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About the Role

The Architecture + Urbanism Digital & AI Transformation Director is accountable for rewiring how Architecture + Urbanism delivers value to clients by embedding digital, data, and AI capabilities into core delivery workflows, decision making, and operating rhythms. This role is about changing how work gets done to make better decisions, reduce risk, improve quality and outcomes, and scale what works across Architecture + Urbanism.

Responsibilities

Set the Digital & AI direction for the Service Line
Create an Architecture + Urbanismspecific digital & AI strategy
Define and regularly update “digital must-win” areas
Identify which Architecture + Urbanism delivery domains and workflows must be redesigned
Setup collaboration rhythm with Digital Intelligence, Investment governance, pipeline management approach and prioritization framework, change network, CoPs, etc.
Set clear objectives for the transformation that link to overall Architecture + Urbanism performance metrics
Own the Opportunity Portfolio
Collect and pro-actively source digital opportunities and use cases within the organization
Kick-start and actively participate in AI studios around the most promising opportunities
Work closely together with Digital Intelligence counterparts to make buy/build/partner decisions, as well as start/continue/stop decisions
Actively stop or kill initiatives that do not demonstrate clear value, adoption potential, or strategic fit
Participate regularly in client conversations to better understand client needs
Act as primary interface and product sponsor to product managers
Rewire Service Delivery workflows
Redesign end‑to‑end Architecture + Urbanism delivery workflows to embed digital and AI
Work with Service Line leadership to support adjustments to new ways of working
Embed Digital & AI in our capabilities and drive adoption
Build a local network of digital & AI champions within each Service Area Group
Strengthen foundational digital skills and AI usage within the organization
Setup adoption campaigns around new tooling / digital products, and ways of working
Strengthen data foundations and other boundary conditions
Turn global data strategy into an actionable plan within the service line
Create knowledge and data libraries around discipline areas
Setup data governance and measure adherence and progress
Define any other pre-requisites for digital innovation and bake into transformation plan
Own the Architecture + Urbanism Digital and AI innovation backlog and roadmap
Drive investment prioritisation and portfolio transparency within the Innovation governance framework
Champion digital adoption across the Architecture + Urbanism workforce and project delivery

Requirements

Extensive leadership experience building and scaling global digital, AI, automation or technology-enabled capabilities within the AEC or related professional services industry
Experience embedding responsible AI principles, including governance, transparency, human oversight, risk mitigation and regulatory alignment
Proven strategic leadership in defining and executing a global Digital & AI capability vision aligned to business goals
Deep expertise in digital, AI, automation and emerging technologies
Demonstrated experience driving organizational change and broad adoption of new digital and AI capabilities
Strong track record of identifying, sponsoring and scaling successful innovations, pilots and proof of concept initiatives
Proven ability to influence and align senior stakeholders across global, regional and local teams
Strong understanding of scalable delivery models, process optimization and operational excellence
Governance and risk management experience, including understanding of data privacy, AI ethics, information security and relevant compliance requirements
Demonstrated talent and capability development experience
Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills
Demonstrated strategic judgment and execution discipline
Leadership style that empowers Arcadians, promotes accountability and continuous improvement

Skills

Digital
AI
Automation
Technology-enabled capabilities
Responsible AI principles
Governance
Transparency
Human oversight
Risk mitigation
Regulatory alignment
Digital transformation
Data science
Emerging technologies
Organizational change management
Stakeholder management
Process optimization
Operational excellence
Data privacy
AI ethics
Information security
Talent development
Learning programs
Skills development
Communities of practice

Location

30 countries

Work Type

Full time
Part time

Experience Level

Extensive leadership experience
Advanced degree preferred
Executive level experience

Education Level

Degree level education in a relevant technical or commercial discipline such as digital technology, data science, artificial intelligence, computer science, engineering, business or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Advanced degree such as an MBA or a relevant Master’s in artificial intelligence, data science, digital transformation, technology management, engineering, business or a related field, or equivalent executive level experience in complex global organizations

Salary/Compensations

$186,000 - $213,900 USD
$144,800 - $217,200 CAD

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
EAP
401K
STD
LTD
AD&D
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Reward & recognition program
Optional benefits including wellbeing benefits
Adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Nine paid holidays
15 days PTO that accrue per year

About the Company

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life.
Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best.
We believe everyone's contribution matters.
It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet.
Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Equal Opportunity

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day.
Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.