North America Sector Leader – Management & Technology Consulting

Stantec•Seattle, WA

About The Position

The North America Sector Leader (SL) – Management & Technology Consulting (MTC) is a key part of Water’s business leadership, guiding Stantec’s advisory, digital, program management, technology, asset management, organizational transformation, and business consulting services provided to water clients throughout North America. The Sector Leader directs this work with technical rigor, innovation, and a vision for helping clients solve complex water challenges through strategic consulting and technology-enabled solutions. The role applies industry leadership, digital transformation, and client service expertise; develops talent; and contributes to a collaborative leadership culture. The Sector Leader uses knowledge of industry drivers, digital trends, utility modernization, asset management, climate resilience, advisory services, and emerging technologies to grow technical capabilities and differentiate Stantec. They lead a community of practice focused on knowledge transfer, innovation, and collaboration across advisory, technology, and delivery teams. They also support business development by engaging key clients, developing technical differentiators for pursuits, and strengthening Stantec’s industry presence through thought leadership, professional organizations, conferences, webinars, and strategic partnerships. The position reports to the Water Growth Business Leader and collaborates with Regional Business Leaders, Regional Growth Leaders, Delivery Leaders, the Innovation Leader, Digital Practice Leaders, and Account Managers across North America. It may be located in any Stantec office across North America. The utilization target is 30% to 40%. The role may have supervisory responsibility for subsector leaders, senior consulting professionals, and regional practice leads.

Requirements

Ability to lead and inspire teams, achieve goals, and uphold Stantec’s values and policies.
Recognized technical proficiency and thought leadership within the consulting and advisory marketplace.
Strategic understanding of technologies, regulations, industry trends, and business issues affecting water-sector clients.
Demonstrated ability to champion innovation and lead implementation of emerging technologies and consulting approaches.
Located in North America and able to travel throughout North America and globally.
Minimum 20 years of relevant experience leading consulting, advisory, technology, digital transformation, or program-management initiatives.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, information systems, public administration, environmental science, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred.
Professional licensure, certification, or equivalent professional credentials such as PMP, IAM, PE, or MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a community of practice focused on management consulting, asset management, digital transformation, technology integration, organizational effectiveness, program management, and utility advisory services.
Recruit top talent and develop team members through mentoring, coaching, and career development.
Maintain knowledge of industry drivers, utility modernization trends, AI and digital technologies, regulatory developments, asset management practices, and emerging client needs.
Identify opportunities to expand capabilities, grow strategic resources, and strengthen Stantec’s brand through participation in industry organizations and conferences.
Connect consulting practitioners with project managers, digital experts, and technical leaders to deliver innovative, high-value solutions.
Support the development and deployment of digital tools, advisory frameworks, and technology-enabled delivery methods.
Collaborate with regional growth leaders and account managers to develop client relationships and connect subject matter experts with strategic pursuits.
Develop winning technical approaches and identify growth opportunities in advisory, digital, technology, and program-management services.
Develop and implement an annual Sector Plan identifying market opportunities, priorities, and growth strategies.
Engage in Top 20 strategic pursuits across North America and collaborate with global consulting and technology leaders to advance sector capabilities.
Conduct a minimum of three client or industry touch points per month.
Participate in or lead industry organizations, advisory boards, or professional associations.
Maintain sector team capacity through strategic recruiting and succession planning, and retain and develop staff through mentorship, coaching, and career-path development.
Produce thought leadership content such as blogs, webinars, articles, conference presentations, and workshops.
Manage sector administrative activities within budget and achieve applicable HSSE goals.