Director of Design I - Strategic Planning Design and Consulting at Jobgether – United States

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Director of Design I – Strategic Planning Design and Consulting in United States.

This leadership role sits at the intersection of design strategy, project execution, and organizational leadership within a complex, multidisciplinary environment. You will guide design and consulting teams while ensuring successful delivery of large-scale, technically complex projects. The role combines strategic planning, financial oversight, and people leadership, with a strong focus on aligning design outcomes with business objectives. You will also contribute to business development efforts and help shape long-term design and operational strategies. Acting as both a leader and advisor, you will influence project direction, team performance, and organizational change initiatives. This is an opportunity to lead high-impact work while mentoring teams and driving design excellence across multiple disciplines.

• Lead multidisciplinary design and consulting teams, ensuring effective execution of complex projects and alignment with project design leadership standards.
• Oversee project planning, staffing coordination, and resource allocation, ensuring optimal utilization across teams and business units.
• Support business unit leadership in forecasting workloads, managing assignments, and balancing capacity across active projects.
• Contribute to financial planning by assisting in budget development, monitoring utilization, and tracking expenses against targets.
• Participate in organizational change management, including communication planning and implementation of structural or operational updates.
• Support development and execution of strategic initiatives related to design and consulting operations.
• Conduct performance evaluations, support career development, and foster team engagement and retention.
• Participate in development and refinement of internal policies, procedures, and operational best practices.
• Contribute to business development activities, leveraging design expertise to support market growth.
• Travel up to 30% as required to support project and leadership responsibilities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or related design discipline preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in design leadership roles, including independent project leadership and design management responsibilities.
• Strong experience managing large, multidisciplinary projects involving engineering and technical teams.
• Professional registration or eligibility for registration preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Strong expertise in project management including budgeting, scheduling, staffing, forecasting, proposal development, and change management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and design/documentation software.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and team management skills.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment focused on innovation and impact.
• Opportunity to lead high-value projects across multidisciplinary teams.
• Flexible work arrangements depending on role and project requirements.
• Additional company-supported benefits and wellness resources.