Transportation Business Group Technology Director

HDR


Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Richmond Hill, ON
Contract type: Full time
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?

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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 primary role of the Transportation Business Group (TBG) Technology Director, working internally as part of our Professional Services program, is to drive the strategic vision and tactical implementation of technology solutions within our TBG. As the Technology Director, you will be responsible for interfacing and collaborating with TBG leadership teams to identify the use and need for technology solutions within the TBG and establish a framework of collaboration other business group leadership teams, staff from the applied technology office and IT Groups, and other stakeholders to enhance decision-making, streamline processes, and foster a united vision for enabling today's and tomorrow's project delivery technology needs. The primary focus will be on the following:

  • Development and implementation of the TBG technology vision, roadmap and strategies
  • Internal coordination with IT group and applied technology teams and externally with vendors to align with TBG needs
  • Identification of programmatic hardware and software needs including high-performance computing, access to cloud-based services, software licensing, etc.
  • Identification of strategies that leverage technologies to optimize project delivery efficiency
  • Development of technology guidelines, policies and TBG software validation and maintenance
  • Technology training and talent development
  • Supporting TBG’s existing technology initiatives and assisting with the identification of new technology initiatives
  • Advancement and implementation of technology related to digital delivery, 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 five to ten 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/interest to prioritize and implement a strategy is also key. This position will report to the Professional Services Director and will collaborate with the transportation 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 and lead the development of a TBG technology vision and roadmap that identifies, develops, and monitors strategies for technology investments within the business group.
  • Collaborate and coordinate with external technology vendors as well as internal business class and corporate technology programs to align and advance transportation initiatives for computer-related technology such as digital delivery and data analytics.
  • 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 information technology to facilitate and implement solutions.
  • Participate in technology development policies, oversee software maintenance for the HDR transportation program
  • Develop strategies and support practice and professional discipline groups to foster technology talent collaboration and skills development.

Additional Responsibilities

This position also has a utilization goal of 50%. The successful candidate will also need to have demonstrated skills that can be utilized on projects to maintain this level of utilization. Demonstrated experience with:

  • Participation on project teams for larger programs and pursuits involving technology solutions
  • Leading the implementation of technology solutions for projects
  • A successful history of at least 50% project workload.

Preferred Qualifications

This position requires the following skills, attributes and experience:

  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, engineering, information technology, information science, systems administration, or similar related field.
  • 10 years of demonstrated experience executing transportation projects involving technological solutions within the Transportation Engineering industry
  • Demonstrated ability to formulate and execute applied technology strategies, implementation plans, and foster lasting change within an organization. Experience in digital delivery, modeling, data architecture, data management, use of AI/ML, BIM, cloud computing, automation and integration with Microstation/Autodesk.
  • Well-versed in industry standards used within the Transportation Industry
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams to find solutions that advance projects and initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience evaluating technology, and software development and deployment
  • Demonstrated understanding of a broad range of technologies and their applied delivery within the transportation industry.
  • Experience in highway and/or bridge modeling, digital production, and data sciences
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience with at least 5 in the consulting Architecture & Engineering industry

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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) California: $192,269 - $324,610; Colorado: $174,790 - $274,670; Hawaii: $183,530 - $262,185; Maryland: $183,530 - $262,185 ; Montana: $157,311 - $237,215 Nevada: $174,790 - $249,700; New York: $218,488 - $312,125; Ohio: $174,790 - $249,700; Washington DC: $209,748 - $299,640; Washington State: $166,051 - $287,555; British Columbia: $204,624 - $292,320

Primary Location:

United States-California-Irvine

Other Locations:

United States-Texas-Round Rock, United States-North Carolina-Charlotte, United States-Florida-Doral, United States-Florida-Fort Lauderdale, United States-West Virginia-Weirton, United States-Maryland-Calverton, United States-Oregon-Salem, United States-Maryland-Baltimore, United States-Kansas-Wichita, United States-Texas-Fort Worth, United States-Montana-Missoula, United States-District of Columbia-Washington DC, United States-Texas-Houston, United States-Wisconsin-Madison, United States-Florida-Tallahassee, United States-Mississippi-Jackson area, United States-Iowa-Des Moines, United States-Oregon-Portland, United States-Montana-Bozeman, United States-Colorado-Durango, United States-Texas-Corpus Christi, United States-Washington-Seattle, United States-Nevada-Las Vegas, United States-Montana-Billings, United States-Texas-Dallas, United States-Montana-Helena, United States-Washington-Spokane, United States-Virginia-Arlington, United States-Iowa-Cedar Rapids, United States-Michigan-Grand Rapids, United States-Texas-Austin, United States-Louisiana-Metairie, United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach, United States-Massachusetts-Boston, United States-Missouri-St Louis, United States-Arizona-Tucson, United States-Washington-Olympia, United States-Iowa-Council Bluffs, United States-Colorado-Colorado Springs, United States-Louisiana-Lafayette, United States-Hawaii-Honolulu, United States-Arizona-Phoenix, United States-Georgia-Atlanta, United States-Illinois-Rosemont, United States-Tennessee-Knoxville, United States-Pennsylvania-Plymouth Meeting, United States-California-Walnut Creek, United States-Oklahoma-Oklahoma City, United States-Tennessee-Memphis, United States-Louisiana-Baton Rouge, United States-Virginia-Richmond, United States-Arizona-Scottsdale, United States-Missouri-Springfield, United States-Ohio-Cleveland, Canada-British Columbia-Vancouver, United States-Florida-Tampa, United States-Arkansas-North Little Rock, United States-Ohio-Columbus, United States-Kentucky-Lexington, United States-Ohio-Cincinnati, United States-Washington-Bellevue, United States-Missouri-Kansas City, United States-South Dakota-Sioux Falls, United States-Alabama-Mobile, United States-Tennessee-Nashville, United States-New Jersey-Newark, United States-Alaska-Fairbanks, United States-Kentucky-Paducah, United States-New Mexico-Albuquerque, United States-New York-White Plains, Canada-Ontario-Toronto, United States-South Carolina-Rock Hill, United States-California-San Francisco, United States-Iowa-Sioux City, United States-South Carolina-Charleston, Canada-Ontario-Richmond Hill, United States-Virginia-Vienna, United States-Florida-Orlando, United States-New Jersey-Mahwah, United States-Alaska-Anchorage, United States-Florida-Miami Lakes, United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis, United States-Indiana-Indianapolis, United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh, United States-California-San Diego, United States-Michigan-Lansing, United States-Virginia-Norfolk, United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, United States-Florida-Miami, United States-Nebraska-Omaha, United States-California-Sacramento, United States-New York-New York, United States-Michigan-Ann Arbor, United States-Utah-Salt Lake City, Canada-Alberta-Calgary, United States-Michigan-Detroit, United States-North Dakota-Bismarck, United States-Washington-Everett, United States-Maine-Portland, United States-California-Oakland, United States-New York-Long Island, United States-North Dakota-Fargo, United States-Florida-Jacksonville, United States-Illinois-Chicago, United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-Wyoming-Gillette, United States-Idaho-Boise, United States-North Carolina-Raleigh, United States-Texas-San Antonio, United States-West Virginia-Charleston

Industry:

Highway + Road

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:

Regular

BusinessClass:

Highways

Job Posting:

Sep 3, 2024
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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