Technology Adoption Lead

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR seeks a Technology Adoption Lead to develop automation training and lead sessions across Central Texas. You’ll work with multiple business groups to identify automation opportunities and translate needs into pilots, test plans, and adoption strategies.

Your role involves coordinating with executives and project teams, communicating tech updates, and driving scalable AI initiatives in an employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• 8+ years related experience required.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Active participant in an employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Develop training materials for automation tools.
• Lead virtual and in-person training sessions across Central Texas.
• Identify automation opportunities across business groups.
• Communicate technology updates from corporate to local users.
• Scope automation and AI initiatives with leadership.
• Develop and execute software testing strategies.
• Translate user needs into problem statements and adoption plans.
• Organize meetings and assist with presentations.
• Participate in project reviews and collaborate with leaders.

Skills

Product ownership

Training delivery

AI adoption

Automation strategy

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Power BI

Job description

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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

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.

We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

In the role of Technology Adoption Lead, we'll count on you to:

• Develop training materials for automation tools
• Lead virtual and in-person training sessions across Central Texas offices
• Work directly with users across business groups (Transportation, Resources, Water, Architectural, Federal, and Building Engineering Services) to identify opportunities for automation and AI
• Communicate ongoing technology updates from corporate technology to local users
• Scope automation and AI initiatives with Business Class Leadership and Operational Leadershipli>
• Develop and execute software testing strategies and plans, ensuring quality assurance and validation of digital tools
• Translate user needs into clearly defined problem statements, pilot scopes, test cases, and adoption plans
• Work independently and exercise considerable discretion with sensitive and confidential information
• Organize and coordinate meetings, and assist with presentations
• Actively participate in project reviews
• Exhibit professionalism with clients and corporate executives
• Work closely with multiple executives, Project Managers and project teams
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting or leading the development of enterprise-level applications, applying modern software practices to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions
• Experience with Autodesk Revit and related design workflows
• Demonstrated experience defining and implementing software testing frameworks, including test strategy, standards, and validation processes across multiple tools or projects
• Experience driving technology adoption at scale, including rollout planning, user engagement, and measuring success through usage metrics
• Experience serving in a product owner or product manager role, including backlog prioritization and aligning development with user needs
• Experience developing and delivering training programs with a focus on driving adoption and embedding tools into daily workflows
• Experience using tools such as Power BI to track adoption, performance, and key usage metrics
• Experience evaluating or implementing AI and automation tools through pilots, working sessions, or structured deployment efforts

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 8 years related experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• 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.

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Digital

Job Posting

Sep 21, 2026

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