Manager of Applied Technology

Overview

Are you someone with strong business and technology acumen?  Do you enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively in a team environment with both internal and external stakeholders? Are you a thought leader, a trusted advisor and a problem solver? If you enjoy entrepreneurship and innovation, this opportunity is for you!

Your opportunity

We are looking for a Manager of Applied Technology to join our multidisciplinary technology team. You will have the opportunity to conceive, implement and apply innovative technologies and systems that support Dillon project teams in delivering solutions to our clients. If you enjoy building, growing, and nurturing new and existing relationships with sectoral thought leaders and other stakeholders, then this position may be right for you!

This position will report to the corporate Director of IT and Technology and is available at any of our offices with the opportunity for remote and flexible work arrangements to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.

Responsibilities

What your day will look like

Technology Envisioning (60%)

• Liaise between and collaborate with consulting professionals, IT/technology staff and senior management on technology solutions and opportunities related to service and client engagements
• Identify needs, compare solutions, pilot/test, and champion the appropriate implementation of client engagement technology solutions to meet current and future needs
• Help keep the organization current and aware of technological innovation in the industry. Keep abreast of new trends and best practices and how they align to the stated objectives of the organization.  Take initiative in thought leadership, innovation, and creativity
• Support technology advancement to drive strategic growth

Technology Planning and Implementation (37%)

• Partner with internal IT professionals (Infrastructure/Operations and IT Solutions) to develop compatible, scalable, and supportable solutions
• Lead strategic and operational aspects of client engagement technology platforms, partnerships, and external relationships to empower client delivery teams to create better solutions
• Manage and optimize client engagement software and infrastructure assets; create overall technology standards and practices and ensure adherence
• Communicate, negotiate, and interact effectively with technology vendors, coordinate licensing and purchases
• Ensure that technology strategy for the core business of consulting operations aligns with the financial performance of the organization. Participate in the budgeting processes throughout the year

Learning & Development (3%)

• Commit to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development
• Provide input to the career development of junior staff, including technical direction, training recommendations, coaching, and mentoring

Qualifications

What will you need to succeed

• University education in a related field. Advanced degree preferred
• Familiar with managing and implementing technology at a company-wide level
• Strong collaboration and communication skills

Experience

• Minimum 7 years of experience providing technology consulting services as part of business transformation initiatives, ideally in an industry in which Dillon operates
• Previous experience in a multi-discipline environment would be an asset
• Experience with a range of technology solutions, including software, hardware, systems
• Experience designing and delivering training to staff

Why choose Dillon

Dillon is powered by people who are technically proficient, passionate about socially important projects, and motivated to deliver superior, tangible results. We strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation, and are empowered to continually grow and develop.

We live our core values:

• Reliability: words that result in actions build trust;
• Achievement: do the work to hit the target;
• Continuous development: always learning; always adapting; always growing;
• Creativity: discover new possibilities;
• Courage: do the things that matter, especially when it’s hard;
• Inclusiveness: enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences

In addition, we offer:

• Employee share purchase plan

• Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all full-time regular employees

• A competitive compensation package

• Comprehensive health benefits

• Generous retirement savings plan

• Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions

• Flexible work hours

• Dillon values its staff and the contributions that are made each day and understands that work arrangements can differ based on personal needs and business needs.  We are taking a trust-based approach to offer a variety of flexible work options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.

• Learning and Development opportunities

• As a knowledge-based business, the organic growth of our knowledge and skills occur through our work performance and roles. The creation and sharing of knowledge allows us to take local knowledge to scale, capture lessons learned through experience, and continuously improve service delivery. The development of self and others is an evident and measured core behaviour within our organization

• We use a composite approach to development including coaching to build the how, mentoring to share lessons, advising to round out perspectives, and co-creation of knowledge through internal learning opportunities

• Focus on Innovation

• The ability to anticipate, examine, and adopt new and innovative solutions is a crucial driver for the continual and progressive advancement of our business performance. In our culture, people are empowered to reflect and question current practices and seek forward looking solutions to today’s problems and tomorrow’s opportunities

• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

• A variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees

• Wellness Subsidy

• Our employees can take advantage of wellness subsidy that can be put towards expenses for a variety of health and/or wellness related activities such as gym membership, purchase of home fitness equipment, yoga classes  and dance classes

About Dillon

Dillon is a proudly Canadian, employee-owned, professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science and management. We partner with clients to provide committed, collaborative, and inventive solutions to complex, multi-faceted projects. With over 20 offices and more than 1000 employees across Canada, Dillon offers a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the environment, and developing communities.

Now operating for over 75 years, we continue to strive for excellence in everything we do. Dillon has been listed as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the past 16 years and has the distinction of having achieved Platinum Club member status in this program.

Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Dillon**:**

Dillon is committed to the principles of employment equity, inclusiveness, and diversity within our organization. We strive to achieve a workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities and that respects and values differences.

Inclusion is more than a word to us, it is the way we choose to run our business. Please connect with us if you require accommodation in the interview process. We would love to hear from you!

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