Director of AI‑Powered Digital Tech & Operations

Trinnex; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 169,000 - 347,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Director of Digital Technology Operations & Innovation to lead engineering strategy, execution, and operational excellence across software products and client-facing projects. The role drives scalable, secure, and high-quality software while building an ownership-driven engineering culture.

The leader guides tech strategy, platform scalability, cybersecurity, regulatory alignment, and adoption of AI-enabled tools with strong governance, mentoring teams and shaping the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 15 years of related experience with at least 3 years in leadership or management.
• Travel may be required domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering strategy across product development and delivery.
• Define technology, platform, and architecture strategies for performance and health.
• Manage priorities, capacity, risk, and tradeoffs across initiatives.
• Partner with Product and business leaders to align investments with priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Cloud platforms

DevSecOps

AI governance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

GIS

SCADA

Sensor data

Data integration

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Director of Digital Technology Operations & Innovation to lead engineering strategy, execution, and operational excellence across software products and client-facing projects. The role drives scalable, secure, and high-quality software while building an ownership-driven engineering culture.

The leader guides tech strategy, platform scalability, cybersecurity, regulatory alignment, and adoption of AI-enabled tools with strong governance, mentoring teams and shaping the