Digital Practice Manager

Overview

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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.

• 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.

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.

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts,…