Regional Practice Director - MENA CMU​/Hospitality

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** 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
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* 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 required

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