Tetra Tech VICE PRESIDENT FOR TECHNICAL OPERATIONS
Tetra Tech (www.tetratechard.com) is recruiting for a Vice President for Technical Operations to join the firm’s senior management team. This position will be in Tetra Tech ARD's home office in Burlington, Vermont.
Tetra Tech ARD is a professional services firm that plans, designs, implements, and evaluates projects, and conducts research in five sectors: democracy and governance; natural resources and the environment; agriculture and economic growth; water resources and infrastructure, and land tenure and property rights. We have established an excellent reputation for our ability to manage large, complex international development projects, providing the right mix of logistic, program management, and technical assistance. Founded in 1977, we have conducted over 600 international projects and comprehensive, crosscutting development programs. We emphasize the integration of business, education, technology, government, and community groups and individuals in problem definition, needs assessment, strategy formulation and results-oriented activities for constructive change. Our clients include the U.S. Agency for International Development and other U.S. government agencies, the multilateral development banks, agencies of the United Nations, local and national governments, and the private sector. We have offices in Burlington, Vermont, San Francisco, CA and Washington, DC, as well as project offices in over 30 countries worldwide. Tetra Tech ARD is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tetra Tech, a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide. Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, program management, construction management, and technical services. Tetra Tech supports government and commercial clients by providing solutions focused on water, environment, energy, infrastructure, natural resources and international development. Working from more than 330 offices worldwide, Tetra Tech’s 13,000 professional provide innovative solutions addressing today’s pressing development issues. Tetra Tech offers a wide range of integrated multidisciplinary international development services (IDS). Tetra Tech’s interdisciplinary staff support clients in more than 135 countries to plan, implement, and management short- and long-term projects, providing practical solutions that build local capacity and ensure measurable results and sustainable development. Position Summary: Technical Operations are at the core of our business development and project implementation, and the Vice President for Technical Operations provides the leadership to position Tetra Tech ARD to win new business, and execute projects at a high level of technical excellence. The VPTO candidate embodies and understands the vision, leadership, decision making, technical competence, and personal commitment for accountability that are required for success in our business environment.
Responsibilities: * Providing leadership, vision and management for Tetra Tech ARD’s new business development activities, including enhancing and expanding our core services, diversifying the client base, and cross-selling Tetra Tech IDS services. * Maintaining and improving the performance of the new business processes. * Developing and maintaining leadership on technical visioning and strategy development. * Representing Technical Operations to the Senior Management Team. * Leading and supervising Sector Directors, the Director for New Business Development, and the heads of the Cross-Cutting Technical Services Units. * Maintaining an outstanding reputation with our clients and partners. * Providing senior leadership support for the Tetra Tech IDS initiative. * Working collaboratively with other Tetra Tech units to grow Tetra Tech’s IDS business. * Promoting technical thought leadership activities with Sector Directors and technical staff.
Essential Qualifications: * Demonstrated track record of technical excellence and ability to grow a portfolio of new IDS business; * Demonstrated strong knowledge and expertise in the areas of responsibility and with proven successful leadership skills; * Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work well under pressure and perform numerous tasks simultaneously; * Ability to effectively delegate, communicate with and motivate people working in a team environment; * Demonstrated effective and culturally-sensitive skills interacting with customers and partners in the international development arena; * Graduate degree in one or more of the major sectors or other related field of international development; * Minimum 15 years of professional experience, including at least 10 years of work experience overseas (residential or intermittent) with strong client, supervisor and peer recommendations; * Previous experience leading and managing integrated teams (e.g., in other senior management teams, project implementation teams, or multinational professional services teams); * Demonstrated writing ability and previous successful proposal development experience responding to USAID and USG procurements; * Strong network of contacts within the international development community; * Functional competency in at least one major foreign language (preferred languages include Spanish, Arabic and/or French); * High level proficiency in MS Office applications; * Excellence in critical thinking, writing and oral communication skills required; and * This position requires periodic short-term international field work and regular travel to Washington, DC (10-25%).
- U.S. citizenship or a valid U.S. work permit is an absolute requirement.
In addition to a collaborative and family-friendly work environment, Tetra Tech ARD values diverse, energetic, and enthusiastic team players who are committed to high levels of performance and who are dedicated to providing superior services at all levels of the firm.
To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the on-line application process: * A letter of application explaining individual qualifications for this opportunity * A current CV in reverse chronological format * A list of at least 3 professional references including name, contact information, and statement of relationship to the reference. * A writing sample of a technical nature no more than 10 pages in length. The applicant must be the sole author.
How to apply:
Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered.
No phone calls will be accepted.
Tetra Tech ARD is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations- in the U.S and overseas. We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workplace. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. Tetra Tech ARD is proud to be an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.
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