Director, S&T Planning

If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply. This position may be filled anywhere in the United States ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking a visionary, strategic, and highly creative individual for the position of Director of Planning for the S&T design practice, to lead and grow our international planning team within the S&T Practice. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of S&T planning at CannonDesign—building a best-in-class team, mentoring talent, aligning resources to projects, and driving innovation for our clients. HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO The ideal candidate will be a dynamic leader with deep expertise in laboratory planning, a passion for mentoring and team development, and a track record of winning and delivering groundbreaking work. Creativity is essential—this person will bring fresh ideas, challenge conventional thinking, and inspire new approaches to planning that elevate our work and impact. This is both an inward- and outward-facing role, requiring strong leadership, collaboration, and thought leadership. Team Leadership & Development - Build, lead, and inspire a high-performing team of planners across the firm. - Mentor and coach team members to elevate planning expertise and career growth. - Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration.

Strategic Resourcing & Operations - Maintain a clear understanding of team capacity, project needs, and individual strengths in partnership with the Regional Directors. - Align planning resources to the right projects to ensure quality and efficiency in partnership with the Regional Directors. - Collaborate with practice and project leaders to optimize team performance.

Innovation & Vision - Advance CannonDesign’s vision for innovative laboratory planning. - Champion new approaches, tools, and methodologies that redefine planning excellence. - Stay ahead of industry trends and integrate emerging ideas into practice.