Director, S&T Planning

If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply. This position may be filled anywhere in the United StatesABOUT THE ROLEWe are seeking a visionary, strategic, and highly creative individual for the position of Director of Planning for the S&T design practice, to lead and grow our international planning team within the S&T Practice. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of S&T planning at CannonDesign-building a best-in-class team, mentoring talent, aligning resources to projects, and driving innovation for our clients.HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DOThe ideal candidate will be a dynamic leader with deep expertise in laboratory planning, a passion for mentoring and team development, and a track record of winning and delivering groundbreaking work. Creativity is essential-this person will bring fresh ideas, challenge conventional thinking, and inspire new approaches to planning that elevate our work and impact. This is both an inward- and outward-facing role, requiring strong leadership, collaboration, and thought leadership.Team Leadership & Development * Build, lead, and inspire a high-performing team of planners across the firm. * Mentor and coach team members to elevate planning expertise and career growth. * Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration.Strategic Resourcing & Operations * Maintain a clear understanding of team capacity, project needs, and individual strengths in partnership with the Regional Directors. * Align planning resources to the right projects to ensure quality and efficiency in partnership with the Regional Directors. * Collaborate with practice and project leaders to optimize team performance.Innovation & Vision * Advance CannonDesign's vision for innovative laboratory planning. * Champion new approaches, tools, and methodologies that redefine planning excellence. * Stay ahead of industry trends and integrate emerging ideas into practice.Recruitment & Retention * Lead recruitment efforts to attract top planning talent. * Develop strategies to retain and engage team members. * Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in team building.Business Development & Thought Leadership * Partner with S&T Practice and Business Development teams to win transformative projects. * Be responsible for generating top-line revenue, with a target of $1.25M in personal net signed fees (NSF) annually, and participating in $3M in NSF annually. * Represent CannonDesign in client engagements, conferences, and industry forums. * Contribute to thought leadership through writing, speaking, and advocacy with at least one published paper and two conference presentation per year * Be a recognized thought leader in the S&T industry-known by peers and clients alike for advancing innovation through published work, speaking engagements, and professional leadership.Time Commitments * 20% - Internal strategy and coordination across regions. * 20% - Business development, brand building, and speaking/writing. * 50% - Billable work.Targets and performance metrics for this role are subject to change as CannonDesign periodically evaluates our performance metrics.HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED * Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering or a related degree required. * Proven experience in S&T planning, preferred 15 years experience. * Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities. * Deep understanding of healthcare systems, planning methodologies, and design integration. * Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills. * Experience in business development and client engagement. * Demonstrated ability to generate revenue and meet financial goals. * Passion for innovation and continuous improvement. * Demonstrated thought leadership through writing, speaking, and industry engagement.The salary range for this position is $143,8