Regional Practice Director - MENA CMU/Hospitality

Regional Practice Director - CMU/Hospitality page is loaded## Regional Practice Director - CMU/Hospitalitylocations: Dubaitime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: 2025-03163**Overview:**Responsible for leading the execution of the global practice strategy for a region. This leader is accountable for growing the regional practice, developing new business, leveraging industry relationships, establishing strong relationships in the community and cultivating the culture of HKS within the region.**Responsibilities** :* Acts as a key liaison between practice-driven strategy and regional execution plan* Partners with Global Practice Director to grow the region in a manner which is consistent with HKS’s core values and purpose* Partners with studio, office and regional leadership to further the strategic goals of the firm, sector and region* Demonstrates an innovative and collaborative approach to regional strategy consistent with sector and practice direction and priorities* Operates with “ONE Firm” mindset, minimizes the sector and operational variables between offices in the region* Manages Studio Practice Leaders and, if applicable, Studio Practice Managers within the region* Engages with project managers, technical and conceptual teams, and consultants to evaluate and improve the quality of respective work in projects within the region* Partners with studio and office leaders as a liaison between the firm leadership and staff, communicating firm and regional initiatives and priorities* Active on projects as required by relationships but should work to maintain a broader strategic view of the regional practice supporting studio leaders to deliver quality projects on behalf of the regional practice* Acts as one of the primary interfaces with practice-specific clients and organizations across the region* Exercises skills of persuasion and negotiation on critical issues**Qualifications:*** Accredited professional degree in Architecture, Interior Design, related degree for respective field, or relevant years in education or experience* Licensure or certification in chosen field preferred* Typically 15+ years of experience, including experience in a leadership role with demonstrated success in both project work and talent/resource development* Significant experience in the respective practice area* Sustainable design accreditation preferred* Familiarity in the capability and benefits of design-related software preferred* Familiarity in the functionality of Vision* Experience in MS Office Suite, including Microsoft Project and Microsoft Teams preferred* Proficiency in logistics management including connecting people and resources to the right place at the right time* Successful track record in directing and providing leadership for the regional teams to follow* Successful track record in success building, nurturing and fostering new client relationships* Excellent presentation skills* Excellent interpersonal skills with a focus on collaboration and developing/nurturing talent* Exercises skills of persuasion and negotiation on critical issues* Strong leadership, organization, communication and relationship management skills* Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time* Ability to work closely with design leaders to promote an inter-disciplinary design approach and philosophy, and to facilitate its advancement across the firm* 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* 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* Travel will be requiredIf you currently work for HKS, please submit your application via the Internal Careers Portal.### Make Your Search Easier!We recommend selecting the location and/or country before selecting a job title when performing a search.#J-18808-Ljbffr