HED, Inc. is Hiring an Operations Director, IDC Near Southfield, MI
Primary FunctionThe Operations Director assignment will be dedicated to The Innovation Design Consortium (IDC). The IDC is an organization of the most prestigious architecture and engineering firms in the world focused on the advancement of the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry through technological innovation and partnerships. The anticipated length of this assignment is 24 months. TYPICAL DUTIES
Manage projects and initiatives with the IDC working groups and board of directors
Lead IDC program objectives, metrics, and priorities and ensure ongoing updates and communication across the IDC committees/groups
Organize and facilitate ideation sessions for IDC partner firms to identify and set strategic plans
Assist working groups with change management and adoption strategies
Identify, track, and raise issues and risks related to working group initiatives
Setup meetings and prepare meeting agendas
Take meeting notes and provide summaries back to attendees
Ensure alignment and follow through by the different working groups
Create presentations
Negotiate contracts with partners and vendors
Monitor and respond to email for those seeking information about the IDC
Conduct independent research and analysis of potential technology tools needed by the IDC
Prepare RFPs, analyze submissions, and make recommendations to the steering committee and board of directors
Assist with documentation, report writing, policies, procedures, templates, and other administrative tasks
Investigational and analytical skills with a proven ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written formats with leadership
Analyze strategic growth opportunities and provide business analysis (financial models, due diligence, business case writing) for review with the executive committee
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor
Job Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer management or related fields required
10 years or more in Business, Operations, and/or Project Management roles required
Experience in the AEC Industry, preferred
PMI Certification, or equivalent, preferred
Experience conducting independent research and analysis.
Strong technology background
Experience working with various ventures, partnership, companies towards innovation for an industry, preferred
Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365
Experience in data analytics, reporting, and visualization capabilities through dashboards and reporting metrics
Strong writing, communication, management, planning, and organizational skills
Ability to synthesize complex ideas into compelling presentations
Ability to learn quickly
Strong problem solving
Ability to work independently and is self-motivated