Black & Veatch - Frostproof, FL
posted about 1 month ago
As the Chief of Staff for Strategic Advisory & Lifecycle Resiliency Services (SALRS) at Black & Veatch, you will serve as a key executive advisor to the President of SALRS. This role is pivotal in executing operational excellence and driving key strategic objectives, particularly in enhancing sales performance to meet organizational goals. You will be responsible for expanding the effectiveness of the President and ensuring that the SALRS organization operates at peak efficiency. Your duties will include supporting and facilitating the objectives of the SALRS Leadership Team, ensuring that leadership processes and governance are well-defined, effective, and communicated. You will also play a crucial role in information sharing and decision-making processes that drive results across the organization. In this position, you will build partnerships across the business, advocating for SALRS objectives and strategies within the broader organization. You will need to anticipate challenges that require immediate attention and diplomacy, providing leadership that enhances time management and the flow of information to and from the SALRS President. Your role will involve preparing the President for meetings and ensuring they are rarely surprised by developments. Key responsibilities include identifying and prioritizing opportunities for continuous improvement based on industry best practices, providing strategic inputs into the direction of the SALRS organization, and executing initiatives tied to SALRS growth strategy. You will also serve as a proxy for the SALRS President in various meetings, manage communications, support the President in synthesizing insights from meetings, and engage proactively in business discussions. Additionally, you will collaborate with HR to address workforce and organizational matters, support the preparation of Executive Leadership Team presentations, and ensure alignment of professional development opportunities for emerging leaders. This role requires a proactive approach to workforce needs, utilizing workforce analytics to create compelling messages for leadership. You will also work closely with the SALRS Leadership Team and HR to build and maintain high-performing teams, coordinate strategy meetings, and ensure leadership is prepared for client interactions. Your responsibilities will extend to overseeing budgetary aspects related to the Chief of Staff duties, making this a critical leadership position within the organization.