AI Innovation and Enablement Leader

Timmons Group is currently seeking a qualified AI Innovation and Enablement Leader to join our team in Richmond VA. The AI Innovation and Enablement Leader will guide coordinate and accelerate the firms use of artificial intelligence automation Microsoft 365 data analytics digital delivery GIS and related emerging technologies. Remote employees will be considered. 

Essential duties and responsibilities of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

• Lead the firms AI automation and digital innovation strategy in alignment with corporate goals market opportunities and operational priorities.
• Serve as the firmwide champion and trusted advisor for AI adoption helping leaders understand where AI can create practical business value.
• Partner with executive leadership practice leaders and operations teams to identify high-value workflow challenges and prioritize AI-enabled solutions.
• Evaluate AI and technology opportunities based on business impact user adoption technical feasibility risk cost and return on investment.
• Establish governance frameworks responsible AI standards and decision-making processes for AI adoption and technology enablement.
• Lead change management communication and training strategies to support adoption across technical and non-technical teams.
• Monitor industry trends competitor activity and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for differentiation and growth.
• Partner with IT and the AI Administrator to ensure AI tools and solutions are implemented securely effectively and in alignment with firm standards.
• Develop success metrics and reporting mechanisms to measure adoption productivity gains operational impact and business value.
• Promote the firms reputation as a leader in digital delivery AI enablement and technology-driven innovation.

Skills/Requirements of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

• Bachelors degree in information technology computer science engineering GIS data analytics business organizational development communications or a related field
• 7 years of progressive experience in technology adoption digital transformation innovation change management AI enablement AEC technology GIS data analytics or a closely related consulting environment.
• Demonstrated success leading enterprise technology adoption and digital transformation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of AI tools large language models (LLMs) the Microsoft ecosystem including Microsoft 365 and the Power Platform (Power Apps Power Automate Power BI) along with the broader AEC technology landscape.
• Experience evaluating and delivering emerging technologies and frameworks.
• Experience designing or operating governance models and decision frameworks.
• Experience leading change initiatives enablement programs or digital adoption efforts.
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity data governance privacy and responsible AI practices.
• Exceptional communication presentation facilitation and stakeholder management skills.

Compensation: Our best estimate of the salary range for this position is $150000-$225000. Offers are based on a range of job-related factors such as internal equity experience skills education credentials and role complexity. Information on our comprehensive benefits package be found here.

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The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are looking for high energy creative flexible patient self-starters who are willing to work at a dynamic pace. Candidates must share a commitment to our companys Vision Mission and Shared Values.

Timmons Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin disability or protected Veteran status.

Timmons Group is a full-service engineering and technology firm recognized nationally as a Best Firm to Work For by CE News. With 21 offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast we provide civil engineering environmental economic development GIS/geospatial technology landscape architecture and surveying services to a diverse client base. As one of Engineering News Records (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms for over 30 years we are dedicated to being an employer of choice and providing our people with the best resources technology and culture to help them thrive in an engaging career development setting. For more information visit .

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time