Regional Practice Director CMUHospitality

HKS; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced Director to lead the execution of its global practice strategy in the region. Responsibilities include acting as a key liaison between strategic initiatives and regional execution, managing studio leaders, and engaging with clients. The ideal candidate will have a professional degree in Architecture or Interior Design, significant leadership experience, and a strong capability in relationship management. This role requires excellent communication and organizational skills, with travel expected.

Qualifications

• Typically 15 years of experience including leadership roles.
• Experience in talent/resource development.
• Familiarity with design-related software.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between strategic and execution plans.
• Manage Studio Practice Leaders and Managers.
• Collaborate with project managers and consultants.

Skills

Leadership skills

Collaboration

Communication

Organization

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Education

Accredited professional degree in Architecture or Interior Design

Licensure or certification in chosen field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Vision software

Job description

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 HKSs 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 required

If you currently work for HKS please submit your application via the Internal Careers Portal.

Required Experience

Director