Status: Full-time, exempt, hybrid/remote
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
About PRR
Established in 1981, PRR is a mission-driven agency dedicated to creating real and lasting change in the world. A certified women-owned business, PRR brings multi-disciplinary expertise in communications and outreach for the environment, healthcare, and transportation industries, prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all work the agency does. To learn more about PRR, visit prrbiz.com.
Position Overview
PRR is seeking a Chief Growth Officer (CGO) to join its executive leadership team and help shape the agency's next chapter. The CGO is a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for architecting and executing the firm’s growth strategy across transportation, healthcare, environment, and government consulting. The CGO drives sustainable, scalable growth by integrating strategy, partnerships, innovation, and the full customer lifecycle. Distinct from CMO and CRO roles, the CGO leads cross-functional growth initiatives that extend beyond marketing or sales to influence business model evolution, market expansion, and strategic partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Growth Leadership
- Develop and implement a unified growth strategy aligned with the firm’s long-term vision and sector priorities.
- Work with each Division VP, CCO, CFOO and CEO to identify new market opportunities, scalable service lines, and new business models.
- Collaborating with the CCO, Division VPs, CFOO and CEO, lead scoping and expansion into new geographies, sectors, and client segments, with clear metrics for success.
Revenue Impact & Growth
- Drive new revenue growth through existing lines of business including environment, transportation and healthcare, as well as diversify the portfolio by creating a new private business division. CGO is ultimately responsible for delivering 15-20% of the revenue portfolio in new business opportunities. Strong collaboration with the CCO, Division VPs, CFOO and CEO.
- Target new business opportunities that deliver a minimum net profit of 10% once secured.
Innovation & Service Development
- Champion the end-to-end commercialization of new service lines, from concept validation through market launch, ensuring each initiative is tied to quantifiable revenue targets.
- Lead cross-functional innovation councils to identify and accelerate high-potential offerings.
- Architect go-to-market strategies for breakthrough services that differentiate the firm and expand its presence in target markets.
Partnerships & Alliances
- Establish and manage strategic partnerships and alliances to unlock new revenue streams.
- Represent the firm in industry collaborations that elevate visibility and value.
Customer Lifecycle Management
- Leverage analytics to identify upsell/cross-sell opportunities and optimize the client experience.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Business Development, Marketing, and Division VP leaders to ensure aligned execution of growth initiatives.
- Collaborate with C-suite leaders to reduce overhead rate for the agency based on set goals.
- Break down silos to drive integrated strategic plans across teams.
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead a lean but high-performing growth team (2-5 members), focused on business development, market development, marketing (external) product innovation.
- Implement accountability structures that link team outputs to business outcomes.
- Drive a culture of excellence, ownership, and continuous improvement across the growth/new business organization.
Data-Driven Decision Making
- Use market intelligence and performance analytics to guide strategy.
- Set and achieve KPIs such as percentage of revenue from new services, speed-to-market, and successful entry into untapped sectors.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Market share in target sectors
- New client acquisition and win rate
- Contribution of new services to total revenue
- Strategic partnership outcomes
- Customer lifetime value (CLV)
- Speed to market for new offerings
What We Are Looking For
- 15+ years in growth strategy, innovation, or business development required.
- Experience in transportation, healthcare, environmental, or public-sector consulting preferred.
- Proven record of leading market entry, product innovation, and cross-functional execution.
- Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to equity-centered leadership and inclusive client engagement.
- Visionary and results-oriented, with a track record of driving strategic growth.
- Operates with entrepreneurial agility and commercial rigor.
- Skilled at translating innovation into tangible market value.
- Collaborative leader with cross-functional influence and high executive EQ.
Compensation, Benefits, & Perks
This role offers a salary range between $250,000-$275,000yr DOE. Primarily remote, with occasional travel to offices and client sites as needed. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, 15 PTO days, paid sick days per state guidelines, 12 paid Holidays, 401k + match, ESOP, cell phone and home office stipend, and more!
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be expected to work extended hours; including, but not limited to, standing or sitting for extended periods. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee will regularly operate office equipment.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination
PRR is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. PRR does not discriminate with regards to hiring, assignment, promotion or other conditions of staff employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other status protected under local, state or federal law.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of our positions.
Frequently cited statistics show that women, trans, and non-binary people as well as other structurally marginalized groups apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage you to break that statistic and to apply. No one ever meets 100% of the qualifications. We look forward to your application.
