Vice President, Technology and Innovation

Position Summary

The Vice President of Technology & Innovation leads how Bodwé uses technology to improve the way we pursue plan manage and deliver work. This leader identifies evaluates implements and scales technologies that improve quality efficiency collaboration decision-making and client outcomes across the organization.

This is not primarily an IT leadership role. The position is focused on how technology is used throughout the business and how it can improve the performance of Delivery Growth Enterprise and the people closest to our clients and projects. The role will build an integrated technology and innovation capability that connects AEC production technology BIM and CAD artificial intelligence automation data digital workflows training and organizational adoption. Cybersecurity federal compliance and IT infrastructure are critical requirements and guardrails within this work.

The position reports to the Executive Vice President Enterprise and carries an enterprise-wide mandate. It works in close partnership with Delivery leadership technical leaders and project teams so that technology decisions stay connected to how the work is actually done. BIM Managers CAD Managers and the IT Operations Lead report to this role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Thefollowinginexhaustive list ofdutiesrepresentsa sampleofworkroutinelyperformedbythis role:

Technology Strategy and Innovation
Develop and lead Bodwés technology and innovation strategy in direct support of the companys business growth and delivery objectives.
Establish and maintain a multi-year technology roadmap aligned with Bodwés strategic plan and evolving operating model.
Identify technologies and workflows that can materially improve quality productivity client service and organizational capacity.
Track emerging AEC AI automation and digital-delivery technologies and determine where Bodwé should invest pilot partner or wait.
Develop business cases for technology investments including expected value cost implementation requirements risks and measurable outcomes.
Build a structured process for moving ideas from evaluation to pilot implementation adoption and continuous improvement.

Digital Delivery and AEC Technology
Lead Bodwés BIM CAD and related digital-delivery capabilities with BIM Managers and CAD Managers as direct reports.
Align BIM and CAD standards tools workflows and training across disciplines markets and offices.
Reduce legacy organizational and technical silos by building shared technology capabilities that support multiple disciplines and project types.
Partner directly with technical leaders and project teams to identify production challenges and develop practical technology solutions.
Expand the digital-delivery function over time as needs emerge in areas such as GIS computational design data analytics and digital project delivery.

AI Automation and Process Improvement
Lead the responsible adoption of AI and automation across Bodwé evaluating both commercially available tools and internally developed solutions.
Identify repeatable work that can be improved through automation AI integrated workflows or better use of existing technology.
Partner with Delivery PMO Growth Enterprise and other functions to build technology-enabled workflows that reduce administrative effort and increase professional capacity.
Establish and maintain governance for AI use particularly where client proprietary Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or other regulated data is involved.
Measure whether technology implementations actually improve work rather than simply increase the number of tools in use.

Adoption Training and Organizational Capability
Own the organizational change required to convert technology investment into measurable business value.
Develop implementation and adoption strategies for major technology initiatives.
Establish training programs that build real proficiency not just software awareness.
Create communities of practice and SME networks that let practitioners participate directly in technology improvement.
Establish feedback mechanisms so technology evolves based on actual project and operational experience.

Technology Governance Investment and Vendors
Lead internal IT operations with the IT Operations Lead as a direct report setting priorities for end-user support infrastructure and service delivery.
Own the enterprise technology intake and approval process including review criteria and investment prioritization.
Manage the software and platform portfolio: maintain the inventory consolidate overlapping tools and own the renewal calendar.
Develop and manage the technology budget; forecast needs track spend and make procurement recommendations that balance capability with cost.
Evaluate vendors negotiate contracts and statements of work and hold technology partners including the managed services provider to defined service levels.
Brief executive leadership regularly on technology investments performance risk and emerging opportunities.

Security and Federal Compliance
Direct internal IT and work closely with security personnel the managed services provider and leadership to ensure new technologies integrate appropriately with Bodwés environment.
Maintain strong working knowledge of CMMC CUI requirements NIST SP 800-171 and related federal contracting requirements.
Build cybersecurity and compliance requirements into technology evaluation implementation and vendor decisions and support CMMC Level 2 sustainment.
Ensure technology vendors and platforms receive appropriate security and compliance review before adoption.
Participate in enterprise technology governance risk management and vendor strategy.

Education Experience and Technical Skills

Required Education Experience and Technical Skills

Bachelors degree in architecture engineering construction management computer or information science or a related field or equivalent experience.

12 years of progressive experience in technology digital delivery or innovation including 5 years leading teams or a function within an AEC construction engineering consulting or related professional-services organization.

Strong knowledge of BIM CAD project-delivery technologies and the broader AEC technology ecosystem.

Demonstrated experience implementing AI automation data and workflow technologies with measurable results.

Experience leading technology adoption training and organizational change.

Experience developing business cases budgets and implementation roadmaps and managing technology vendors and contracts.

Working knowledge of CMMC CUI NIST SP 800-171 and federal information-security requirements or demonstrated ability to lead within them.

Strong executive communication strategic planning and organizational leadership skills.

Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Real ID or Passport in order to undergo commercial airfare travel.

Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license.

Preferred Education Experience and Technical Skills

Prior experience building a technology digital-delivery or innovation function within another organization.

Federal contracting experience.

Experience with Microsoft 365 Copilot and the Power Platform including GCC or GCC High environments.

Familiarity with Deltek Costpoint or similar ERP systems in a government contracting environment.

Relevant certifications such as Autodesk professional certifications PMP or CMMC (CCP/CCA).

Working Environment

This position is a primarily sedentary office-based role using standard computer and office equipment. Occasional travel to Bodwé offices and project sites is required.

Pay and Benefits

When determining compensation Bodwé considers job-related factors such as the scope and complexity of the position; the candidates education experience skills technical expertise professional licensure and certifications; work location; internal equity; and market data. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $175000 to $195000 annually. This position is eligible for Bodwés annual incentive program.

Our total rewards program supports the health well-being professional growth and financial security of employees and their eligible dependents. Benefits may include medical dental and vision insurance; HSA and FSA; a 401(k) with a 100% company match up to 4%; company-provided life and AD&D insurance; short-term disability; voluntary life AD&D long-term disability critical illness accident and hospital indemnity coverage; an Employee Assistance Program; Flexible Planned PTO paid sick time paid holidays and paid parental bonding leave; tuition reimbursement; and professional membership license and certification support. Eligibility and coverage are governed by plan documents and Company policy.

Equal Opportunity Hiring Preference and Accommodations

Bodwé is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or status as a protected veteran. As a company wholly owned by Mno-Bmadsen an instrumentality of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Bodwé applies a hiring preference consistent with applicable law to qualified applicants in the following order: Pokagon Band citizens; spouses and custodial parents of Pokagon Band citizens; other Native Americans; and all other applicants. Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview may contact

Remote and Hybrid Connectivity

Remote and hybrid work requires wired broadband (cable fiber or DSL) of at least 100 Mbps download / 20 Mbps upload. Cellular hotspots and fixed-wireless cellular service may not be the primary connection.

Enterprise

Bodwé Professional Services

Exempt

40

Hybrid: Kalamazoo MI (The Foundry) or Grand Rapids MI

Executive Vice President Enterprise

Yes: BIM Managers CAD Managers and IT Operations Lead

Up to 15%

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