Digital Practice Manager
About the role
Stantec's Environmental Services (ES) North America (NA) team is seeking to fill a Digital Practice Manager position as part of our Digital Practice Team (DPT). This position is NA wide covering ES projects in Canada and the United States. The overall mission of the ES DPT is to facilitate, and manage the creation of digital assets, tools, and innovative solutions to support our diverse portfolio of clients and projects.
Responsibilities
Leverage project management expertise and bring a solid understanding of industry technology to create a stronger connected data environment with standard operating procedures and policies.
Leading the Business Case Analysis (BCA) process for ES NA digital ideas or projects. Tasks may include:
- Create BCAs that include written descriptions and financial analysis.
- Track BCA approvals which may include meetings with ES NA Leadership.
- Work with Project Accounting (PA) Teams to set up cost accumulation projects in US and CA BCs.
- Progress reporting and financial accounting.
- Set up One Drive / collaboration folders to consolidate documentation / approvals.
- Lead Request for New Technology Solution (RTS) process for ES NA. Tasks may include:
- Reviewing RTS Planner for new ES requests with an expectation that initial “Receipt Confirmation” emails will be provided within ~24 hours of submission.
- Create BCAs for new requests including written descriptions and financial analysis, even in instances of open source / free software.
- Maintain RTS Tracker throughout various approval stages.
- Manage ES NA Software Assets. Tasks may include:
- Working with Procurement staff and BC leaders for software license renewals.
- Managing ES NA MS Copilot Licenses.
- Serve as ES NA point of contact for software procurement questions.
- Coordinate with Practice Technology Services Group (PTSG) as needed.
- Reporting on counts, cost, etc. as requested.
- Manage ES NA Digital Ideas. Tasks may include:
- Lead cross-functional team coordination to promote consistency between ES Resource Teams and the Digital Practice Team.
- Lead communication and solicit information about evolving business needs and opportunities for process or technology improvements.
- Work with ES Technical Excellence leaders to define data and/or technology roadmaps for the various Technical Disciplines across ES North America.
- Confirm submitted BCAs align with roadmaps.
- Aid with organization of reporting standards and policies for all ES NA digital projects.
- Supporting Digital Business Center Operations Leader as requested.
- People Manager - Manage and mentor assigned staff on the ES NA Digital Practice Team.
Requirements
Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional services experience, including required experience in environmental consulting.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, computer science, data/information management information systems, business, or a related field.
Technology or Data Certifications (e.g., ITIL, Microsoft certifications, data governance credentials) helpful but not required.
Qualifications
- Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time.
- Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave.
Ten paid holidays in each calendar year.
Vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
Pay
$147,500.00 - $221,300.00 Annually
Schedule
Full time