Cross Technology Director

Cross Sector Technology Director – Mission

The Cross Sector Technology Director’s mission is to drive Cross Sector technology vision, strategy, standards, and innovation. This leader will help shape and execute HDR’s applied technology vision by acting as a key bridge between the Cross Sector, Business Groups and Corporate Technology.

• Stay current on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices relevant across professional services markets.
• Advocate for Cross Sector technology needs across the enterprise.
• Drive technology innovation within and across Cross Sectors.
• Identify opportunities for standardization, reuse, and scaling of successful technology solutions.
• Partner with Business Group Technology Directors to co-develop and align technology visions, roadmaps, and priorities.
• Collaborate with Corporate Technology teams to develop enterprise strategies, platforms, and investments that support cross sector needs.

• Support the development and maintenance of coordinated technology roadmaps that align enterprise capabilities with Cross Sector delivery needs.
• Facilitate evaluation, selection, and adoption of shared technology solutions including digital delivery platforms, data management, artificial intelligence, automation, optimization, and visualization tools.
• Work with Corporate Technology to identify and address Cross Sector hardware and software needs such as high‑performance computing, cloud services, and enterprise licensing.
• Participate in technology governance activities including software development policies, validation, and lifecycle management where cross‑sector alignment is required.

• Serve as a connector across Business Groups, enabling collaboration, knowledge sharing, and adoption of leading practices.
• Foster technology talent, skills development, and collaboration across Cross Sectors.
• Communicate complex technology concepts clearly to business, operational, and executive leadership audiences.
• Work across competing priorities and stakeholder interests to help define, prioritize, and advance technology initiatives.

• Participate in major programs, pursuits, or initiatives where cross sector technology expertise adds value.
• Advise and support Business Groups during implementation of enterprise or shared technology solutions.
• Promote consistent, high‑quality technology‑enabled delivery approaches that improve efficiency, quality, and client outcomes.

• Advocacy and stewardship of the Cross Sector’s innovation, adoption, management, and deployment of technology.
• Clear alignment between Cross Sector, Business Group and Corporate Technology strategies.
• Increased reuse and scaling of proven technology solutions across Cross Sectors.
• Exploring how we can leverage technology to bring new services to meet our clients’ challenge.
• Strong, collaborative relationships with Business Group Technology Directors and Corporate Technology leaders.
• Improved efficiency, quality, and consistency in technology‑enabled project delivery.
• A connected, growing community of technology talent across the organization.

• 10+ years post‑graduate professional experience with 5+ years’ experience in one of the cross sectors noted above or the architectural, engineering, and construction consulting industry.
• 2+ years’ data sciences, numerical modeling, digital production, or software development and deployment with an emphasis in tools related to the AEC consulting industry.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Demonstrated ability to formulate and execute applied technology strategies and implementation plans.
• Broad experience with digital delivery, data architecture and management, automation, optimization, and visualization technologies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams and leadership levels.

• Recent project delivery experience in multiple sectors and business groups.
• Experience evaluating, implementing, and supporting enterprise or multi‑sector technology platforms in the AEC industry.
• Understanding a broad range of technologies and their applied use across architecture, engineering, and consulting environments.

Primary

Location:

United States‑Nebraska‑Omaha

Industry: Administrative |

Schedule:

Full‑time | Employee Status:
Regular |

Schedule:

Full‑time

Expected compensation range: $178,952 – $255,645

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmatively action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.