Senior Leader, Northern California

At Steer North America, our vision is a world where the critical services and transportation infrastructure that moves our communities work better for all of us. Our mission is to be the leading consultancy shaping the future of transportation. We are driven by a passion for creating positive impact through our expertise in critical mobility services and transportation infrastructure. We strive to unlock the potential of our clients and their communities to help people, places, and economies thrive. For a world in motion, complex challenges deserve powerful solutions, global intelligence and local partnership, technical expertise and independent advice.

We are seeking dynamic leadersto join our senior leadership team and strengthen our already strong presence in California. Wherever organizations are developing transportation systems or delivering on-the-ground services, Steer is committed to making them work better for everyone. Through our work, we improve the way people move through their daily lives, making transportation more efficient, equitable, accessible, and sustainable.

Role Overview

The Senior Leader (Northern California) is a critical leadership role responsible for driving revenue growth, generating new business opportunities and project delivery. This role requires deep expertise in the transportation and the California market, including an understanding of prospective clients, their needs, and how Steer can best position itself within the region. Leaders will work closely with delivery teams to ensure seamless client transitions and effective management throughout the sales and project lifecycle.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Engage with a wide variety of clients who are determining the direction of transportation systems in California. Develop plans, strategies, business cases to address their complex challenges.
• Create meaningful change in communities through collaboration and the provision of high-quality advice.
• Network with leaders across government, business, and industry for business development and knowledge sharing.
• Win and direct large, complex projects; ensure delivery of strategic and technical excellence in project work with both public sector and private sector clients.
• Lead client services spanning strategy and policy, integrated multimodal planning, transit and rail planning, major events, transportation demand management, and/or other transportation-related professional services.
• Manage, supervise, and coach early career colleagues.
• Continually broaden and develop your own expertise and skill set to align with evolving market demand. Reviewing trends and new ideas in the market to ensure our work remains cutting edge.

Requirements

The preferred candidate for this role will possess the following attributes:

• 10+ years relevant experience in transportation planning and policy, focusing on public sector transportation and infrastructure projects.
• An established network within California transportation and public transit communities.
• Experience directing large and diverse project teams.

Education, experience, and skills:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field; post-graduate qualification preferred.
• Ability to work autonomously and in collaboration with other colleagues and our clients.
• Ability to manage complex projects and to prioritize effectively when managing projects for multiple clients.
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Excellent analytical ability.
• A team player who can work effectively as part of multi-disciplinary teams.

Software Proficiencies:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office

Mental/Physical Requirements & Working Environment:

• Adhering to Steer's core values, policies & procedures.
• Required to use laptop screen & monitors throughout the workday.
• Encouraged but not required to spend 60% of their time either in office or on-site with clients we aim to keep our employee's typical work week to 40 hours, reflective of client needs.
• May require sitting or standing throughout the workday.
• Ability to travel throughout the US and Canada required. Actual travel depends on client requirements.

Specific requirements of job are subject to change over the course of employment & assessment of business need

Benefits

For our US applicants, we offer a competitive package of benefits including private medical, dental, and vision insurance, commuter benefits, a group Share Incentive Plan, a 3% 401k contribution and a discretionary yearly bonus based on annual compensation (dependent upon individual and company performance).

Additionally, we offer up to 44 paid days off - 20 vacation days, 9 public holidays, 3 floating days, 10 sick days, and 2 volunteering days as well as a semi-annual performance review process.

Our evaluation processes are designed around merit and capability. We don't select people on the prestige of their educational establishments or other background information. Our interviewers are trained on how to manage selection processes fairly and without bias, and to conduct processes which do not selectively appeal more to one or more demographic to the detriment of any others.

Steer is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all candidates with any legally protected status. Steer will provide accommodation, now or throughout your employment, if needed.

In our commitment to inclusivity in the workplace, Steer has welcomed the creation of various Employee Resource Groups, dedicated to ensuring the support, progression, and well-being of all employees. For more information, check out our social responsibility pageOur social responsibility | Steer (steergroup.com).

Part-time and remote working applications will not be considered for this role.

Salary Range: $160,000 to $220,000 + benefits

Qualification

Master's Degree