Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership & Growth - Define and evolve the Industrial Business Unit's 3-5-year growth strategy, including key markets, clients, services, and geographic priorities - Identify and prioritize emerging markets, client needs, and adjacent growth opportunities - Translate enterprise and BU objectives into actionable growth initiatives and investment priorities - Lead high-impact strategic initiatives (e.g., new market entry, digital growth, solution development, delivery innovation) Business Development & Go-to-Market - Lead go-to-market strategy and execution for priority markets and clients - Guide pipeline strategy, pursuit prioritization, and resource alignment to improve win rates - Partner with sales and delivery leadership to achieve revenue and KPI targets - Support major pursuits and position the firm competitively in key opportunities Market Intelligence & Portfolio Strategy - Provide market, client, and competitor insights to inform leadership decisions - Integrate external trends with internal performance data to guide portfolio investment and expansion decisions - Serve as the Business Unit's subject matter expert on market dynamics and competitive landscape Innovation & Partnerships - Drive prioritization and execution of innovation initiatives and growth roadmaps - Evaluate strategic partnerships, alliances, and M&A opportunities for alignment and growth potential Operational Excellence & Leadership - Establish governance, metrics, and performance tracking for strategic initiatives - Lead business reviews, providing clear insights on market outlook and performance - Build and develop a high-performing team, including hiring, mentoring, and capability development - Support strategic workforce planning aligned with growth priorities Location: Flexible (U.S. - Proven track record of converting market opportunities into revenue and guiding pursuits through close - Strong analytical and financial modeling capabilities - Exceptional communication and executive presence, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders - Expertise in market research, segmentation, and competitive analysis - Strong commercial acumen (pricing, sales strategy, partnerships) - Ability to drive cross-functional alignment across business development, operations, and delivery teams **Background Check and Drug Testing Information:** CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as "CDM Smith") reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc.