Marketing Director, Infrastructure - U.S

Stantec•Chicago, IL

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

Stantec is seeking an experienced Director of Marketing to join its marketing leadership team and lead marketing for the Infrastructure business operating unit across North America. Reporting to the Vice President, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, this role partners with business and regional leaders to align marketing strategies with business priorities, support growth, strengthen the brand, and tell compelling stories about Stantec’s work. The position leads a multidisciplinary marketing team and oversees team development, resource and workforce planning, budgets, performance metrics, continuous improvement, and change support. It also develops and executes integrated marketing plans, supports business development and communications, guides storytelling and thought leadership, and provides strategic oversight across marketing and communications channels. The role is based in a hybrid work environment; people leaders are expected to work in the office an average of three days per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in marketing or a related field.
At least 10 years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 5 years in a people leadership role.
Proven success building and leading collaborative, high-performing teams in complex environments.
Ability to foster a culture of accountability and results.
Strong strategic and stakeholder partnership skills, including listening, influencing, and aligning stakeholders.
Demonstrated expertise developing creative, effective marketing and communications strategies at scale.
Strong understanding of marketing, branding, and promotion best practices.
Strategic approach to process optimization and ability to drive decisions and improvements that enhance efficiency and organizational performance.
Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to inspire through clear, compelling storytelling.
Adaptability and resilience, including the ability to help others navigate change.
Experience using standard marketing tools.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and inspire marketing strategists, promotions specialists, visual communications designers, and digital content professionals, ensuring consistency, quality, and impact.
Foster a team culture based on trust, respect, recognition, collaboration, and high performance.
Plan team resources, professional development, and succession to build a resilient, future-ready team.
Drive continuous improvement by streamlining processes, adopting emerging technologies including AI, and applying industry best practices.
Establish and track performance metrics to support accountability and insight-driven decisions.
Manage budgets and workforce planning, using local and global delivery centers to maximize value and impact.
Support teams through change and create conditions for innovation.
Serve as the point person for a North America region, supporting cross-business-operating-unit and priority needs.
Develop and execute integrated marketing plans that advance market positioning and support business operating unit objectives.
Partner with pursuit leaders and public relations teams on annual campaigns, communications strategies, and event plans that support business development.
Represent the business operating unit in internal and external storytelling through platforms including stantec.com, The Lens, and the Stantec Marketing Knowledge Center.
Provide strategic oversight across digital campaigns, social media, advertising, publications, conferences, and tradeshows.
Collaborate across business operating units and regions on shared initiatives and enterprise priorities.
Guide thought leadership, including white papers, webinars, and content marketing.
Work with brand, design, and communications teams to strengthen brand awareness, alignment, and consistent storytelling.
Support strategic business operating unit and sector communications for internal and external audiences.
Guide promotional programs and marketing photography and videography from planning through execution, including client approvals, project storytelling, creative direction, and on-site support.