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.
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.
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.
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
At Haskoning, we believe that the well-being of our employees is essential to our shared success. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both your professional development and personal well-being.
What we offer:
A solid foundation: A competitive base salary (€8521–€13998) with annual increases.
An attractive compensation package: Including a strong pension scheme with an 18.3% employer contribution, a 2.15% personal budget, and annual profit sharing. You’ll also have the opportunity to purchase company shares and share in our success.
Work-life balance: 28 vacation days (based on full-time employment), with the option to purchase an additional 16.5 days per year and to exchange three public holidays for days that are personally meaningful to you. We work in a hybrid model with flexible hours, work-from-home allowance, and a fully equipped home workspace. Development opportunities: A wide range of training and development programs, including tailored learning paths, learning weeks, and various knowledge-sharing groups.
Travel allowance: A conveniently located workplace at one of our offices, with travel expense reimbursement and an NS Business Card. If you walk or bike to work, you’ll receive a higher travel allowance - encouraging sustainable commuting.
Informal and inclusive culture: A welcoming and open environment with voluntary social and sports activities, and employee networks such as Pride and Young Haskoning. Read more about our employee benefits here.
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 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 protected] or Sanne Bron, Recruiter, at [email protected].
