Head of Strategy & Policy

Steer; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established consultancy is seeking a dynamic leader to head the Strategy & Policy practice. This role is pivotal in driving revenue growth and enhancing service delivery in transportation and infrastructure sectors. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in strategy consulting, particularly within the public sector. You will define strategic visions, engage with diverse clients, and lead complex projects, ensuring high-quality outcomes. Join a forward-thinking firm committed to making a positive impact on communities and enhancing transportation systems across North America. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future and drive meaningful change.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Share Incentive Plan

401k/RRSP Contribution

Discretionary Yearly Bonus

Up to 47 Paid Days Off

Bi-annual Performance Review

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in strategy consulting with a focus on public sector.
• Strong knowledge of policy and quantitative analysis.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth and manage complex projects for clients.
• Engage with clients to develop strategies for transportation systems.

Skills

Strategic Consulting

Policy Analysis

Quantitative Analysis

Business Case Development

Organizational Development

Scenario Planning

Forecasting

Narrative Development

Education

Advanced Degree in Business

MBA

Degree in Economics

Degree in Urban Planning

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Steer North America,

our vision is a world where the critical services and infrastructure that move our communities work better for all of us. Our mission is to be the leading consultancy shaping the future of how people live, work, and connect. We are driven by a passion for creating positive impact through our expertise in critical services and infrastructure. We strive to unlock the potential of our clients and their organizations to help people, places, and economies thrive. For a world in motion, complex challenges deserve powerful solutions, global intelligence and local partnership, technical expertise and independent advice.

We are seeking dynamic leaders to join our senior leadership team and strengthen our already strong presence in California. Wherever organizations are developing transportation systems or delivering on-the-ground services, Steer is committed to enhancing their impact. Through our work, we improve the way people move through their daily lives, making transportation more efficient, accessible, and sustainable.

Role Overview

The Head of the Strategy & Policy practice is a critical leadership role responsible for driving revenue growth, generating new business opportunities, and project oversight. This role requires deep expertise in providing strategic advice to government and corporate leadership, including an understanding of prospective clients, their needs, and how Steer can best position itself within the region. Leaders will work closely with delivery teams to ensure seamless client transitions and effective management throughout the sales and project lifecycle. Steer currently works within the transportation sector; there is room for this role to grow into related sectors.

• Define the vision, strategic positioning, and growth roadmap for the Strategy & Policy practice
• Identify target markets, develop go-to-market strategies, and establish service offerings aligned with client needs
• Engage with a wide variety of clients who are determining the direction of transportation systems and related industries in North America. Develop strategies, business cases, and plans to address their complex challenges, which could include organizational change, policies, or infrastructure programs.
• Create meaningful change in communities through provision of high-quality advice.
• Network with leaders across government, business, and industry for business development and knowledge sharing
• Win and direct large, complex projects; ensure delivery of strategic and technical excellence in project work with both public sector and private sector clients
• Lead client services spanning strategic planning, technical analysis, report writing, and presentations.
• Build operational structures, tools, and methodologies to support scalable growth
• Manage, supervise, and coach early career colleagues
• Continually broaden and develop your own expertise and skill set to align with evolving market demand. Reviewing trends and new ideas in the market to ensure our work remains cutting edge.

Requirements

The preferred candidate for this role will possess the following attributes:

• 10+ years relevant experience in strategy consulting, preferably focusing on public sector and/or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge and experience with policy analysis and/or quantitative analysis. In addition, experience with:
• Business case development
• Structured decision-making
• Organizational development/capacity building
• Scenario planning
• Forecasting
• Narrative development/storytelling

Education, experience, and skills:

• Advanced degree in Business, Economics, Geography, Policy/Political Science, Engineering, Urban Planning; MBA preferred.
• Ability to work autonomously yet in collaboration with other colleagues and our clients.
• Ability to manage complex projects and to prioritise effectively when managing projects for multiple clients.
• Ability to deliver effective, high-quality proposals.
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal.
• A team player who can lead and build effective, multi-disciplinary teams.

Software Proficiencies:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office

Mental/Physical Requirements & Working Environment:

• Adhering to Steer's core values, policies & procedures.
• Required to use laptop screen & monitors throughout the workday.
• Encouraged to spend 60% of their time either in office or on-site with clients - we aim to keep our employee's typical work week to 37.5 hours, reflective of client needs.
• May require sitting or standing throughout the workday.
• Ability to travel throughout the US and Canada required. Actual travel depends on client requirements.

Specific requirements of job are subject to change over the course of employment & assessment of business need

Benefits

For our US applicants, we offer a competitive package of benefits including private medical, dental, and vision insurance, commuter benefits, a group Share Incentive Plan, a 3% 401k contribution and a discretionary yearly bonus based on annual compensation (dependent upon individual and company performance).

Additionally, we offer up to 44 paid days off - 20 vacation days, 9 public holidays, 3 floating days, 10 sick days, and 2 volunteering days - as well as a semi-annual performance review process.

For our Canadian applicants, we offer a competitive package of benefits including private medical, dental, and vision insurance, a group Share Incentive Plan, a 3% RRSP contribution and a discretionary yearly bonus based on annual compensation (dependent upon individual and company performance).

Additionally, we offer up to 47 paid days off - 22 vacation days, 13 public holidays, 2 volunteering days and 10 sick days - as well as a bi-annual performance review process.

Our evaluation processes are designed around merit and capability. We don't select people on the prestige of their educational establishments or other background information. Our interviewers are trained on how to manage selection processes fairly and without bias, and to conduct processes which do not selectively appeal more to one or more demographic to the detriment of any others.

Steer is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all candidates with any legally protected status. Steer will provide accommodation, now or throughout your employment, if needed.

In our commitment to inclusivity in the workplace, Steer has welcomed the creation of various Employee Resource Groups, dedicated to ensuring the support, progression, and well-being of all employees. For more information, check out our social responsibility page Our social responsibility | Steer (steergroup.com).

Part-time and remote working applications will not be considered for this role.