Chief Development Services Officer

MOVING WITH PURPOSE At the Port of Portland, we use everything we have - our three airports, four marine terminals, five business parks, and all the resources, expertise and experience behind them - to move with purpose, connecting people with powerful opportunities and creating value for our region.
The Port of Portland (The Port), a public agency, is seeking an outstanding leader to become our Chief Development Services Officer (CDSO). The CDSO should have a proven track record for providing strategic leadership and business direction to internal and external customers, while leading with integrity and a commitment to equity and inclusion. The successful candidate will be an authentic leader and a big picture thinker offering enterprise-wide solutions. They should be analytical, results oriented and collaborative in nature, and will serve as a thought partner with the executive leadership team and Port commissioners.
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES OFFICER (CDSO) The Chief Development Services Officer will provide strategic leadership and business direction to the Development Services division, leading a highly skilled team of four department directors and a team of up to 150 members that comprise the Engineering, Environmental, Planning & Development and Safety operations with operating budgets of $24 million in FY22/23. The CDSO will advance Port and division-wide shared prosperity priorities and direct implementation of services, policies, procedures and programs through divisional staff in service to the Aviation and Trade & Economic Development business lines. The CDSO oversees strategies, business plans and programs of the division that support the overall strategic direction of the Port and promote the use of data driven decision-making; participates as a credible and respected partner on the Port's Executive Team; and works effectively with peers, the Executive Director, Port Commissioners and others to develop and advance programs and policies across the organization.The Chief Development Services Officer contributes to the organization's success by demonstrating Port values while successfully achieving or exceeding performance goals and objectives for the following major job functions.
Contribute to the strategic and business direction of the Port as a member of the Executive Team
Direct the Development Services division to assure alignment of services with the strategic needs and business goals while maximizing shared prosperity opportunities. Ensure proper implementation of organizational and business strategy by managing day-to-day operations, providing guidance, encouraging teamwork, and facilitating delivery of service to the Aviation and Trade & Economic Development business lines. Direct the overall planning and coordination of different projects and initiatives to ensure the execution is implemented according to the predefined shared prosperity goals, schedules, plans, budget and procedures.
Support the Chief Officer of Aviation and of Trade and Economic Development and advise the Executive Director and Port Commission on issues related to planning, development and delivery of capital projects while advancing shared prosperity goals, safety, project portfolio management, engineering, construction and environmental, among others; serve as peer consultant to members of the Executive Team.
Lead the development and implementation of the strategic business planning process aligned to shared prosperity priorities for the Development Services division. Provide strategic direction on business process improvement, reporting, budgeting, business planning and resource capacity.
Develop and maintain critical relationships with Port business lines, consultants, contractors and regulatory agencies to ensure successful delivery of Port projects and employee safety programs; exercise critical judgement and influence in terms of consulting/contracting strategies; resource utilization, safety and commission support.EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
The ideal Chief Development Services Officer candidate will possess 15+ years progressive and proven senior-level management and leadership experience, preferably overseeing multiple departments and preferably in at least one of the disciplines this position oversees (e.g., engineering, construction or project management), long range planning and capital project development, environmental and safety; or the equivalent combination of education and/or experience with a major public sector enterprise or a closely related private sector organization.
Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Engineering or Construction Management, Project Management, Aviation, Planning, Environmental Sciences, Safety or another related field); master's degree preferred.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS The Port of Portland offers a competitive compensation package including a salary commensurate with experience ($250,000-$300,000), a performance bonus 0-15%, and an attractive employee benefits program, including participation in the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).APPLICATION PROCESS To be considered, please submit a detailed resume and a compelling letter of interest electronically to cdso.pop@thehawkinscompany.com by Friday, Dec. 29, 2023. The application materials must include scope of experience, key professional attributes, size and scope of leadership, including size of current organization's operating and capital budget.
The CDSO recruitment is being conducted on a national basis by The Hawkins Company. The firm will review all written materials submitted and will screen and evaluate all candidates. Only those deemed qualified will advance to the next level of the recruitment process. The most highly qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an on-site interview. The position will remain open until filled. For additional information or confidential inquiries, please contact a member of our consulting team (The Hawkins Company).
Ms. Tisa Jones at 213-309-7984, tisa@thehawkinscompany.com
Mr. Todd Hawkins at 213-300-9342, todd@thehawkinscompany.com
Mr. William Hawkins at 310-592-2582, will@thehawkinscompany.com
Ms. Yonnine Hawkins Garr at 323-252-1655, yonnine@thehawkinscompany.com
THE HAWKINS COMPANY 8939 S. Sepulveda Blvd., #110-216 Los Angeles, CA 90045 www.thehawkinscompany.comEmployment Type: Full-Time Administrative