across units.
• Champion innovation and technical excellence by collaborating with our technology group to leverage advanced tools and approaches that enhance project delivery.
• Implement short- and long-term strategies that contribute to the growth and profitability of CDM Smith in the data center sector.

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