Sector Marketing Manager (SMM), Airports, Civic, Arts & Culture

At Stantec, we have some of the world’s leading professionals passionate about enabling our business to be its best. Our business teams include finance, procurement, human resources, information technology, marketing, corporate development, HSSE, real estate, legal, and practice services. We bring diverse backgrounds, skills, and expertise and create a caring culture where everyone can thrive. Through teamwork and collaboration, we’re building a stronger, more resilient Stantec every day.

Your Opportunity
Reporting directly to the Director of Marketing, Buildings and with a strong alliance to the Business Line/Sector Leadership, the SMM provides marketing management and strategic expertise to the Sector leadership team to ensure understanding of the strategic direction for the Sector, and to develop and deliver the annual integrated marketing and business development plan to elevate market brand awareness for the sector and achieve the Sector’s financial and market leadership goals. Through a team of marketing professionals, the SMM works with regional/local leadership and practitioners to establish the desired market position within the Sector, identify market opportunities and create comprehensive marketing strategies across various platforms to raise brand awareness and position Stantec as a must have partner.

Success is represented by the development of Stantec’s perception with key clients, building the firm’s reputation, and our success at winning work. The role also includes working with a larger Stantec team of Marketing, Business Development, Public Relations and Communications professionals to build our brand awareness and identify and position for market opportunities for top line growth.

Your Key Responsibilities
Brand Management, Content, and Promotions

Responsible for the sector’s brand positioning and promotional strategies

Develop annual marketing plan, in support of the sector business plan, and execute on it in collaboration with Marketing FST and Corporate Marketing partners

Lead awards strategy for the sector, including identifying important programs, and coordinating with the team to complete award submissions and related presentations

Lead photography strategy for the sector, including identifying high value projects, and coordinating with the practice and the Marketing FST team to secure photography assets

Responsible for sector representation on Stantec.com, including quarterly review and regular refresh of material

Create sector-specific marketing collateral to help sell our team and services, including but not limited to capability brochures, look books, PowerPoint decks – with all materials made available on our internal network for easy distribution and sharing

Provide sector marketing strategy for targeted publications, social media, digital campaigns, thought leadership, webinars, paid and organic ads, promotional material, etc., working closely with Marketing FST and Corporate Marketing partners.

Lead tradeshow/conference presence and marketing strategy for the sector

Partner with Public Relations to elevate the sector and Stantec brand through external communications

Partner with Corporate Communications to create sector-specific communications to be shared via our intranet and other internal resources as needed

Collaborate with Buildings Digital Practice to represent the sector on the Buildings Information Center (BIC)

Promote the consistent use of Stantec MCPR tools – i.e. SMKC, Pipeline, etc., regularly contributing and updating sector-specific materials and content

Contribute to sector-related video initiatives

Evaluates client survey feedback and incorporates insights into ongoing marketing/positioning activities.

Marketing Strategy Support and Implementation

Track market trends, conduct competitor analysis, and disseminate insights for business development strategies, in partnership with our Market Research partners.

Supports pursuit decision-making, including Go/No Go processes, and contributing to win strategies for high value opportunities, in partnership with the Pursuits team

Supports client engagement strategies, tracking key client pursuits, and targeting “must-win” projects, in partnership with the Pursuits team

Supports Pipeline data integrity, tracking, and reporting

Work in partnership with the Pursuits team to ensure sector key clients are represented and appropriately staffed (Account Manager, Sponsor, and Marketing Support) through our Account Management program

Participates in firmwide and multi-sector initiatives beyond marketing and business development – i.e. branding and promotional campaigns

Marketing Team Leadership

Demonstrate teamwork with BL/SL Leadership, Account Managers, Practice Leadership, Local Leadership, Pursuits and Marketing Leadership

Function as a knowledge resource and marketing strategy leader for the sector, as well as marketing and pursuit team partners.

Capabilities and Credentials

Strong knowledge and understanding of marketing and business development best practice

Detail oriented and organized, with exceptional prioritization skills

Ability to effectively balance conflicting priorities

Ability to effectively communicate with senior management, supervisors, peers, and clients, internally and externally

Commitment to client service and ability to work in a collaborative environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Working knowledge in the use of desktop publishing software such as InDesign, Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, etc.

Strong presentation skills in small or large group environments, with proficiency in presentation support tools (e.g., PowerPoint)

Demonstrated proficiency with web-based tools and Microsoft Office applications including but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.

Awareness that ongoing training may involve professional development courses in the evenings or on weekends

Awareness that attendance of trade and industry association events, and networking with marketing peers at identified teaming partner firms could be required

Education/Experience

Post-Secondary in business, sales and/or marketing

Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in a senior marketing role in a medium to large-sized organization.

Pay Range
Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas: $122,500.00 - $183,800.00 Annually

Pay Transparency
In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary
Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full‑time and part‑time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location:

United States | IL | Chicago

Organization:

BC-2094 Marketing & Comms-US

Employee Status:

Regular

Business Justification:

Replacement

Travel:

No

Schedule:

Full time

Job Posting:

03/06/2026 01:06:00

Req ID:

1006148

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.

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