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Stantec Innovation Portfolio Manager in Overland Park, Kansas
Innovation Portfolio Manager - ( 230004PQ )
Description
Many of the world’s top engineers and scientists come together in our Water business 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
This 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 Business Operating Unit (BOU) Office of Innovation & Technology. The role will be leading and driving our innovation in two key priority areas: 1. development of digital tools to enhance our process engineering delivery (bio, phys-chem, other) and 2. applied research. The professional will report to the Director of Innovation and Technology.
Your Key Responsibilities
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Lead and drive critical research projects in the wastewater, biosolids and energy and water 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 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.
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.
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, 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 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 Water BOU.
Utilization Expectations
- It is anticipated that this professional will spend approximately 30%-35% 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:
Process engineering (water, wastewater or biosolids/energy) including advanced process modeling.
Ability to think strategically and act tactically.
Strong analytical skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent problem-solving 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
Willingness to develop and enhance low-code/no-code skill sets.
Essential Attributes
Technical Expertise
Organized
Communication
Initiative
Customer Service Oriented
Detail Oriented
Teamwork
Education and Experience
- PhD in a technical discipline 6 years of work experience as a process engineer in water, wastewater or biosolids/energy
Typical office environment working with computers and working at a desk for long periods of time. 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 or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
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. 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-Missouri-St. Louis
Other Locations : United States-Kansas-Overland Park
Work Locations :
St Louis MO
Organization : BC-2243 Water-US Delivery
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Travel : Yes, 25 % of the Time
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : Nov 21, 2023, 7:23:55 AM
Req ID: 230004PQ
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