Digital Advisory Practice Lead

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We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

Opportunity

The need for high quality advisory services continues to rapidly grow to support the strategy, planning and execution of digital modernization for asset intensive agencies. HDR seamlessly integrates our technology expertise with our traditional delivery experience in engineering and planning services to serve our clients.

We provide our clients with strategic technology planning, software strategy and procurement support, oversight for new software implementations, IT governance improvement frameworks and implementation, and data governance improvements, among others complementary services.

HDR is seeking a talented Practice Lead for its digital advisory practice.

Responsibilities Summary

·       As a seller-doer, help increase HDR’s presence and visibility in the market and deliver large and complex projects with an eye for quality

·       Support the Digital Advisory Services Director in establishing HDR as a key provider of digital advisory services

·       Build internal and external networks and relationships to advance HDR’s presence with existing and new clients to understand upcoming project opportunities

·       Participate in industry associations and conferences (e.g., APTA Tech) and continue the advancement of the practice (at HDR and the industry)

·       Manage projects and client relationships of various projects

·       Collaborate with other HDR business leads to identify cross-sector and geographic opportunities

·       Identify business development activities to procure new work

·       Independently produce high quality, client-ready project deliverables and proposals

·       Share knowledge informally and formally; identify alternatives and priorities on complex projects

·       Support digital advisory growth across market sectors and the intersection of asset management with digital advisory and risk management

·       Act as the integrator of all necessary services and resources throughout HDR to deliver these services

Preferred Requirements

·       12+ years of related, progressively responsible roles in digital advisory, digital asset management and management consulting

·       A combination of engineering expertise (e.g., Bachelors or Masters in Civil Engineering), technology expertise (e.g., certifications and work experience), and management consulting skills

·       Master’s degree in related field (e.g., Civil Engineering)

Reports To

Digital Advisory Services Director