Office Practice Leader II

Your role is focused on providing strategic leadership, specifically, developing and leading a high-performance, diverse, and inclusive, leadership team for the Los Angeles office of CannonDesign to achieve growth and outstanding top line results. You will develop and implement a business plan for your office in context with a firm-wide blueprint for developing a network of highly integrated offices that enhance our SFMO (Single-Firm, Multi-Office) culture and grow the firm. Importantly, you will be a leading ambassador of our brand, responsible for demonstrating how our Living-Centered Design ethos comes to life in our culture and in the way we partner with clients. In this role you will focus the majority of your time on strategy development and execution, and on activities that support the growth and impact of the office, including external brand opportunities. You will also be expected to spend time, at a high level, on client leadership opportunities engaged directly on projects.

Responsibilities

Providing strategic leadership and developing a high-performance, diverse, and inclusive leadership team for the Los Angeles office to achieve growth and outstanding top line results; Developing and implementing a business plan for the office in context with a firm-wide blueprint for developing integrated offices; Acting as a leading ambassador of the brand and demonstrating how Living-Centered Design ethos comes to life in culture and client partnerships; Focusing majority of time on strategy development and execution and activities supporting office growth and impact; Spending time at a high level on client leadership opportunities engaged directly on projects; Providing leadership, guidance and support to Office and Market Leaders in developing new business opportunities to achieve top line targets supporting minimum 10% growth year over year; Leading strategy development and execution; Advancing strategic plans that promote and elevate the brand; Championing Living-Centered Design and fostering a design-focused culture; Leading implementation of a yearly strategic business plan; Partnering with leaders to grow business volume and achieve top line success; Identifying, assessing, and evaluating Client Leaders; Working with Regional Director to address senior talent needs; Championing mentoring and development of future leaders; Partnering with Regional Practice Director to champion best practices of project management, risk management, process improvement, project leadership and office profitability; Representing office leadership and staff in firm-wide meetings

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; Minimum of 20 years related experience with a proven track record of business development success and top line growth; Strong communication and leadership skills; Business acumen and proven ability to execute strategy; Professional acumen and maturity demonstrated by the ability to communicate authentically and respectfully; Some travel required; Champions Living-Centered Design ethos; Champions an ethical culture; Demonstrates ownership and accountability; Champions collaboration, shows fairness in actions and decisions putting the Firm first; Champions entrepreneurial behavior, is open to new ideas, innovative concepts and solutions; Demonstrates sound judgment; Demonstrates sound approach regarding risk management and mitigation; Communicates effectively, energizes, inspires, motivates, and develops high-performing accountable teams

Nice to have

Master’s degree preferred; Licensure preferred; Additional certifications and/or training relevant to this role preferred

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage; Flexible spending account options; Voluntary insurances; Paid time off; Flex-time schedules; Remote work options; 401k plan; Employee perk programs; Discretionary bonuses