Senior Managing Director - Witt O'Briens

Are you looking for an opportunity to join a team that makes a real difference? Do you want to be part of a collaborative team that protects and strengthens communities and businesses? If you are looking for all these opportunities and more, then Witt O’Brien’s is the right fit for you. Senior Managing Director - WOB Position Summary Witt O'Brien's is seeking a Senior Managing Director to join our organization as the leader of the Emergency Management and Disaster Recovery portfolio. This role is responsible for providing strategic direction for his/her teams, leading client engagement, and directing strategic business development activities. The ideal candidate will have led large scale programs for clients and will have experience with leading, developing, and implementing strategic objectives within a multi-stakeholder environment to achieve desired outcomes. The Senior Managing Director will be accountable for the performance of his/her business portfolio, exercising oversight for the timely / high-quality delivery of technical services. This individual will ensure that company objectives are met to include financial performance (revenue, EBITDA, DSO), client satisfaction, and employee utilization and engagement. In collaboration with other executives and leaders across all functions, this individual will ensure that company growth targets are achieved. Position Details Reports to: President, Government Solutions Sector Position Location: Remote Position Type: Regular Full-Time FLSA Status: Exempt Pay: Salary Compensation: Commensurate with experience Essential Job Functions Develops strategic growth plan and determines actions and implementation plan to achieve results Identifies new markets and areas for portfolio growth Provides leadership and oversight to team members, ensuring team is aligned with organizational goals and objectives and setting clear performance expectations Achieves targeted objectives and key results to include financial targets (revenue, EBITDA), utilization, profitability margins and project budgets Ensures provision of high-quality service to all clients, acting as necessary to maintain the firm’s high reputation for superior client services. Provides technical advice and serves as thought leader in industry Fosters collaborative work environment amongst team members to include cross functional teams Oversees a wide variety of programs and ensures appropriate leadership is in place to drive effective project execution. Maintains understanding of contractual obligations and scope, and raises any potential OCI situations to appropriate levels of leadership Mentors and coaches team members to support their professional growth and development. Manages and tracks complex project plans and controls, budgets, schedules, teams, and other resources and ensures effective utilization of staff Identifies areas for process improvement. Addresses performance issues in a timely and constructive manner, providing support and guidance as needed to help team members succeed. Oversees management of sub-contractors, their workforce, and project supervisors/leaders assigned to specific projects in larger organizations. Ensures all laws, rules, policies, procedures and regulatory requirements are met. Prepares executive presentations and summaries as needed Minimum Job Requirements Minimum 15 years’ experience in the field of relevant experience. Bachelor’s degree in relevant field from an accredited college or university. As an alternative, two (2) years of experience working in assigned technical discipline may be substituted for one (1) years of education (i.e., eight (8) years of relevant work experience is equal to a Bachelor’s degree). Demonstrated experience driving significant business growth Excellent leadership and strategic business skills Demonstrated experience collaborating with cross-functional colleagues and working effectively with internal and external stakeholders Experience presenting information to an array of audiences. Strong analytical skills and ability to summarize complex information Proven ability to direct the work of staff from a variety of backgrounds and skill sets, and to effectively lead a team Excellent oral and written communication techniques, including in response to requests either internally or externally. Strong prioritization and time-management skills to balance ongoing responsibilities Preferred Job Requirements Executive or Senior Leadership role in Emergency Response services with a consulting firm and/or Federal, State, or local Agency. Experience in federal recovery assistance and preparedness programs and funding sources, including FEMA Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, CDBG-DR program, FTA-ER program, FHWA-ER program, etc. Relevant professional certifications and training in emergency management and disaster recovery protocols. Experience managing P&L in a consulting environment Job Description and Hiring Disclaimer This position description incorporates the core responsibilities of the job. It recognizes that other related duties not specifically mentioned might also be performed, and that not all responsibilities may be carried out depending on operational needs. The hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. Commitment to Diversity Witt O'Brien's is always looking for the most qualified and experienced professionals with a passion for public safety, emergency management, homeland security, disaster response, and continuity of operations. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled With you when it counts. Witt O’Brien’s has joined the Ambipar Group, a global leader in integrated environmental and emergency management solutions. Witt O’Brien’s has an outstanding reputation for crisis and emergency management. We help our clients mitigate risk, prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters, and build resilience. Our highly skilled experts protect lives, communities and businesses in both the private and public sectors. We do that with innovative services that combine decades of front-line disaster experience with out-of-the-box thinking, to generate the best outcome for our clients. As the threat of disruption from both man-made and natural disasters increases, our solutions have never been in greater demand. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a team that makes a real difference? Do you want to be part of a collaborative team that protects and strengthens communities and businesses? If you are looking for all these opportunities and more, then Witt O’Brien’s is the right fit for you. We are seeking the best and brightest talent to help us take our organization to the next level. We offer a stimulating work environment with a growth-oriented dynamism. Our compensation and benefits package is highly competitive, to encourage happy and motivated employees. Reasonable Accommodation Witt O’Brien’s is committed to providing an inclusive workplace environment free from discrimination. In support of this, Witt O’Brien’s works to ensure that none of its policies, practices, work arrangements, or facilities have discriminatory effects on individuals or on groups protected under applicable federal, state, or local legislation. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please email hiring@wittobriens.com or call 1-713-496-3674 (71-FIX-ME-ORG) to let us know the nature of your request.