Sr. Manager - Advisory

Overview:

Responsibilities:

• Designs and may lead research strategies to address client requirements

• Leads multi-disciplined teams and large complex assignments
• Ensures delivery of high-quality final documents
• Oversees and is accountable to the work plan, budget and schedule, providing primary interface with the client and overseeing project administration
• Evaluates the market and economic feasibility of mixed-use developments, master-planned communities hotels, coastal and mountain resorts, visitor attractions, sports venues, entertainment and/or leisure schemes, and healthcare organizations
• Acts as a primary client relationship for respective project, building and strengthening connections through a comprehensive understanding of their project mission, goals, policies, needs and progress
• Manages the execution and delivery of implementation documents through all phases of a project scope and sharing/harvesting lessons learned and project impact
• Coordinates project team interaction both internally and all other project participants
• Integrates HKS expertise and innovation in all projects, while actively seeking opportunities to incorporate HKS best practices, sustainable design solutions, subject matter expertise and resources strategically and efficiently for the client, user and community
• Exercises skills of persuasion and negotiation on critical issues through the scope of the project
• Holds project team responsible for deliverables on HKS standards, best practices and quality expectations
• Resolves conflict effectively and encourages a healthy team environment
• Seeks leadership opportunities by providing direction and feedback to and collaborating with team leaders
• Collaborates in and may be responsible for delivering a project on defined budget requirements
• Applies skills to minimize risks, maximize value and seeks means to improve efficiencies and reduce costs
• Travel will be required

Qualifications:

• Accredited advanced-level degree (masters or higher) in Architecture, Business, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Healthcare or related field
• Typically with 12+ years of experience in the respective sector setting; experience within a respected consultancy firm preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Visio
• Experience in simulation tools preferred
• Experience in working with architects preferred
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma preferred
• Advanced competency in relevant technical economic, financial and real estate, and operational analysis
• Familiarity in the functionality of Vision
• Knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines
• Experience in logistics management including connecting people and resources to the right place at the right time
• Proven track record in business development and successful project management
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
• Ability to manage client relationships including understanding client expectations and invoice, collections and contract management
• Ability to manage team with diplomatic and collaborative leadership style which puts value on relationships and collaboration, both internal and external
• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing to various audiences, including senior level executives both internally and externally
• Ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions
• Ability to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environment
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality

If you currently work for HKS, please submit your application via the Internal Careers Portal.

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