GHD Group

Technology and Communications Sector Leader

GHD Group$175K — $272K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science, or a relevant discipline.
  • Minimum 15 years of industry experience, preferably in consulting.
  • Demonstrated client account management experience within the technology and communications sector.
  • Strong project management and business development skills are highly regarded.
  • Highly developed communication and influencing skills, both oral and written.
  • Excellent networking and relationship-building skills.
  • Understanding of GHD's values and adherence to health and safety management systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the growth strategy for the Technology & Communications Sector.
  • Build and maintain strategic partnerships with technology providers and ecosystem players.
  • Grow key client relationships across technology and digital infrastructure.
  • Mobilize multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions across multiple sectors.
  • Represent GHD at industry forums and through thought leadership activities.
  • Drive innovation and creative problem-solving to meet client needs in a dynamic market.

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid work model, combining in-office collaboration and remote work.
  • Dynamic company culture that values collaboration and innovation.
  • Opportunities for personal career growth and development.
  • Empowerment to tackle complex challenges and make a lasting impact.
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are seeking a visionary Sector Leader with a track record of building client relationships within the technology and communications industries. The ideal candidate will have experience growing business lines, leading multidisciplinary teams, and forging partnerships with leading technology providers, network operators, and public agencies. The Sector Leader will champion our growth strategy for this client industry, working closely with GHD's digital and infrastructure experts to deliver innovative solutions and drive GHD's leadership in this fast-evolving sector.
Technology & Communications Sector: Charting New Territory for GHD

The Technology & Communications Sector is an exciting frontier for GHD across the globe. We intend to grow our brand and relationships with technology and communications companies, including:
  • Hyperscalers and Cloud Platform Providers
  • Colocation and Data Centre Operators
  • Digital Infrastructure Developers and Investors
  • Telecommunications and Network Owners
  • Technology and Platform Companies
  • Public Sector Digital Infrastructure Owners and Regulators

With digital infrastructure, connectivity, and data-driven services evolving rapidly, our clients are driving innovation and shaping the future. GHD is committed to building into this dynamic sector, considering our client's needs not only in the data and digital space, but also across GHDs core strengths in the Water, Infrastructure, Environment, and Energy service offerings.
Why This Sector Matters

This sector is a critical engine of growth for GHD, encompassing clients whose investments are reshaping markets. Unlike traditional infrastructure projects, our clients require agile, technology-driven capital programs and complex, multi-jurisdictional solutions that demand bold leadership and creative problem-solving.
Areas of Focus
  • Represent GHD externally through industry forums, thought leadership, and active participation in priority industry associations to strengthen market visibility.
  • Build and deepen strategic partner relationships with larger consulting firms and ecosystem players to expand reach, capability, and capture.
  • Grow and strengthen key client relationships across technology, communications, and digital infrastructure owners and developers.
  • Mobilize multidisciplinary teams across Digital, Infrastructure, Water, Environment, and Energy to deliver integrated solutions.
Leading the Way

GHD's approach will leverage its multidisciplinary strengths, extending beyond traditional engineering to include digital advisory, program management, permitting, and lifecycle asset support.

Sector Leaders at GHD are empowered to own the sector growth strategy, adapt to the fast pace and scale of client investments, lead and grow our client account managers, and build integrated, relationship-led engagement across multiple service lines. If you're inspired to forge new paths and drive innovation, this sector offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact and help shape the business in uncharted territory.
What you will bring to the team:
  • Bachelor's Degree Engineering, Science, or other relevant discipline.
  • Project Management and Business Development (highly regarded).
  • Minimum 15 years industry experience (consulting environment preferable).
  • Client Account Management Experience within designated Sector.
  • Highly developed and open communication and influencing skills, both oral and written.
  • Good people relationships and networking skills.
  • Highly approachable to staff queries and highly visible in the sector and with specific clients
  • Understanding and adherence to GHD's values, Codes of Conduct and Policies including risk and reputation management and compliance with GHD's health and safety management system

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Our Hybrid Work Model: Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

The salary range for this position is $175,519 to $272,531. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for GHD locations in its major city centers. Ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At GHD, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation.

Take on some of the world's toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way. We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact. See where your commitment could take you with GHD.

About GHD Group

GHD Group is a global engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting firm that provides services to clients in the water, energy, environment, property and buildings, and transportation sectors. The company was founded in 1928 and is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. GHD has more than 10,000 employees in over 200 offices worldwide, and it operates in Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, North America, and South America. The company's services include engineering design, project management, asset management, environmental consulting, and digital services. GHD's clients include governments, private companies, and non-profit organizations, and its projects range from small-scale local initiatives to large-scale international infrastructure projects.
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