Director of Technology & Innovation overseeing IT strategy, digital innovation, and AI integration at CP Engineers. Leading technology initiatives to modernize and grow the firm's technical capabilities.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement a firm-wide technology roadmap aligned with strategic goals.
Serve as the internal leader for all technology-related initiatives, advising leadership on emerging trends, risks, and opportunities.
Manage IT infrastructure, cloud services, servers, data storage, backups, and user access controls.
Ensure smooth new-hire technology onboarding by performing workstation setups, configuration, licensing, and connectivity.
Perform on-site hardware or workstation troubleshooting when required to quickly resolve disruptions, while coordinating escalations with external IT partners.
Manage external IT managed service providers, cybersecurity consultants, software vendors, and specialized contractors, with budget authority to engage resources as needed.
Establish and maintain IT policies, governance, and cybersecurity protocols.
Lead initiatives for AI and automation tools, integrating technology into engineering, project management, and business workflows.
Optimize operational systems and streamline workflows for efficiency, collaboration, and remote/hybrid work capabilities.
Drive staff training, adoption, and change management for new technologies, while promoting a culture of innovation and data literacy.
Develop the firm’s IT staffing plan within the first year, including anticipated hiring of an IT Support Specialist or Systems Administrator as the firm’s digital capabilities expand.
Occasional travel to serve multiple office locations in Sparta, NJ, Parsippany, NJ and State College, PA and for training, conferences, or vendor engagement.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field; Master’s preferred.
Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible IT management, systems integration, or technology strategy experience, ideally in professional services, engineering, or infrastructure sectors.
Proven success leading technology or AI initiatives from concept through implementation.
Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, networking, cloud services, cybersecurity, and data management.
Proficiency with automation and AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT Enterprise, Power BI, or Python scripting.
Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences and drive organizational adoption of new tools.
** Though not required, experience with engineering software platforms (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, Bluebeam) and engineering-specific ERP or project management systems (e.g., Deltek, Procore) is a plus.
Benefits
Hybrid/remote work flexibility
401(k) with company match
20 days paid time off
Tuition, professional license, and association fee reimbursement
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