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SmithGroup Senior Workplace Strategist in Ann Arbor, Michigan
SmithGroup is an award-winning, multinational integrated design firm with a team of 1,300 experts across 19 offices in the U.S. and China. We employ research, data, advanced technologies and design thinking to help clients solve their greatest challenges. Our specialistsdevelop beautiful, sustainable, future-focused solutions for healthcare providers, science and technology organizations, higher education and cultural institutions, urban environments, diverse workplaces, mixed-use and waterfront developments, and parks and open spaces. We are deeply committed to our promise to Design a Better Future - for our clients, communities and employees. Are you ready to help us get there?
The Ann Arboroffice of SmithGroupis looking for aSenior Workplace Strategistto join our team.SmithGroup has been named one of Southeast Michigan's Top Workplaces by the Detroit Free Press for10 consecutive years!
We are seeking creative problem solvers and thought leaders to join our growing Workplace Strategy team. This role will be responsible for leading the successful delivery of real estate strategies assessments, portfolio analysis and planning, data collection and evaluation, cultural assessment, and change management. The Senior Workplace Strategist leads our clients to make more informed decisions about how they support their people, position their businesses, and manage their assets.
Working with us, you will: Plan and lead strategic client engagements Lead in all aspects of design research, research execution, and analysis (data gathering and research, workshops, observational research and interviews) Structure, analyze, and synthesize primary and secondary research and data (quantitative and qualitative) to generate actionable materials Articulate hypotheses, insights, and points of view to facilitate the development of design solutions and organizational recommendations Lead programming efforts (observations, data gathering, interviews and workshops), and the development of program and space requirement reports Work with project teams to implement strategy through planning and design concepts Partner with Studio Leaders, Director of Workplace and Marketing Strategist on Business Development & Thought Leadership Strengthen and grow team expertise Demonstrate strong leadership of team members to guide them in reaching their full potential and meeting their career goals. Specifically, these responsibilities include but not limited to: Actively participate in recruiting activities for new team members Proactively manage the performance of team members reporting directly to them Provide mentoring, coaching and guidance to team members Contribute and expand client wellbeing and ESG initiatives through workplace strategy and change management recommendations Direct contract negotiations with clients and consultants, and review and approve fee proposals Provide thought leadership in the area of workplace strategy through knowledge sharing Monitor and advise on National market trends Consult with and maintain relationships with client representatives at the regional level
An ideal candidate has: Bachelor's degree in relevant field 15+ years professional experience, with a minimum of 5 years of direct experience in Workplace Strategy Additional degree or background in other fields, e.g., organizational design, design thinking, psychology, sociology, real estate, business is a plus but not required Proficient in MS Office (advanced skill in Excel), Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD and/or Revit (preferred but not required) Willingness to travel to fulfill assignments WELL, Fitwell, LEED AP, Prosci designation preferred but not required Comfort with technology tools for virtual collaboration and mobile work Experience delivering projects in one or more areas related to design strategy, corporate strat