Digital Practice Manager

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Your Opportunity Stantec's Environmental Services (ES) North America (NA) team is seeking to fill a Digital Practice Manager position as part of our Digital Practice Team (DPT). This position is NA wide covering ES projects in Canada and the United States. The overall mission of the ES DPT is to facilitate, and manage the creation of digital assets, tools, and innovative solutions to support our diverse portfolio of clients and projects.

We are seeking a candidate who will leverage project management expertise and bring a solid understanding of industry technology to create a stronger connected data environment with standard operating procedures and policies.

The location of this position is flexible throughout the United States and Canada.

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Key Responsibilities

- Leading the Business Case Analysis (BCA) process for ES NA digital ideas or projects. Tasks may include:

- Creating BCAs that include written descriptions and financial analysis.

- Tracking BCA approvals which may include meetings with ES NA Leadership.

- Working with Project Accounting (PA) Teams to set up cost accumulation projects in US and CA BCs.

- Progress reporting and financial accounting.

- Setting up One Drive / collaboration folders to consolidate documentation / approvals

- Leading Request for New Technology Solution (RTS) process for ES NA. Tasks may include:

- Reviewing RTS Planner for new ES requests with an expectation that initial "Receipt Confirmation" emails will be provided within ~24 hours of submission.

- Creating BCAs for new requests including written descriptions and financial analysis, even in instances of open source / free software.

- Monitoring / maintaining RTS Tracker throughout various approval stages.

- Managing ES NA Software Assets. Tasks may include:

- Working with Procurement staff and BC leaders for software license renewals.

- Managing ES NA MS Copilot Licenses.

- Serving as ES NA point of contact for software procurement questions.

- Coordinating with Practice Technology Services Group (PTSG) as needed.

- Maintaining ES inventory of gold, silver, and bronze level software.

- Reporting on counts, cost, etc. as requested.

- Managing ES NA Digital Ideas. Tasks may include:

- Lead cross-functional team coordination to promote consistency between ES Resource Teams and the Digital Practice Team.

- Lead communication and solicit information about evolving business needs and opportunities for process or technology improvements.

- Work with ES Technical Excellence leaders to define data and/or technology roadmaps for the various Technical Disciplines across ES North America.

- Confirm submitted BCAs align with roadmaps.

- Assist with organization of reporting standards and policies for all ES NA digital projects.

- Supporting Digital Business Center Operations Leader as requested.

- People Manager - Manage and mentor assigned staff on the ES NA Digital Practice Team.

Education and Experience
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional services experience, including required experience in environmental consulting.

- Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, computer science, data/information management information systems, business, or a related field.

- Technology or Data Certifications (e.g., ITIL, Microsoft certifications, data governance credentials) helpful but not required.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what's previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what's possible.

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