Digital Practice Leader, Energy & Resources

At Stantec, we know the work we do matters. From decarbonizing mines to modernizing electric grids and building the infrastructure that fuels communities, we’re powering the world. Our clients come to us with their biggest, most complex challenges because that’s where we thrive. And we’re looking for problem solvers, high achievers, and visionaries to help us.

Join us for a chance to grow professionally at one of the world’s top design firms while building our clean energy future.

Your Opportunity
This role can be based in any Energy & Resources office location in North America. The position requires regular in-office presence in support of our flexible work practice.

The Digital Practice Leader (DPL) is responsible for advancing and optimizing the organization’s engagement with technology related to the design, delivery, and execution of work. This involves implementing innovative approaches, applied technology, process changes, and automation. The position guides the Energy & Resources Business Operating Unit (BOU) through various aspects of digital transformation, leading the integration of digital technologies to improve efficiency, customer experience, and achieve our business outcomes.

The DPL establishes the BOU’s technology strategy, collaborates with the innovation office and IT, and oversees digital practice experts within their team and influences Digital practitioners across the BOU involved in business optimization, digital delivery, solution development, and practice support for client delivery. The role also works with other leaders to support technological advancement and project delivery processes.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Acumen - Assess technical, operational, and economic factors to identify any constraints or risks associated with the proposal, development and implementation of digital tools and technologies.

Assess the economic impact of digital initiatives, ensuring they align with the organization’s financial goals and deliver measurable ROI. This includes the development of business cases, budgeting, cost recovery models and performance tracking to ensure that digital investments are justified and yield tangible benefits.

Continuously monitor and evaluate the performance of digital initiatives to ensure they meet expected outcomes and deliver a positive ROI. Adjust strategies as needed to optimize results and demonstrate the value added to the organization.

Leadership, Facilitation and Collaboration - Build and nurture strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including other BOU Digital Practice Leaders, as well as external partners. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to drive digital initiatives forward, ensuring alignment and synergy across the organization. Works collaboratively with leaders, aligning technology focus, standards, and security requirements. Fosters collaboration across BOUs and contribute to organizational advancement through corporate initiatives.

Develop a robust digital strategy for the BOU that aligns with the overarching goals of the organization. Utilize advanced data analytics to inform strategic decisions, optimize business processes, and drive innovation.

Ensure that digital governance, security, and privacy are maintained to the highest standards. Establish a robust framework to oversee the full lifecycle of digital transformation initiatives. Implement procedures and controls to ensure that projects are executed according to plan, risks are managed effectively, and compliance with industry standards is maintained.

Change Management - Work with the key stakeholders across the BOU to identify and set standards for Digital Products/Assets/Solutions. Maintain an inventory of such Digital Products/Assets/Solutions that is…