Resources; Power​/Industrial​/Waste Business Group Technology Director

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

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What is our impact on the world? HDR’s Resources Business Group (RBG) includes our Power, Industrial & Waste sectors, and is made up of more than 1,700 employee owners in more than 225 locations around the world.

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

Success in this role will include developing consistent delivery approaches, connecting people with technology talent, shaping our strategic plan for the next three to five years, and positioning HDR as a differentiator in the marketplace. You must communicate complex technological solutions clearly to non‑technology leadership and prioritize initiatives across competing interests. The position reports to the RBG Professional Services Director and collaborates with RBG market sectors and business classes for overall resource allocation, key hires, quality control, and technical excellence.

• Facilitate development of an RBG technology vision and roadmap that identifies, develops, and monitors strategies for technology investments.
• Advance and implement digital delivery, data management, optimization, automation, and visualization technologies.
• Collaborate and coordinate with external technology vendors and internal business classes to align and advance RBG program initiatives such as data analytics and artificial intelligence.
• Develop and implement standardized approaches and best practices for increased efficiency and quality of technology work.
• Identify hardware and software needs, such as high‑powered computing, and work with Corporate Technology to implement solutions.
• Develop technology guidelines, policies, and RBG software validation and maintenance procedures.
• 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.

• Experience evaluating technology and deploying software.
• Understanding of a broad range of technologies applied 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 projects or leading project teams in architecture, engineering, and/or construction.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a related field.
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, engineering, information technology, information science, systems administration, or a similar related field.
• Demonstrated ability to formulate and execute applied technology strategies and lead organizational change.
• Experience in data architecture, data management, and industry standards.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Experience in developing and managing diverse teams.
• Cooperative relationships with other business class directors, operations managers, technical directors, and marketing managers.
• Commitment to quality, improvement, and HDR values.
• Active participation in our employee‑owned culture is a must.