Resources (Power/ Industrial/ Waste) Business Group Technology Director

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About this role

The primary role of the Resources Business Group (RBG) Technology Director, working internally as part of our RBG Professional Services Organization, is driving the strategic vision and tactical implementation of technology solutions within the RBG. As the RBG Technology Director, you will collaborate closely with the RBG leadership, our Corporate Technology team, and other HDR stakeholders to identify, evaluate, and implement technology initiatives. The primary focus will be on leveraging technology to optimize project execution and foster technology innovation within the RBG. This will be accomplished through the advancement and implementation of technology related to data management, optimization, automation, and visualization.

Success in this role will include developing consistent delivery approaches, connecting people with technology-related talent, shaping our strategic plan for the next three to five years, and positioning HDR as a differentiator in the marketplace. The ability to communicate complex technological solutions clearly and in a fashion so that non-technology leadership can be informed is a must. The ability to be able to work across a spectrum of potentially competing issues/interests to prioritize and implement a strategy is also key. This position will report to the RBG Professional Services Director and will collaborate with the RBG related market sectors and business classes for overall resource allocation, key hires, quality control, and technical excellence.

Primary Responsibilities

In this role, we'll count on you to:

• Facilitate development of a RBG technology vision and roadmap that identifies, develops, and monitors strategies for technology investments within the business group.
• Advancement and implementation of technology related to digital delivery, data management, optimization, automation, and visualization.
• Collaborate and coordinate with external technology vendors as well as internal business class and corporate technology programs to align and advance RBG program initiatives for computer-related technology such as data analytics and artificial intelligence.
• Develop and implement standardized approaches and best practices for increased efficiency of technology related work and quality of delivery
• Work to identify programmatic hardware and software needs, such as high-powered computing, and work with corporate technology to facilitate and implement solutions.
• Development of technology guidelines, policies and RBG software validation and maintenance.
• Develop strategies and support practice and professional discipline groups to foster technology talent collaboration and skills development.
• Participate on project teams for larger programs and pursuits

Preferred Qualifications - experience with a few of the following is a plus:

• Experience evaluating technology, and software development and deployment.
• Demonstrated understanding of a broad range of technologies and their applied delivery within the power, waste, and/or industrial sectors.
• Experience in numerical modeling, digital production, data sciences, and artificial intelligence.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience with at least 5 executing projects or leading project teams in the Architecture, Engineering, and/or Construction industries.

At HDR, the health and safety of our employees is of the upmost importance. In accordance with local safety, health, and environmental legislation, HDR is committed to developing, maintaining, and enforcing proactive safe work policies, procedures, and standards.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and other applicable legislation, we are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities. Candidates with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process by contacting our Human Resources team.

HDR is a certified Living Wage Employer in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta.