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BES Business Group Technology Director - ( 182647 )
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The Building Engineering Services Business Group (BES BG) Technology Director will work as part of our Professional Services program, with the primary function of driving a strategic vision and tactical implementation of technology solutions across the multidisciplinary BES consulting practice. As the BES BG Technology Director, you will lead a team of technology experts, collaborating closely with BES leadership, IT Group, operational leadership, technology leaders from throughout the organization, vendors, and other stakeholders to identify, evaluate, and implement technology initiatives. The primary focus will be leveraging technology to optimize project execution, improve efficiency, and foster innovation within the practice and within the industry. This will be accomplished by uniting a cohesive BES technology strategy under a technology leadership umbrella, and through the advancement and implementation of technology initiatives related to all phases of technology including digital delivery, data strategy and governance, computational engineering and automation, and other value-added emerging technologies.
This position will report to the Professional Services Director, and success will include developing effective technology-centric solutions to consulting and project delivery, creating a community of practice around technology within the organization, shaping the strategic plan for the next five to ten years, leveraging technology as a differentiator for HDR and our clients, and positioning HDR as a leader in the marketplace.
Primary Responsibilities
In this role, we'll count on you to :
- Lead a team of technical experts within BES and facilitate development of a BES technology vision and roadmap that identifies, develops, implements, and monitors strategies for technology, and associated investments within the business group.
- Couple a market-centric, innovative, and technology-forward strategy to a pragmatic approach to implementation and appropriate risk management.
- Develop and implement communication strategies to engage and tie the BES community of technology professionals together for connection, networking, idea and knowledge sharing.
- Develop and implement communication strategies to engage and inform critical BES stakeholders of technology program, including geographic leadership and market sector leadership.
- Lead the team in developing and implementing standardized approaches and recommended practices for increased efficiency of technology related workflows and quality of delivery.
- Elevate the state of the practice through thought leadership activities such as industry related awards, publishing articles, speaking engagements, leadership opportunities within societies and technical organizations.
- Lead visioning for technology workforce of the future. Recruit, develop, and retain technology talent.
- Partner with key stakeholders to identify and develop a network of Technical Experts / Subject Matter Experts as needed to support the HDR enterprise.
- Work to identify programmatic hardware and software needs, such as high-powered computing and modeling, and work with corporate information technology to facilitate and implement solutions.
- Develop strategies and support practice and professional discipline groups to foster technology talent collaboration and skills development.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with a few of the following is a plus :
Required Qualifications
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HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic / Latino(a), LGBTQ , People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
Primary Location
Other Locations : United States-Arizona-Phoenix, United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States-Washington-Bellevue, United States-California-Walnut Creek, United States-Missouri-Kansas City, United States-Colorado-Denver, United States-New Jersey-Pennington, United States-Florida-Orlando, United States-Illinois-Chicago, United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-New York-New York, United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis, United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh, United States-Texas-San Antonio, United States-Texas-Dallas, United States-Virginia-Arlington, United States-Ohio-Columbus, Canada-Ontario-Toronto
Schedule : Full-time
Employee Status : Regular
Business Class : Digital
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.
We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
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