Vice President Marketing

Vice President Marketing

ms consultants, inc.

Columbus, OH

ms consultants is a leading engineering and consulting company dedicated to delivering innovative, high-quality solutions to our clients. We are committed to excellence, collaboration, and fostering a culture where employees can grow and thrive. We are seeking a strategic marketing leader to elevate our brand and drive business growth.

What You'll Do:

The Vice President, Marketing will define and lead the strategic vision and execution of ms consultants’ marketing and branding initiatives to accelerate growth and market expansion. Partnering closely with the Chief Growth Officer (CGO), Business Development, executive leadership, and operational teams, this leader will strengthen the company’s brand, amplify market presence, and generate tangible business results.

This role is pivotal in advancing high-impact marketing strategies, pursuit excellence, and brand storytelling—positioning ms consultants as a trusted, innovative partner in our target markets. The ideal candidate combines strategic insight with operational discipline, inspiring a high-performing marketing team that thrives on creativity, collaboration, and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Vision

Define, develop, and execute a comprehensive marketing strategy aligned with business objectives and market priorities.

Partner with the executive team, including the CGO, to drive initiatives that directly support client growth and revenue generation.

Translate corporate strategy into actionable marketing plans, performance metrics, and measurable outcomes.

Brand Positioning & Awareness

Evolve and elevate the ms consultants brand to enhance visibility, differentiation, and recognition across all markets.

Oversee brand storytelling, messaging, and visual identity to ensure clarity and consistency across platforms.

Lead thought leadership, media relations, and digital engagement initiatives to position ms consultants as an industry leader.

Marketing Operations & Team Leadership

Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing marketing organization grounded in collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

Establish clear performance metrics, processes, and ROI-driven reporting for all marketing functions.

Foster a culture of creativity, continuous improvement, and operational excellence in marketing strategy and execution.

Client & Market Growth Support

Collaborate with business development and operations leaders to identify market opportunities and create targeted campaigns that drive results.

Guide proposal and pursuit strategy to strengthen client relationships and improve win rates.

Leverage data, analytics, and insights to optimize decision-making and marketing effectiveness.

Integrated Marketing & Communications

Oversee digital marketing, content, social media, advertising, and events to ensure strategic alignment and measurable impact.

Lead internal communication strategies that connect employees to the company’s mission, vision, and values.

Manage relationships with external partners, agencies, and media to expand brand reach and maximize ROI.

What You'll Bring:

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Business, Communications, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Progressive leadership experience in marketing, ideally within the Architecture and Engineering (A&E) or professional services industry.

Proven success developing and executing marketing strategies that drive measurable growth and strengthen brand presence.

Leadership & Prioritization Skills

Visionary strategist with strong operational execution skills.

Demonstrated success in building, leading, and developing high-performing teams.

Executive presence with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.

Marketing Expertise

Deep expertise in brand development, market positioning, digital marketing, content strategy, and integrated campaigns.

Experience supporting business development initiatives and proposal strategies that drive client engagement and growth.

Strong Attributes

Innovative, collaborative, and purposeful mindset.

Exceptional communication, storytelling, and people skills.

Adaptable, resourceful, and comfortable leading changes in a dynamic, growth-focused environment.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

Hybrid work options for flexibility and balance

A supportive team environment with mentorship and growth opportunities

Diverse and meaningful projects that directly improve communities.

A mission-driven culture with a focus on innovation and sustainability

Why Choose ms consultants?

We are proud to be an award-winning engineering, architecture, planning, and environmental consulting company, annually ranking within ENR’s Top 500 Design Companies. We partner with a variety of public and private clients and take pride in the relationships we have formed by providing quality design solutions since 1963. We are dedicated to helping these clients achieve their goals through integrated, innovative solutions, and outstanding customer service.

As a member of the ms team, we consider your needs as a professional and as an individual outside of work. We offer a career path which provides opportunities for advancement at any level of your career and costs for licensure, certifications, and further education. To support yourself and your family, we offer a robust benefits package with options for health coverage, in addition to life insurance, disability, long-term care, and more. Our comprehensive 401(k) plan with company matching contributions sets you up for the future, from hire to retire. Wherever you are in your personal and professional journey, ms has you covered.

We know work-life balance is important and offer paid time off and flexible work schedules for when you need it, in addition to company paid holiday. Our focus on work-life balance also includes a hybrid work option, giving you the flexibility to work in the office and at home. We’re also able to offer full-time remote work for selected position, depending on the role and work requirement.

Our Mission:

By investing in our people, we create comprehensive solutions for communities and clients.

Our Vision:

Our vision is to shape a better tomorrow.

Our Values:

We are accountable. We foster collaboration. We stand for inclusion. We are committed to excellence. We are passionate about our work.

The ms Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

ms is a company that actively promotes anti-racist values and fosters an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion. This means working together to speak out and act against all forms of racism, bias, and discrimination, not only in our company but in our community and everyday lives. Read more about ms DEI here.

ms consultants, inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. ms fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. ms does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.