Global Solution Leader – Airport Solutions
Location:
Preferably in USA, Europe or Asia with the need for global travel as
required
Context:
Arcadis is the leading global Design & Consultancy firm for natural and built
assets. Applying our deep market sector insights and collective design,
consultancy, engineering, project and management services, we work in
partnership with our clients to deliver exceptional and sustainable outcomes
throughout the lifecycle of their natural and built assets. We are 27,000
people active in over 70 countries that generate more than €3.3 billion in
revenues. We support UN-Habitat with knowledge and expertise to improve
the quality of life in rapidly growing cities around the world.
www.arcadis.com.
Purpose of the role:
To grow our Aviation business globally by effectively building the knowledge
base, ensuring in depth understanding of the market needs, and by
developing and enhancing client propositions. The role is crucial to create a
global community for the Arcadis solution that is an important differentiator
in the market.
Reporting lines:
Director Global Solutions (embedded in one of the Arcadis Regions)
Job Description:
The incumbent will focus his/her efforts in knowledge, strategic pursuits,
collaboration and developing propositions in the Aviation market, to drive
more business across all regions. Project, program and cost management
as well as front-end advisory will be important elements of the Airport
solutions we provide to the market. The Global Leader role will be
embedded in one of our Regions (80% global, 20% regional) and he/she is
leading a team of regional connection points’.
The incumbent has the following areas of responsibility:
Knowledge
Responsible for innovation, knowledge development and knowledge
sharing, amongst others through managing ‘Communities of Practices’ for
the most relevant knowledge domains in the Aviation market. Provide
market insights to our regions. Support with the development of collateral
and thought leadership to leverage and differentiate our position as market
leaders.
Strategic Pursuits
Support regions and market sectors with strategic pursuits that drive value
to our business. The Global Leader is recognized in the market and can be
client facing in supporting during tender phase, presenting to clients. Bring
global knowledge and market insights to secure strategic projects that
enhance our brand and reputation.
Collaboration
Stimulate collaboration between regions to build global capability and teams
by organizing cross-regional meetings and stimulating use of our Global
Excellence Centers. Promote a one Arcadis vision to delivering projects and
ensure mobility of staff (incl. coordination of staffing of key people around
the globe where required).
Propositions
Develop (new) propositions together with Arcadis regions and market facing
teams to add value and drive growth. Support regions to align propositions
to market opportunities and capitalize on our points of differentiation.
Execution of Strategy
Implement the Arcadis strategy to support the needs identified by regions
and global Client Development
People
Works with HR to define career path and professional development
programs for the people who are working in the Aviation area
Requirements:
Leader with deep knowledge of the Aviation market and the solutions
Arcadis can provide, globally connected, excellent understanding of the
market opportunities and clients demand in the solution area. 15+ years of
managerial and/or client development experience and relevant sector
knowledge.
Ability to provide leadership to the global community.
Further requirements:
• Ability to define/ develop (new) propositions
• Marketing capabilities
• Excellent commercial and client relationship skills
• Business development experience and skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong listening and communications skills
• Good fit with the Arcadis Global Collaborative Leadership Model:
o Leadership: Creates shared vision and drives collaboration
in a regional environment that has a positive impact on
business performance. Has the ability to work in a network
organization often with dual reporting lines and is
accountable to take action and deliver results
o Client Focus: Builds and shares regional key market
opportunities with the focus on providing innovative client
solutions that contribute to business performance
o People Focus: Energizes people by showing interest and
sensitivity, sets challenging goals for him / herself and
others. He/she inspires by engaging others and holding
them accountable. Is a Talent Champion who attracts and
develops talent
o Operational Excellence: Takes necessary actions to
inspire all staff to help achieve the goals of the organization
in the most effective way
o Collaboration: Implements global strategy within a region
without reservation, puts the interest of Arcadis above local
and personal interests, plays an active role in the regional
team while remaining highly aligned with the Global team.
o Sets an example with respect to Arcadis values of
Integrity, Client Focus, Collaboration and Sustainability
o Good English
o Willingness to travel
Main working
contacts:
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Other Global Solution Leaders
Global Market Sector Leaders
Global Account Leaders
Global Strategic Pursuit Leader
Measurement/Goals
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BUC city executives
Community of Practice Leaders
Regional BL directors
Regional Teams
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Number of successful global pursuits involved
Thought Leadership: Be a thought leader for Aviation both internally
and externally
Overall global growth of the business related to Aviation
Effective collaboration within the global community of the solution
area
Effective development of knowledge, innovation and people
competences in Aviation.
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What we offer?
We offer a dynamic challenging job with international focus in a pleasant
working climate, attention to education and a competitive remuneration
package reflecting the seniority of the role.
Information/
Application:
Guy van Moppes
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: +31 627061871
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not to be used for marketing purposes.
Arcadis. Improving quality of life.