Chief Marketing Officer

Huntsville Technical Services; New Jersey; On-site; USD 230,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid medical, dental, and视ion

Job summary

Huntsville Technical Services in New Jersey seeks a Chief Marketing Officer to lead the firm’s strategic marketing, brand, and growth initiatives across national markets. The role partners with the CEO and executive team to align marketing with business objectives, leverage market intelligence, and drive measurable ROI through integrated campaigns.

The ideal candidate brings 15+ years of senior marketing leadership in architectural or engineering professional services, with a proven track record

Qualifications

• 15+ years of senior marketing leadership experience in complex, multi-division organizations; experience in growth or transformation environments preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in the AEC industry, preferably within engineering and/or architecture organizations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a firmwide marketing strategy aligned with client's mission and vision for leadership through innovation and expertise.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and executive team, ensuring marketing informs business planning, growth, and integration.
• Lead with integrity and agility, positioning marketing as a trusted, strategic partner in firmwide growth.
• Embed our client's purpose and values into all marketing activities to reinforce a trusted, unified brand.

Job description

Our clients mission is to advance the built environment to accelerate the success of our communities, clients, and people. Guided by our vision to lead the industry through expertise, innovation, and sustainable solutions, the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) plays a critical role in realizing that ambition.

Please note: A minimum of 15 quantifiable years of Marketing experience in either a Architectural or Engineering professional services firm is an absolute pre-requisite for this C-suite level position.

As a key member of the leadership team, the CMO drives a strategic, insight-driven, and client-focused marketing function that connects business goals, brand strategy, and client engagement across all markets and disciplines. This role ensures that marketing is a core driver of growth, innovation, and alignment across the enterprise.

Partnering closely with the CEO and executive leadership, the CMO aligns marketing strategy with firmwide business objectives and market intelligence, building the structure, systems, and talent needed to support our national 700 million annual revenue, +3500, 85 office ENR Fastest growing national AEC client's continued expansion. Leading a multidisciplinary organization spanning Public Relations, Communications, Brand and Design, Digital Strategy, Marketing Technology, Market Strategists, and regional marketing teams, the CMO ensures integrated marketing and business development efforts that elevate visibility, engagement, and growth across all divisions.

Please note that candidates from all of NJ (client has 8 office throughout) and Eastern Pa, and NYC metro area are all encouraged to as all of those areas are accessible to corporate HQ in Central NJ headquarters and will be required to travel to the office as needed, but can sit regularly in any of the existing regional offices.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Alignment

• Develop and execute a firmwide marketing strategy aligned with client's mission and vision for leadership through innovation and expertise.
• Serve as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to the CEO and executive team, ensuring marketing informs business planning, growth, and integration.
• Design and implement scalable systems, processes, and playbooks to drive consistency and efficiency across divisions.
• Align marketing priorities and investments with the firm’s highest-value opportunities to achieve measurable ROI.
• Embed our client's purpose and values into all marketing activities to reinforce a trusted, unified brand.

People, Structure & Development

• Build and sustain a high-performing marketing organization with clear roles, accountability, and capabilities aligned to business goals.
• Lead with integrity and agility, positioning marketing as a trusted, strategic partner in firmwide growth.
• Develop leadership depth and succession pipelines through mentorship and professional growth opportunities.
• Foster a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and accountability that empowers marketers to innovate and deliver results.

Brand Strategy & Market Positioning

• Lead the ongoing evolution of the client's brand to ensure consistency, relevance, and differentiation across markets.
• Champion a compelling brand narrative highlighting the firms technical excellence, innovative spirit, and community impact.
• Ensure the quality and consistency of brand assets, messaging, and storytelling across all channels.
• Connect our work to its broader purpose through authentic storytelling, thought leadership, and client engagement.

Innovation, Insights & Technology

• Promote a culture of innovation, encouraging new ideas, tools, and approaches that drive performance.
• Stay at the forefront of marketing, communications, and client engagement trends to maintain competitive edge.
• Champion marketing technologies, automation, and analytics to enhance scalability and data-driven decisions.
• Leverage research, benchmarking, and client insights to anticipate opportunities and inform strategy.

Marketing Performance & Effectiveness

• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure marketing effectiveness and impact.
• Use analytics and insights to optimize strategies, resources, and client engagement outcomes.
• Drive budget discipline and ROI accountability to ensure marketing investments deliver business value.
• Promote transparency and continuous improvement across marketing operations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as a strategic connector across the firm, ensuring marketing contributes meaningfully to enterprise strategy and growth.
• Build strong partnerships with executive, divisional, and functional leaders to align goals and deliver unified strategies.
• Strengthen collaboration among marketing, business development, and operations to enhance client experience and market reach.
• Support integration, change, and growth initiatives with clear communication and strategic alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or Business; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years of senior marketing leadership experience in complex, multi-division organizations; experience in growth or transformation environments preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in the AEC industry, preferably within engineering and/or architecture organizations preferred.
• Prior experience working in a large, complex firm environment is strongly preferred. “Large” is defined as organizations with 1,000+ employees, multi-office national footprints, and multiple service lines, divisions, or market sectors.
• Experience supporting or operating within a high-growth organization, including exposure to mergers and acquisitions, integration efforts, or rapid scaling initiatives, is highly desirable and considered a strong differentiator.
• Proven success developing and executing integrated marketing strategies that drive measurable business growth.
• Deep understanding of brand strategy, client engagement, and data-driven marketing, ideally within professional services or related industries.
• Strong business acumen with expertise in financial management, performance metrics, and ROI analysis.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and change management skills; able to inspire and align diverse teams.
• Demonstrated ability to balance strategic vision with disciplined execution across functions and markets.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

What We Offer

Our clients' people are their most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

They have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.