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Regional Technology Enabled Lead, Northeast Region | Hybrid | New York, New Jersey
VHB is seeking a Regional Technology Enabled Lead for the Northeast Region (New York, New Jersey) to lead our growing Technology practice.
As the Regional Technology Enabled Lead, you'll be at the forefront of technology-driven transformation in our industry. You'll lead a team dedicated to delivering technology projects while helping to shape our regional strategy and driving business growth. Your role will encompass everything from setting strategic direction to fostering collaboration and integration of technology in all aspects of our work. (Transportation, Land Development, Planning and Design and Environmental)
At VHB, we're not just shaping the future; we're driving it. We're harnessing the power of data and technology to revolutionize our industry and provide innovative solutions to our clients' most complex challenges. As technology continues to redefine the landscape, we're seeking a visionary leader to spearhead our Technology practice. If you're passionate about leading transformative technology projects and driving growth, we want you on our team.
Today, technology-enabled consulting has never been more important, and at VHB, it's at the center of all we do.
Responsibilities:
- Strategic Vision: Develop and communicate a compelling vision and implementation strategies for local and regional teams, positioning VHB at the forefront of technology adoption in the Southeast Region.
- Market Expertise: Stay ahead of industry trends, assess internal and external capabilities, and champion strategic initiatives, fostering a "OneVHB" mentality.
- Business Development/Operations: Lead efforts to identify and pursue strategic pursuits, develop client relationships, and cultivate partnerships with technology vendors. Prepare scopes, budgets, schedules and negotiate with clients.
- Team Leadership: Oversee the Regional Technology staff, mentor team members, and promote the advancement of data and technology initiatives.
- Project Excellence: Manage high-profile projects, budgets, and schedules, ensuring quality control and financial progress.
- Industry Engagement: Represent VHB at regional events, conferences, and seminars while contributing to thought leadership in the industry.
Skills and Abilities:
- Technology Expertise: Comprehensive understanding of practical technologies, with expertise in one or more specific areas relevant to VHB's focus including Model Based Design, GIS, Data Analytics, AI & Machine learning, AR/VR, and Mobile Data Collection to name a few.
- Leadership: Strong leadership skills, capable of coordinating subject matter experts, and inspiring collaboration within and beyond your expertise.
- Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage positively at all levels.
- Strategic Thinking: strategic thinker who can develop a forward-thinking vision for the practice.
- Project Management: Excellent project management skills, ensuring successful project delivery.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of technology focused engineering experience in the architecture/engineering/construction (AEC) industry required
- BS in Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline
- Comprehensive understanding of practical technologies, with expertise in one or more specific areas relevant to VHB's focus including Model Based Design, GIS, Data Analytics, AI & Machine learning, AR/VR, and Mobile Data Collection
- Demonstrated and progressive relationships with NY/NJ-area clients such as DOT, MTA and other state and local government clients in the area preferred
- Prior leadership experience, including strong presentation skills to communicate highly complex info to a wide range of audiences
Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in New York City is $162,000-230,000. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as individual qualifications, education, and experience.
We are VHB! We're an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.
Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes:
- Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
- Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
- Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
- Focus on learning, development, and career growth
- Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace
We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We're growing, and we hope you'll join us!
VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion-supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.
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