Digital & AI Transformation Director Architecture + Urbanism

Everyone has an important role to play. Turn global data strategy into an actionable plan within the service line, with clear focus around the priority areas (digital must-wins).Create knowledge and data libraries around discipline areas, managed within Communities of Practice.Setup data governance (who collects, who structures and maintains) 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, in partnership with Digital Intelligence, ensuring alignment to strategic priorities and measurable value delivery.Drive investment prioritisation and portfolio transparency within the Innovation governance framework, enabling clear decision-making and optimal allocation of resources.Champion digital adoption across the Architecture + Urbanism workforce and project delivery, working closely with Services leadership to embed tools, behaviours, and ways of working that maximise impact. Extensive leadership experience building and scaling global digital, AI, automation or technology-enabled capabilities within the AEC or related professional services industry, with clear accountability for capability maturity, business value and enterprise impact.Experience embedding responsible AI principles, including governance, transparency, human oversight, risk mitigation and regulatory alignment into enterprise AI adoption and operational practices.Proven strategic leadership in defining and executing a global Digital & AI capability vision aligned to business goals, enterprise priorities and long-term transformation objectives.Deep expertise in digital, AI, automation and emerging technologies, with a strong understanding of how these can be applied to improve delivery models, business performance and client outcomes within complex organizational environments.Demonstrated experience driving organizational change and broad adoption of new digital and AI capabilities, tools and ways of working across global and local teams.Strong track record of identifying, sponsoring and scaling successful innovations, pilots and proof of concept initiatives into practical, repeatable and value-adding business capabilities.Proven ability to influence and align senior stakeholders across global, regional and local teams, building commitment to shared priorities and securing support for transformation roadmaps and implementation plans.Strong understanding of scalable delivery models, process optimization and operational excellence, with experience designing approaches that improve consistency, efficiency and quality in digital and AI-enabled services.Governance and risk management experience, including understanding of data privacy, AI ethics, information security and relevant compliance requirements, with the ability to embed these into capability design, deployment and ongoing management.Demonstrated talent and capability development experience, including building learning programs, enabling skills development and fostering communities of practice that strengthen digital, data and AI capability across the organization.Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to connect cross-functional teams around a unified transformation agenda and deliver outcomes across a complex matrixed environment.Demonstrated strategic judgment and execution discipline, with the ability to translate vision into clear priorities, practical roadmaps and measurable outcomes.Leadership style that empowers Arcadians, promotes accountability and continuous improvement, and supports a healthy, inclusive and high engagement culture aligned to the Arcadis Leadership profile of being curious, driving success and igniting passion.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 preferred 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. 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. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people.