Director of Planning

Senior Director, SE Cities Initiatives page is loaded## Senior Director, SE Cities Initiativeslocations: JR4563STV is seeking a Senior Director, to support the Southeast Cities Initiative under Advisory Services, serving clients at the state, regional and local level.We value diverse management and intergovernmental experience, including previous elected or appointed leadership, strategic planning, federal and/or local policy development, organizational training, community of practice building, stakeholder engagement, and new market assessments. If you have completed specialized technical or management training, we wish to leverage these unique skill sets.The candidate will report to the Vice President, National Cities Initiative Leader and will support the goal of maximizing decision maker relationships in relevant markets in the southeast to both solidify STV as a sought-out advisor and identify growth opportunities.The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of infrastructure planning process, experience managing complex projects, and a commitment to creating equitable and innovative solutions.* Provide strategic though leadership to STV regional teams on local prioritization efforts, decision maker engagement, and future pursuits.* Coordinate internal technical assistance/training of STV regional teams and other relevant staff in policy development, elected/agency leadership engagement and strategic planning.* Create a community of practice amongst relevant clients that allows for shared experiences, solutions, and actionable steps for improvements in transportation.* Provide local client support on workplace culture, leadership development, staff reorganization, intergovernmental partnership, project prioritization and other relevant issues.* Develop strategy, structure, and content in preparation of engagement with major decision makers.* Advise internal leadership on new business in the state/local market and collaborate in the development of strategies to ensure successful growth. Qualifications: * Minimum of 10 years of experience with at least 3 years in a public or private leadership role.* In-depth understanding of transportation and infrastructure policy, stakeholder engagement, intergovernmental affairs and regulatory frameworks at the local and state levels.* Proven track record of navigating complex political landscapes, building coalitions, fostering meaningful collaborations, and identifying and growing strategic relationships that allow STV to support the vision and priority of major decision makers.* Ability to promote effective collaboration, identify and respond to national trends at the local level, create opportunities for proactive engagement, and ultimately drive positive project outcomes.* Proven ability to lead teams, manage cross-departmental collaboration, and drive projects to successful completion.* Bachelors degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Public Administration, Urban Planning Engineering or a related field required. 22STV offers the following benefits Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account Dental insurance Vision insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) Disability insurance Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment 401(k) Plan Retirement Counseling Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off (16 days) Paid Holidays (8 days) Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) Continuing Education Program Professional Licensure and Society MembershipsSTV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,300 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 34th in Engineering News-Records Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 11th in its transportation category.We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. Were also committed to delivering formative career experiences and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder) We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations.