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Overview:
Responsible for the strategic development, implementation, and oversight of Firm-wide Technology enablement. Helps drive the development and implementation of the organization's digital strategy, including supporting digital transformation and leveraging technology to improve project design and delivery, project outcomes, business operations, and revenue growth. Focus on building and leading a technology strategy and infrastructure that supports and enables design and business objectives. Oversee the development, implementation and monitoring of a strategic, comprehensive design technology program. Continuous improvement of project design and delivery and business processes through technology and automation. Ensuring the effective operation of practice and enterprise technologies to improve business and operational performance and enhance customer experience.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborates with market sector leaders, enterprise groups, and subject matter experts to design and develop initiatives that generate new technologies, establish intellectual property and define HKS as an industry leader in innovation.
- Guides and oversees the application of digital technologies and processes in support of enhanced design, evaluation, delivery, and assessment of our work.
- Works closely with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Information Officer (CIO), President, Chief Design Officer (CDO), and Executive Leadership team to develop a comprehensive digital design and delivery technology strategy that identifies and prioritizes digital/technology opportunities, assesses risks, and defines the roadmap for digital transformation and supports our evolution to a data-driven business
- Develops and implements a comprehensive technology strategy that aligns with the company's overall design excellence goals and business objectives
- Develops the overall strategy for implementation of technology and digital assets including data, content, and applications to ensure they are effectively utilized
- Supports enhanced project, business and operational processes through strategic alignment with CIO
- Leverages new and innovative technologies that raise our level of design thinking and provide measurable impact for project stakeholders.
- Leverages new and evolving technologies to equip the organization with a best-in-class environment supporting efficient and high-performance delivery of our work products
- Designs and delivers new technologies and processes that leverage firm-wide knowledge to fuel creativity and deliver value with clients and stakeholders in mind
- Leads the development of new software and technology solutions to support the company's practice and business needs
- Manages a team of Practice Technology (PT) professionals, including hiring, training, and performance evaluations
- Manages a team of Visualization professionals, including hiring, training, and performance evaluations
- Manages a team of Global Knowledge Services and Digital Workplace professionals, including hiring, training, and performance evaluations
- Stays up to date with the latest technology trends and make recommendations for new technologies that can improve the company's practice and operations
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Architecture, Design, Engineering, or relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- At least 10 years of experience in technology management in Architecture, Design, Engineering, or a related or relevant field
- Innovative thought leadership with the ability to inspire a cross-functional, multidisciplinary team
- Experience in MS Office Suite
- Experience in cloud-based platforms such as Amazon AWS, MS Azure
- Experience in contract and supplier agreements and negotiation
- Experience in cloud infrastructure preferred
- Sustainable design accreditation preferred
- Advanced knowledge in 3D modeling in a variety of software platforms such as Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper, CATIA, etc. preferred
- Knowledge and experience in development and deployment of task automation tools required
- Knowledge and experience in development and deployment of AI and ML tools preferred
- Experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign graphic software preferred
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite preferred
- Knowledge of the following programming languages: Processing, C#, Typescript, and Python preferred
- Experience with advanced simulation and fabrication methods preferred
- Experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy
- Understanding the processes of design, fabrication and construction of complex projects and their impact on the built environment
- Strong knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines
- Strong knowledge of materials, construction techniques and building codes
- Successful track record with managing a team and performing duties in a fast-paced environment
- Proven track record ofunpromptedconsistent improvement
- Proficiency in logistics management including connecting people and resources to the right place at the right time
- Excellent technical and computer skills to resolve software and hardware issues
- Excellent customer service, interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all levels of staff
- Strong presentation skills
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
- Ability to hold sensitive information with a high level of confidentiality and integrity
- Ability to manage a team with diplomatic and collaborative leadership style which puts value on relationships and collaboration, both internal and external
- Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing
- Ability to proactively problem solve and apply innovative solutions
- Ability to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environment, and ability to work independently and prioritize work
- Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality
- Travel will be required
If you currently work for HKS, please submit your application via the Internal Careers Portal. HKS is an EEO/AA Employer: M/F/Disabled/Veteran
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HKS, Inc
Feb 21, 2025