Office Practice Leader I
Cannon DesignMinneapolis, Minnesota
Full Time
Posted March 2, 2026
$144k - $180k
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Job Description
This senior leadership role involves developing and executing strategic plans to grow and lead the Minneapolis office of CannonDesign, focusing on business development, client engagement, fostering a collaborative and inclusive design culture, and promoting the firm's Living-Centered Design ethos.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and lead a high-performance, diverse, and inclusive leadership team for the Minneapolis office.
- Create and implement a strategic business plan to support office growth, branding, and client engagement.
- Drive top-line revenue growth through client development, strategic initiatives, and market positioning.
- Identify, evaluate, and mentor client leaders to enhance client engagement and satisfaction.
- Build and strengthen the office's leadership team and talent pipeline to support impact and growth.
- Oversee office operations, including practice and market building, staff development, and business practices.
- Represent the office in firm-wide and community activities to promote brand and Living-Centered Design ethos.
- Partner with firm leaders to ensure effective communication, collaboration, and implementation of strategic initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Master's degree preferred).
- 15 years minimum experience with a proven track record of business development success and top-line growth.
- Proven ability to develop and lead a high-performance, diverse, and inclusive leadership team.
- Experience in developing and implementing a strategic business plan for an office or organization.
- Experience in growing office or organizational top-line revenue, with a personal goal of achieving at least 2.0 million dollars in annual top-line results.
- Ability to identify, assess, and evaluate client leaders and implement client engagement processes.
- Experience in building and maintaining client relationships, including engaging directly on projects and fostering high client satisfaction.
- Ability to develop and execute strategies for office growth, including new business opportunities, branding, and client engagement.
- Experience in leading and supporting office and market building activities, including evaluating senior talent needs and building strong leadership teams.
- Experience in staff development, including mentoring, coaching, and identifying future leaders, in collaboration with Human Resources and other leaders.
- Knowledge of and ability to champion best practices in project management, risk management, process improvement, and office profitability.
- Effective communication skills to represent office leadership in firm-wide meetings, conferences, and internal communications.
- Willingness to dedicate approximately 45% of work time to activities that advance the firm's brand and develop new business opportunities.
- Willingness to dedicate approximately 30% of work time to engaging and partnering with clients on billable project work.
- Willingness to dedicate approximately 15% of work time to office leadership activities including strategy development, practice and market building, and staff growth.
- Ability to demonstrate ownership, accountability, sound judgment, and ethical conduct.
- Ability to champion collaboration, fairness, entrepreneurial behavior, and innovative solutions within the firm.
- Effective communication skills that energize, inspire, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.
- Ability to travel as required for the role.
- Demonstrated business acumen and ability to execute strategic initiatives.
- Commitment to championing Living-Centered Design and promoting an inclusive, equitable, and innovative design culture.
Benefits & Perks
Salary range of $143,800 to $179,800 annually
Discretionary bonuses
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible spending account options
Voluntary insurances
Paid time off
Flex-time schedules
Remote work options
401k plan
Employee perk programs
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