Head of Digital Systems

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Head of Digital Systems to join our team!

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead the preparation of technical and commercial proposals for digital delivery services, including detailed levels of effort and risk mitigation strategies for RFPs.

• Serve as the primary interface with key client accounts for the delivery of digital services.

• Implement the vision and strategic direction for enterprise-wide digital initiatives.

• Develop and lead the execution of implementation plans for the engineering centre, aligned with the strategy and roadmap to support the business unit's digital goals.

• Act as the primary interface with the engineering centre leadership and other engineering centres on matters related to digital plans and initiatives implementation.

• Collaborate with leadership and the digital practice to identify and implement digital solutions that enhance project delivery and performance.

• Lead efforts to drive organisational change within the engineering centre.

• Lead the development and management of schedules, budgets, and resources allocated for the implementation of digital initiatives.

• Ensure the technical excellence of digital delivery services for the engineering centre.

• Lead and manage the digital practice within the engineering centre, with extensive knowledge in varying specialisms, such as IM, BIM, GIS, and Automation.

• Support the engineering centre information manager(s) in integrating information management practices, BIM, GIS, and automation technologies into roadway and infrastructure projects.

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to implement and adopt digital systems, tools, and processes.

• Lead audits to ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations related to digital technologies and information management practices, such as ISO 19650.

• Develop and deliver onboarding for new hires and training programs to enhance the digital skills of staff within the engineering centre.

• Oversee and monitor key performance indicators and reporting/tracking practices for implementing digital practices and adoption of initiatives.

• Monitor industry trends and advancements in digital technologies to keep the engineering centre at the forefront of innovation

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, GIS, Geography, Geomatics, Engineering or Computer Science

• 15+ years of related experience, including supervisory/managerial experience.

• Experience in engineering and infrastructure projects.

• Middle East/Gulf Countries experience preferred but not essential.

• Proven experience in preparing technical and commercial proposals for digital delivery services.

• Proven experience managing complex BIM, GIS, or automation programs and projects.

• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to digital technologies and information management principles and practices (IS0 19650).

• Proficient in a range of common data environments, collaboration platforms modelling, automation, design review, coordination and simulations applications, e.g., Autodesk Construction Cloud, ProjectWise, Civil 3D, Dynamo, Revizto, Synchro, Cost X, etc

• Excellent leadership and project management skills. (PMP or similar project management certification is a plus)

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in multiple geographical locations.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Skills in effective problem and conflict resolution, management oversight, people management, and escalation.

• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

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