Climate Resilience GLM Lead

Join us in shaping the future of Climate Resilience globally. As the Climate Resilience GLM Lead, you will play a pivotal role in defining where and how we compete in the market – driving growth, positioning and client impact.

What you will do as Climate Resilience GLM Lead

As Climate Resilience GLM Lead, you will lead the global strategic market direction for Climate Resilience—ensuring a clear value proposition, strong growth pipeline, and alignment across regions and Business Lines. You will operate at the intersection of strategy, clients, and growth, enabling the business line(s) to focus on the most valuable opportunities. This role works in close partnership with the Business Unit Directors to align market priorities with delivery capability and performance.

Market Strategy & Positioning

Define and continuously refine the global Climate Resilience strategy and value proposition, informed by insights from marketing and business development teams

Lead market intelligence, segmentation, and prioritisation of geographies, clients, and sectors

Shape competitive positioning and articulate clear market narratives (“what problem we solve”)

Align market strategy with EE30 ambitions, Business Line priorities and regional needs

Represent a single, coherent global narrative that regions and BUs execute locally

Growth, Pipeline & Business Development

Define market-specific growth priorities and strategic focus areas and set targets

Identify and prioritise the most strategically relevant markets, clients, and opportunities for Climate Resilience globally

Support major bids by strengthening win strategies and positioning

Collaborate with Business Development and Marketing teams to help convert pipeline into wins

Client & Account Leadership

Define and drive strategy for key global clients and priority accounts

Support Key Account Managers in developing and delivering strategic account plans

Support relationship development with major clients, investors, and partners alongside account and BD teams

Ensure client insights and feedback are translated into market strategy and offering development

Global Alignment & Governance

Act as the focal point for market priorities, focus areas, and investment direction

Act as the integrator across regions, Business Units, ensuring alignment and connectivity on Climate Resilience priorities without duplicating BU accountabilities

Establish and lead regular global meetings on Business development, pipeline key accounts and market priorities to ensure alignment across the company

Work closely with the global Business Development network, providing alignment on Climate Resilience priorities

Value Proposition, Portfolio & Innovation

Shape and continuously evolve the Climate Resilience offering portfolio based on market needs

Ensure integration of consulting, engineering, digital, and nature-based solutions into a compelling client offer

Identify new service areas, partnerships, and innovations aligned to market demand

Drive thought leadership agenda and external positioning in priority markets

Market Development & External Positioning

Represent Haskoning externally as the leader in Climate Resilience

Build visibility through thought, partnerships, and industry engagement

Monitor policy, regulatory, and investment trends shaping the market

People, Capability & Community

Build and connect a global Climate Resilience community across regions and disciplines

Identify capability gaps for future markets needs and inform workforce planning lead via BUs)

Success Measures

Revenue growth globally and pipeline strength in Climate Resilience

Conversion of strategic opportunities and major bids

Strength and visibility of the Climate Resilience value proposition

Evidence of Climate Resilience embedded across the company, through cross BL and BU collaboration.

Where you will work

At Haskoning, you will join an independent, employee-owned international consultancy that combines engineering, design, and consultancy services with software and technology. Our mission, "Enhancing Society Together," drives us to create a positive impact on the world.

We offer purpose-driven and challenging work in diverse international projects, leveraging our 140+ years of expertise. With over 6,800 employees in more than 25 countries, we work together to turn challenges into opportunities and make a real impact on society. We collaborate with leading clients in markets such as infrastructure, climate resilience, renewable energy, decarbonisation of industry, and sustainable mobility.

This role reports directly to the Strategy Director – Water & Maritime. The role will be based in either the NL or the UK, international travel will be required throughout the year.

What you bring

you are a strategic, market-facing leader with strong track record in driving growth and influencing across a global matrix.

• Proven experience in global consulting and engineering environments
• Strong track record in business development and winning complex opportunities
• Deep understanding of climate resilience, adaptation and infrastructure challenges
• Ability to operate in a matrix environment, influence senior leaders and drive change
• Strong stakeholder management skills, across senior internal and external audiences with the ability to influence senior leaders and drive change
• Highly commercial with a strong client focus

Leadership Behaviours

• Market-facing and externally credible Strategic thinker with strong client and account focus Able to translate direction into delivery and outcomes
• Collaborative and able to align diverse stakeholders in global cultures
• Comfortable operating in complexity and ambiguity

Education

• A degree in Engineering or science related discipline

What you can expect from us

Ambitious. Exciting. Lively. Collaborative. Dynamic. That’s how our colleagues describe our company. Want to contribute to enhancing society with your expertise? Be part of an open network where you’re connected with the brightest and smartest people and technologies? Join us!

You can look forward to growing your career in a dynamic workplace with development opportunities and support on your career path. We have flexible working models to ensure a balance of family and working life, including part time options.

You can learn more about our benefits here.

At Haskoning, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Our mission of "Enhancing Society Together" drives us to create an environment that embraces everyone’s unique background, identity, and perspective. Regardless of your experience, background, age, gender, or other personal characteristics—you are welcome here. We believe that diversity makes us stronger and that an inclusive culture gives everyone the opportunity to grow and contribute. Read more about our ED&I initiatives on our dedicated webpage.

Are you our new colleague?

We would love to hear from you! Click on the apply button and upload your resume and motivation letter before July 10. After receiving your application, we will contact you as soon as possible.

The application process then consists of 3 interviews and possible an assessment.

Do you have any questions about the role or the process? You can always contact Sarah Budd, W&M Global Strategy Director, at ***email_hidden***@haskoninsg.com or Sanne Bron, Recruiter, at [email protected].