Hybrid Director of Technology – Innovation

at CP Engineers

• Job title: Director of Technology – Innovation
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $110,000 - $150,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Cloud, Cyber Security, ERP, Python
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Sparta, United States

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