Director Digital Transformation

At NAES, you’ll find engaging and challenging career opportunities in the power generation, renewable energy and industrial construction industry. At every level of the company, we share a common goal: To instill confidence in our clients through our steadfast commitment to safety, integrity and quality of work.

As the largest independent operator of power facilities in the industry, we’ve come to be viewed as an employer of choice. We strive to attract and retain employees by offering competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package (including retirement) and promotional opportunities.

Summary

The Director of Digital Transformation is responsible for driving the organization towards modern, technology driven solutions. Apply systems and technologies that enhance the market facing capabilities of the NAES portfolio of products and services, leveraging the latest and evolving information systems technologies. Seek to maximize organizational efficiency and reduce overall process related cost for ERP systems, CRM tools, payroll/timesheet processing and other cost of doing business activities related to the systems infrastructure. Strategically align with multiple SBUs on meeting their needs, including applying systems tools and methodologies to product development as well as back-office order processing, project management, and management reporting. Oversee the strategic enterprise architecture for NAES Corporation and its Strategic Business Units. Manage a cross-functional technology team designed to identify cost-savings and to preserve and enhance the NAES enterprise architecture.

Primary Duties

Lead systems implementation and improvement initiatives related to ERP, CRM, payroll and other core systems across multiple SBUs
Oversee existing systems and their overall product management, change management and integrations ensuring upgrades, modifications and change requests are aligned with the strategic needs of the business
Design a clear, actionable strategy for integrating digital technologies into the business, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and market demands
Oversee software provider’s update process applying testing protocols that confirm functionality without impact to NAES prior to installing or implementing changes
Work with individual departments to identify cost-saving opportunities, identify process efficiency gains, applying Lean Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies to optimize business processes through the use of the NAES enterprise architecture
Work with Product Managers and others seeking to maximize the use of systems tools and technologies guiding best use and practices during the product development phase. This includes researching and recommending applications as required to meet the needs of the products and business.
Maintain an understanding of existing and emerging technologies. Specifically align AI-driven initiatives with organizational goals ensuring a competitive edge in a technology-driven market
Support systems due diligence and integration strategies for mergers and acquisitions

Working Relationships

Report directly to the VP of Engineered Performance and regularly communicate with corporate IT partners, Operations, and Finance teams. This position will require strong networking and relationship management skills. Lead a team of systems and technology/IT experts designed to support multiple systems and functions required by NAES SBUs.

Compensation

The initial compensation will range from $195,700 - $225,000

Education and Experience

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Finance from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education or equivalent.
Preferred Education: MBA
Years of Experience:
10 Years of experience leading managing cross-functional technology teams, process improvement and optimization, strategic enterprise architecture governance and design.
Experience in leading complex software implementation projects
Software/Equipment Knowledge:
High proficiency in MS Office (Teams, Project, Visio, etc.)
Deep knowledge of ERP systems, CRM tools and cloud based solutions
Other Considerations:
Demonstrated ability to lead a high-performing team
Experience in leading and driving cost-saving opportunities
Experience in driving process and culture change
Demonstrated track record of successful goal achievement with the ability to think on a strategic level as well as a tactical level in order to drive solutions within a matrix organization
Able to manage time effectively while working under tight deadlines
Attention to detail and the ability to problem solve
Able to analyze scenarios, interpret data and make sound professional judgments and recommendations
Able to interpret and solve practical problems, clearly communicate tasks and needs, and train other personnel
Able to understand and interpret business financial drivers
Excellent verbal and written communication and analytical/quantitative skills

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Travel required to attend meetings, training, or conferences
Ability to do sitting, walking, reaching, climbing, and stooping and lifting (up to 25 pounds)

NAES Safe

Safety is a core value of NAES and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs whenever on company property. Furthermore, employees must follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each employee’s performance.

NAES is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We prioritize selecting employees based on merit and competence, seeking individuals of the highest quality, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other form of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state, and federal law.