Chief Strategy Officer

Plunkett Raysich Architects, LLP•Milwaukee, WI

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

PRA is seeking a Chief Strategy Officer to provide executive leadership for the firm’s strategic direction, growth strategy, organizational alignment, market positioning, and client and employee experience. This newly created leadership role will work in close partnership with the CEO, President, Partners, and firm leaders, championing PRA’s strategic plan as a living roadmap, translating priorities into measurable initiatives, and fostering firmwide understanding and accountability for long-term success while supporting PRA’s growing national presence and expanding market influence. The Chief Strategy Officer will lead PRA’s marketing, business development, brand strategy, and market intelligence functions, ensuring each area is coordinated and aligned with PRA’s mission, business priorities, and values. This position will directly lead the Marketing and Business Development Strategy team. This leadership role is located at PRA’s Milwaukee, WI office.

Requirements

10+ years of professional experience in marketing, business development, communications, strategy, or related leadership roles; while experience in architecture, engineering, construction or design is valued, it is not required for consideration.
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field required; an advanced degree is preferred.
Demonstrated ability to develop, lead, and execute marketing and business development strategies.
Strong leadership, management, communication, relationship-building, and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to establish priorities and create systems that support progress and closure.
Experience with strategic planning, implementation, organizational growth, and performance metrics.
Advanced understanding of brand management, external communications, proposals, client development, market research, and competitive positioning.
Ability to collaborate effectively with Partners, senior leadership, technical staff, and external partners.
Sound judgment, discretion with confidential information, and the ability to manage multiple priorities, viewpoints, deadlines, and personalities in a creative work environment, while navigating uncertainty, exploring alternatives and making timely decisions.
A strong commitment to PRA’s core values: Creativity, Collaboration, and Commitment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in architecture, engineering, construction or design is valued, but not required for consideration.
An advanced degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Guide PRA’s strategic planning process by driving firmwide alignment, communication, progress reviews, and planning discussions.
Translate firm strategy into measurable marketing, business development, growth, and market intelligence initiatives.
Lead industry research, market analysis, benchmarking, and performance reporting to inform strategy and competitive positioning.
Develop and execute a firmwide business development plan that strengthens pursuit strategy, client engagement, market visibility, and long-term growth opportunities.
Oversee marketing strategy, external communications, brand standards, proposals, collateral, digital platforms, events, and marketing analytics.
Advance a hospitality-focused client experience model across business development, marketing, events, communications, and other client-facing functions.
Lead strategic Go/No-Go decisions for pursuits, proposals, and business development opportunities balancing thoughtful evaluation with the ability to make timely decisions and move opportunities forward.
Collaborate with leadership to identify new business opportunities, service offerings, innovation priorities, and operational improvements.
Lead, coach, and hold the Marketing and Business Development Strategy team accountable for priorities, deadlines, outcomes, and continuous improvement, helping the team sustain systems, adjust schedules, and bring closure to projects.