Hybrid Director of Technology – Innovation

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About the role

  • Director of Technology overseeing IT infrastructure and digital innovation strategy for CP Engineers, integrating AI tools and establishing technology governance.

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
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Support for employee work/life balance
  • Training and development opportunities

Job title

Director of Technology – Innovation

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$110,000 - $150,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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