REACH YOUR POTENTIAL | COLLABORATE WITH AMAZING PEOPLE | MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN

Do you have the skills, passion, and commitment to transform our clients for the better? Are you ready to be a changemaker? If so, join us.

North Highland is the world’s leading change and transformation consultancy. Simply put, we make change happen like no one else. And we’re on the hunt for a new Expert Practitioner - Transportation.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN?

The Public Sector Expect Practitioner is a strategic leadership position that will develop and grow our transportation practice. North Highland’s public sector transportation focus includes transit agencies, airports, seaports, toll authorities and state Departments of Transportation. The individual will have multiple responsibilities that include business development, quality assurance of services, as well as client delivery and project management.

YOU WILL:

• Preparing and executing a focused business plan and strategy to grow business and provide high quality services to North Highland clients

• Meet with and present to senior executives and public officials

• Lead proposal teams in response to competitive procurements

• Prepare budgets, cost estimates and staffing plans for client projects

• Oversee transportation projects in the region and provide Quality Assurance to ensure a high level of service and overall client expectations are being met

• Provide Project Management and client delivery for selected projects

• Prepare oral and written reports to senior North Highland management

• Support NH efforts to further define our ‘transportation story’ and contribute to the marketing team

• Work with local North Highland offices to position transportation service offerings in the marketplace

• Participate in other North Highland national initiatives as required

• Develop and maintain contacts for partnership opportunities

• Track, manage and report on project performance metrics and trends

IDEALLY, WE’D LIKE:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience working with one or more of the following public sector agencies: Departments of Transportation, Transit Agencies, Airports, Seaports and Toll Authorities

• Preparing and executing a business plan

• Proven ability to operate at C-level within large public sector organizations

• Experience of leading the formulation and application of a strategy

• Deep understanding of the public sector transportation industry key policies

• Understands, explains and ability to present complex technical and business ideas to both technical and non-technical audience at all levels in a persuasive and convincing manner

• Ability to work across a portfolio of projects and programs to create an integrated way forward which meets the long-term needs of the business

• An ability to work well under pressure in a rapidly evolving environment

• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills at senior management level

• Experience of managing people in a complex business environment

• Strong public sector focus and financially astute

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited University

TRANSFORMING CLIENTS. TRANSFORMING CAREERS.

Success—for both our clients and our colleagues—is all about putting people first and doing great things together. We believe that when we work as one team, we can take action today to build lasting capability for tomorrow.

We strive to have the most enviable culture on the planet, inspiring people to reach their full potential. Here’s how we make it happen:

Intentional, flexible growth. We never want you to settle. Leading your own growth and transformation is your prerogative—one which we’ll help you nurture and develop every step of the way. We’ll inspire you to learn, teach, and ultimately carve your own path. That means you grow, we grow, and so do our clients.

People-first, and then some. It goes without saying that people come first, but what comes next? Our people are always at the heart; your wellbeing and success is built on a collective understanding that every one of us can be a coach, a friend, and a fantastic listener—regardless of job title. We think of it as a celebration of individuality, difference, and diversity.

Make your own change happen. With us, your curiosity and creativity know no bounds. The reins are off. All we ask is that you have the courage to transform yourself and those around you—colleagues and clients alike. If you’ve got the drive to become a changemaker, we’ll do the rest.

Enviable Total Rewards. We inspire our employees to do their best work. Our Total Rewards Program encompasses Medical, Dental, Vision, STD/LTD, Life Insurance, FSA/HSA, 401(k) contribution, and a variety of other perks like a dedicated Health Advocate, Family Planning, Parental Leave, and Tuition Reimbursement. Additionally, we employ a Flexible Time Off vacation policy, wellness initiatives, and other programs around diversity and inclusion, Learning and Development, and social engagement.

READY TO MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN?

North Highland makes change happen, helping businesses transform by placing people at the heart of every decision. It’s how lasting progress is made. With our blend of workforce, customer, and operational expertise, we’re recognized as the world’s leading transformation consultancy. We break new ground today, so tomorrow is easier to navigate.

Founded in 1992, North Highland is regularly named one of the best places to work. We are a proud member of Cordence Worldwide, a global network of truly connected consultancy firms with the ability to think and deliver together.

This means North Highland has more than 3,500 experts in 50 offices around the globe on hand to partner with you.

Please note that applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by North Highland. Work visa sponsorship will not be provided, either now or in the future, for this position.

North Highland is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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