Growth Initiatives Lead

We are One Workplace. We believe that people with a purpose need great spaces to perform their best work. We think big but work small, innovate through relentless curiosity, and treat each other – and our clients – like family. For 100 years, we haven’t forgotten who we are, and we’ve never stopped changing. From big city skyscrapers to the west coast's premier universities and medical facilities, we design insightful work spaces with the latest technology to provide our clients an environment that embodies their image and encourages success. Our drive and dedication to providing our clients with innovative spaces and solutions has helped us expand our footprint, and now it is time to expand our team.  

One Workplace is committed to the development of empathetic leaders, diversification of talent and increased representation at every level of our business. We believe in cultivating a culture of inclusion and are dedicated to building and retaining teams through removing unnecessary barriers to employment and providing opportunities for career growth. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.

Compensation range: Base between $96K -$110K

Location: Seattle, WA

OWP Benefits:

• 15 days of PTO
• 9 Paid holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401k + Employer Match
• Wellness App with reimbursement of up to $500/year

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

As part of the newly created Growth Initiatives team, you will conduct desirability, feasibility, and viability testing while working with teammates to foster rigorous and fast-paced learning practices. Your ability to balance analytical and creative thinking with hands-on execution will play a critical role in shaping the future of our innovation portfolio.

Concept Validation Testing & Experimentation

• Analyze new ideas—testing their market potential, technical feasibility, and financial impact to see what sticks.
• Lead the initial development of prototypes, proof-of-concepts, or minimum viable products (MVPs) to test and refine critical hypotheses.
• Provide insights on cost structures, revenue streams, and potential return on investment (ROI) for proposed concepts.
• Employ lean startup methodologies to minimize risk and optimize resources during the testing phase.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies, market trends, and industry innovations to identify potential opportunities for new concepts.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner across internal business units to ensure alignment with customer insights and organizational objectives.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders, including senior leadership.
• Smartly and intuitively connecting insights and execution, keeping growth efforts agile and customer-focused.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Strong understanding of business models and key financial metrics including: start up principles, experimentation and rapid iteration.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and comfort with ambiguity.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to present findings and recommendations clearly to diverse audiences.
• Prioritizing work and effectively delegate tasks. Ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong judgement/decision skills.
• Ability to create quick UI/UX mockups or wireframes, a plus.  

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years of experience in innovation, product development, entrepreneurship, or similar roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Design Thinking, or a related field
• Hands-on experience with prototyping, pilot programs, or MVP launches.
• Familiarity with tools like Business Model Canvas or Lean Canvas.
• Previous roles in startups, innovation labs, or skunkworks environments preferred.
• Understanding of or previous experience in the B2B industry, commercial real estate and design industry, a plus