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Job description

Stantec is seeking a seasoned and visionary Director of Digital Architecture, Solution Engineering & Platform to lead our digital transformation initiatives. This role will be pivotal in driving the strategic direction and execution of our digital architecture, product/solution engineering, and platform engineering functions. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading large-scale successful digital projects, a deep understanding of modern architectural and software engineering principles and methodologies, and the ability to foster a culture of innovation and excellence.

This is a pivotal leadership role in the office of the CTO, and will collaborate heavily with the AEC domain and Technology experts across Stantec in shaping the next chapter of Stantec’s growth and innovation through thoughtful infusion of Digital technologies to realize business value.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the digital architecture and engineering strategy, methodologies and capabilities, ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry best practices

• Direct and enable the product/solution engineering and platform engineering teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture

• Drive the design, development, and implementation of scalable and secure digital solutions and platforms, across the IT-OT space

• Ability to drive value stream analysis and identify continuous opportunities for improvement

• Ensure seamless integration of digital solutions with existing systems and infrastructure, while aligning to Stantec standards and policies

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, product management, Data/AI, Consulting, and business units, to deliver innovative digital solutions

• Establish and enforce architectural & engineering standards, guidelines, and best practices

• Evaluate emerging technologies and trends to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement

• Manage and mentor a team of digital architects, engineers, and platform specialists

• Develop and manage the digital architecture budget, ensuring cost-effective delivery of solutions

• Represent the digital architecture function in executive meetings and strategy discussions

• Be a thought leader and a key face of Stantec’s digital eminence internally and externally

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• 15+ years of experience in digital architecture, solution engineering, and platform engineering roles, with last 5+ years in a technical leadership capacity in a scaled enterprise setting

• Proven leadership experience with a track record of managing and scaling high-performing teams.

• Strong knowledge of modern architectural principles, cloud technologies, and enterprise systems.

• Certified Microsoft Azure Solution Architect

• Considerable knowledge of & experience with OT / Edge / IoT, and/or Industrial Automation

• Deep and hands-on knowledge of modern programming models, languages, frameworks, including Microsoft, Databricks, Atlassian technologies

• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

• Experience in the AEC industry or neighborhood industries is a plus

Primary Location: India | Pune

Organization: Stantec IN Business Unit

Employee Status: Regular

Job Level: Director

Travel: No

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 22/08/2024 04:08:38

Req ID: 1000513