Project & Program Consultant (Workplace Design Manager & Coordinator - Architectural)

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life.
Everyone has an important role to play.
With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role description: The Workplace Design Manager & Coordinator – Architectural will play a key role in overseeing and coordinating workplace design projects to ensure they align with corporate standards, stakeholder needs, and operational objectives.
As a core member of the Centre of Excellence (COE) team, this role is responsible for organizing project meetings, setting and tracking team deliverables, and driving continuous improvement in design outcomes.
The position requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders, project managers, and external consultants to deliver consistent, high-quality workplace solutions.
Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills are essential, along with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and foster a culture of proactive problem-solving and teamwork.
Role accountabilities: Stakeholder Liaison & Alignment: Act as the primary interface between the COE and Regional Capital Management teams to ensure all project deliverables and timelines align with global policies and Stage Gate procedures.
Workload & Schedule Management: Oversee project delivery schedules and prioritize team workloads across multiple "books of work," ensuring critical deadlines are met through effective meeting management and resource allocation.
Operational Tracking & Documentation: Establish and maintain robust progress trackers and pending-item lists, meticulously documenting stakeholder feedback and preparing presentations to articulate project status to leadership.
Design Governance & Consistency: Drive global design consistency by ensuring projects adhere to Global Workplace Guidelines, while identifying and addressing necessary regional customizations or exceptions through proactive stakeholder engagement.
Strategic Resource Utilization: Leverage existing planning metrics, governance policies, and "lessons learned" to provide optimized implementation strategies and design solutions for diverse real estate projects.
Team Leadership & Talent Development: Manage a reporting team by driving talent development, training, and succession planning while fostering a "People First" culture centered on continuous improvement.
Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with Corporate Services, Technology stakeholders, and appointed Project Managers to troubleshoot operational challenges and implement innovative solutions that enhance overall project efficiency.
Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (required) as well as experience working within an investment bank or financial services industry strongly preferred .
Minimum 7-10 years’ experience in Workplace Interior Architecture , Interior Design , or Commercial Design Management .
Proven organizational skills , ability to prioritize to meet deadlines and provide high quality service to clients.
Strong knowledge of document management , track progress and deliverables.
Why Arcadis?
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best.
We believe everyone's contribution matters.
It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet.
Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
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