Water Innovation and Technology Portfolio Manager

Water Innovation and Technology Portfolio Manager - ( 2400033O )

Description

Many of the world's top engineers and scientists come together in our Water business at Stantec because they view a community's interaction with water a bit differently-as a single holistic system, rather than unconnected networks divided by jurisdictional boundaries. Working throughout the hydrologic cycle, we are delivering sustainable solutions to make sure water is where it should be and available when needed. Our experts guide our work with scientific rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. Every day, we help communities improve, reuse, and protect this precious resource for future generations. By 2025 we're hiring 2,000 people (like you) to join our team. Grow with us, H2O+U.

Your Opportunity

his Innovation Portfolio Manager will be responsible for advancement of research and digital tools and technologies focused on the water, wastewater, biosolids and energy sectors. The role will liaise with Sector Leaders and sector professionals, Water Delivery Center, Applied Research Group, Regional Delivery Leads and team members within the Water BOU Office of Innovation & Technology. The role

will be leading and driving our innovation is two key priority areas: 1. Applied research in the use of ML and digital solutions in the water market and 2. development of digital solutions, including those embedded with machine learning for the water market (across range of sub-verticals) to enhance Stantec Water's market position, thought leadership and profitability. The professional will report to the Director of Innovation and Technology.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead and drive critical applied research projects on the application of ML and digital solutions in the water, wastewater, biosolids and energy sectors in collaboration with the sector leadership and applied research group. While the professional may not be directly responsible for implementing research, they may serve as a principal investigator or guide/research mentor or subject matter expert as required for the project.
• Drive the development of select process engineering, O&M focused and/or system planning/design digital tools to support the project implementation process. This will include projects defined by the Digital Delivery Steering Group and push innovation projects ideated by and driven by the professional in collaboration with members of the OI&T team.
• Lead solution development in collaboration with a product development manager, scrum leader and DevOps team (internal and/or external). Solution development includes all aspects from voice of customer & customer discovery, technical and functional specifications development and market (internal or external) messaging and adoption of OI&T developed or partnered solutions.
• Collaborate with the OI&T team to build a strong Innovation group and culture across the water business.
• Effectively leverage new and emergent technologies in support of water digitalization and delivery practice and innovation efforts.
• Explore and develop partnerships with key digital platform OEMs to bring innovative digital solutions to market
• Key point of contact with select customer-advisory groups set up to provide market-intelligence, user requirements and expectations and early feedback on the digitalization efforts.
• Support the Director of Water Innovation & Technology in internal informational sessions and messaging to keep key stakeholders in the Water BOU (e.g., sector leaders, BCOLs, regional growth leaders, etc.) informed of progress, KPIs, etc.

In addition, the professional will:

• Serve as an innovation coach for select greenlight and other "pull-innovation" submissions from Water BOU professionals.
• Collaborate as warranted on pilot-scale and/or large bench-scale testing of water/wastewater treatment processes and technologies; and as necessary, support the Director of Innovation and Technology to drive related innovation initiatives within the BOU

Utilization Expectations:

• It is anticipated that this professional will spend approximately 20% of their time supporting MBD and project delivery based on their specific knowledge and skill sets. Note that the priorities and expectations of this role are based on research and innovation.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to think strategically and act tactically.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work within all levels of an organization.
• Expert level Microsoft product user; Office365 Suite including Visio and Project
• Functional knowledge of common industry products; Bluebeam, Autodesk Platform Products, Bentely products, ESRI products
• Functional knowledge of python and willingness to develop and enhance low-code/no-code skill sets
• Process engineering experience is a valued preference (water, wastewater or biosolids/energy) including advanced process modeling

Essential Attributes

• Technical Expertise
• Communication
• Customer Service Oriented
• Detail Oriented
• Organized
• Initiative
• Teamwork

Education and Experience

• 6 years of work experience in the water industry (preferably as a process engineer in water, reuse, wastewater or biosolids/energy)
• Minimum master's degree in a technical field (chemical engineering, computer science or environmental engineering preferred)

This position will involve a typical office environment working with computers. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned as needed.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. At Stantec, we live our corporate values every day.

Join us and redefine your personal best.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a 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. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue 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.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : United States-Massachusetts-Boston

Organization : BC-2243 Water-US Delivery

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Aug 14, 2024, 8:07:42 AM

Req ID: 2400033O

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