Pacific Area Business Strategy Leader

Brown and Caldwell•Wailuku, HI

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The One Water Lahaina program is an integrated water resources framework serving as the backbone of Maui County’s recovery strategy following recent disasters. This integrated model aligns wastewater, potable water, stormwater, reuse, and watershed and cultural resources under a single, coordinated approach focused on resilience, long-term service reliability, and recovery outcomes. This strategy is embedded in the mission of the Office of Recovery (OOR), which oversees a rapidly expanding recovery portfolio exceeding $7 billion. One Water Lahaina functions as both a technical framework and an operational organizing principle for recovery delivery, supported by Brown and Caldwell through program management, governance, and staff augmentation. The County is ensuring that rebuilding efforts not only restore damaged systems but also deliver integrated, resilient infrastructure that supports Maui’s long-term recovery and climate resilience goals.

Requirements

Typically, a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
Prior experience in leading projects.
Experience in analyzing organizational and business needs, organizational development, and change management.
Strong systems thinking competency for analyzing organizational and business needs.
Strong proficiency in researching, developing and communicating an understanding of a client’s essential or critical business factors.
Strong proficiency in organizational function and structure.
Strong proficiency in the application of organizational development and management principles.
Strong proficiency in workforce development, performance improvement and organizational design.
Advanced facilitation and interview skills.
Advanced communication (written and oral) and presentation skills.
Advanced proficiency in business process analysis, mapping, and development skills.
Effective leadership skills to inspire and guide a team.
Typically certified in the SMS Framework, and progressing through the SMS competencies.

Nice To Haves

Working proficiency in governance and policy development.
Working proficiency in risk identification, mitigation and management.
Working proficiency in the application of digital solutions, AI tools, and technology systems.

Responsibilities

Work directly with the Area Director and Local Market Leaders to develop, implement and manage the resourcing strategy to support the projected growth for all Pacific Area markets with an initial focus on the Maui market.
Coordinate with Client Service Managers, Practice Leaders and Local Market leaders to define resource needs based on current contracted sales and projected opportunities to develop, implement and manage a long-term strategy for recruiting new talent, developing existing talent and succession planning.
Lead our local Finance and Funding service areas in coordination with our national team, in collaboration with our local and national Advisory Services group.
Lead targeted and/or comprehensive business assessments and development of implementation strategies and plans for our clients to enhance their operations and efficiency.
Lead efforts to support Client’s development of comprehensive planning approaches and practices that connect strategic goals and objectives to implementation.
Lead development of guidelines, processes, and procedures for client assigned functional areas to bolster operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Lead organizational development and management services for clients to achieve organizational excellence.
Identify and assess potential risks to both BC and client organization, and ensure proper governance and policy development.
Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of company standards and best practices.
Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.
Provide mentorship, guidance, support, and knowledge-sharing to help less experienced team members develop their skills and grow within their roles.