Transit Strategic Program Growth Director
HDR, Phoenix, AZ, United States
Transit Strategic Program Growth Director
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Transit Strategic Program Growth Director
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At HDR, our employee‑owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, constantly asking what impact we have on the world.
We believe transportation is more than movement; it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably.
Primary Responsibilities
Partner with Market Sector Directors, transit engineering, rail and transit systems, O&M facilities design teams, Business Development Leads, Transportation Client Development Director, and regional and national Business Group leadership to identify strategic focus areas, market drivers, and define strategies for clients, including marketing and positioning for strategic pursuits in the transit market.
Serve as a technical advisor or lead in support of strategic pursuits and projects in collaboration with Business Class Directors.
Take a leadership role in assessing the marketplace and develop recommendations and strategies for the best business approach for HDR, with support from the Transit Market Sector Director, Transit Engineering, Rail and Transit Systems and O&M Facilities Design Business Class Director.
Actively support proposal and collateral material development in collaboration with area and regional leadership.
Foster collaboration to support hiring, retention, and staff development of transit‑aligned business classes.
Proactively monitor performance trends—including staffing, turnover, backlog, open positions, and utilization—of transit‑aligned business classes.
Monitor workshare efforts and provide input to area and regional leadership.
Serve as a project manager or principal, leveraging HDR’s global expertise to deliver quality work on time while exceeding client expectations.
Partner with Market Sector Directors and Business Class Directors in the development and execution of key initiatives during strategic planning and annual alignment meetings, including commercial deployment of new technologies and services.
Participate in key trade associations and related activities that support business strategy and client development.
Participate in monthly business class and transit market sector national coordination meetings.
Provide input to transit‑aligned business class directors on staff development and recognition in company‑wide programs.
Preferred Qualifications A highly skilled professional and nationally recognized industry leader in transit and rail planning, engineering, and construction in the United States.
A respected organizational leader with a demonstrated record of developing, supporting, and maximizing the effectiveness of high‑performance teams.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related discipline, with a Professional Engineering license (P.E.).
Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience.
Experience developing and enhancing transportation client relationships across the full project lifecycle, including marketing, proposal development, negotiations, contract execution, planning, design, and construction.
Experience in the development and management of diverse teams.
Well‑developed analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
Ability to work cooperatively with regional and local office managers, other area business group directors, technical directors and marketing managers.
Committed to quality, improvement, and HDR values.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a professional, architectural, engineering or closely related field.
10 years experience in a related field.
Maintains a professional or Engineering registration and has related technical experience.
Experience in development and management of diverse teams.
Works cooperatively with other business class regional directors, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers.
Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values.
Active participant in the employee‑owned culture is a must.
What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Primary Location United States – New York, New York
Other Locations
United States – Arizona, Phoenix
United States – Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
United States – California, San Francisco
United States – Georgia, Atlanta
United States – New York, East Syracuse
United States – Washington, Bellevue
United States – Massachusetts, Boston
United States – Oregon, Portland
United States – Florida, Fort Lauderdale
United States – Illinois, Chicago
United States – California, Los Angeles
United States – Minnesota, Minneapolis
United States – Washington, Seattle
Canada – British Columbia, Vancouver
United States – District of Columbia, Washington DC
United States – California, San Diego
United States – New York, White Plains
United States – Texas, Houston
Canada – Ontario, Toronto
Industry Transit
Schedule Full‑time
Employee Status Regular
Business Class Transit Engineering
Job Posting Date December 23, 2025
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrests, and conviction records.
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Transit Strategic Program Growth Director
role at HDR
At HDR, our employee‑owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, constantly asking what impact we have on the world.
We believe transportation is more than movement; it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably.
Primary Responsibilities
Partner with Market Sector Directors, transit engineering, rail and transit systems, O&M facilities design teams, Business Development Leads, Transportation Client Development Director, and regional and national Business Group leadership to identify strategic focus areas, market drivers, and define strategies for clients, including marketing and positioning for strategic pursuits in the transit market.
Serve as a technical advisor or lead in support of strategic pursuits and projects in collaboration with Business Class Directors.
Take a leadership role in assessing the marketplace and develop recommendations and strategies for the best business approach for HDR, with support from the Transit Market Sector Director, Transit Engineering, Rail and Transit Systems and O&M Facilities Design Business Class Director.
Actively support proposal and collateral material development in collaboration with area and regional leadership.
Foster collaboration to support hiring, retention, and staff development of transit‑aligned business classes.
Proactively monitor performance trends—including staffing, turnover, backlog, open positions, and utilization—of transit‑aligned business classes.
Monitor workshare efforts and provide input to area and regional leadership.
Serve as a project manager or principal, leveraging HDR’s global expertise to deliver quality work on time while exceeding client expectations.
Partner with Market Sector Directors and Business Class Directors in the development and execution of key initiatives during strategic planning and annual alignment meetings, including commercial deployment of new technologies and services.
Participate in key trade associations and related activities that support business strategy and client development.
Participate in monthly business class and transit market sector national coordination meetings.
Provide input to transit‑aligned business class directors on staff development and recognition in company‑wide programs.
Preferred Qualifications A highly skilled professional and nationally recognized industry leader in transit and rail planning, engineering, and construction in the United States.
A respected organizational leader with a demonstrated record of developing, supporting, and maximizing the effectiveness of high‑performance teams.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related discipline, with a Professional Engineering license (P.E.).
Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience.
Experience developing and enhancing transportation client relationships across the full project lifecycle, including marketing, proposal development, negotiations, contract execution, planning, design, and construction.
Experience in the development and management of diverse teams.
Well‑developed analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
Ability to work cooperatively with regional and local office managers, other area business group directors, technical directors and marketing managers.
Committed to quality, improvement, and HDR values.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a professional, architectural, engineering or closely related field.
10 years experience in a related field.
Maintains a professional or Engineering registration and has related technical experience.
Experience in development and management of diverse teams.
Works cooperatively with other business class regional directors, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers.
Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values.
Active participant in the employee‑owned culture is a must.
What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Primary Location United States – New York, New York
Other Locations
United States – Arizona, Phoenix
United States – Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
United States – California, San Francisco
United States – Georgia, Atlanta
United States – New York, East Syracuse
United States – Washington, Bellevue
United States – Massachusetts, Boston
United States – Oregon, Portland
United States – Florida, Fort Lauderdale
United States – Illinois, Chicago
United States – California, Los Angeles
United States – Minnesota, Minneapolis
United States – Washington, Seattle
Canada – British Columbia, Vancouver
United States – District of Columbia, Washington DC
United States – California, San Diego
United States – New York, White Plains
United States – Texas, Houston
Canada – Ontario, Toronto
Industry Transit
Schedule Full‑time
Employee Status Regular
Business Class Transit Engineering
Job Posting Date December 23, 2025
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrests, and conviction records.
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