BES Business Group Technology Director

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Old Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as the Technology Director, where you will lead a talented team in shaping the future of technology solutions in the consulting Architecture & Engineering industry. This role offers the opportunity to drive strategic initiatives, optimize project execution, and foster innovation within a collaborative environment. You will work closely with diverse stakeholders to implement effective technology strategies and cultivate a community of practice. If you're passionate about leveraging technology to make a positive impact and enhance team dynamics, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a related field with a Bachelor's degree.
• Experience in technology strategy and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to develop and implement technology strategies.
• Enhance project execution through innovative technology solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Technology Strategy

Data Management

Team Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Data Architecture

Numerical Modeling Software

Job description

BES Business Group Technology Director - ( 182647 )

About Us

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

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 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:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, engineering, information technology, information science, systems administration, or similar related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience with at least 5 in the consulting Architecture & Engineering industry
• Demonstrated ability to formulate and execute applied technology strategies, implementation plans, and foster lasting change within an organization.
• Experience in data architecture, data management and well-versed in industry standards
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams to find solutions that advance projects and initiatives
• Experience evaluating technology, and software development and deployment
• Demonstrated understanding of a broad range of technologies and their applied delivery within the architectural-engineering sector.
• Experience in numerical modeling, digital production, and data sciences

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in related field
• Maintains a professional or Engineering registration and has related technical experience
• Experienced in development and management of diverse teams
• Works cooperatively with other business class directors, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts
• Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

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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