Building Engineering Services Business Group Data Steward

Embedded in the BES Business Group (not an IT role).

Enablement-focused and collaborative.

Part of technology leadership, focused on supporting effective project delivery.

Connected to a broader Data Steward network.

Focused on defining and enabling use of Architecture and service line data.

Understand how data is delivered, defined and used in the BES industry and on projects.

Trusted by peers and leaders.

Can translate complex practices into clear, usable guidance.

Are comfortable making decisions and driving consensus?

Have strong data fluency (and curiosity to keep learning).

Bring a solid technical network you can tap for feedback and alignment.

Demonstrate credibility in data, technology, and delivery practices and can influence teams through clarity, consistency, and outcomes.

Able to clearly communicate the importance of data integrity at all levels of the organization.

This role is not intended for early-career staff or as a learning assignment, but for established leaders with influence and credibility.

This role establishes repeatable data practices by defining how data is captured, structured, governed, and reused across systems, workflows, and delivery teams. Success depends on driving adoption and aligning people, process, and technology rather than owning technical definitions in isolation.

Maintained BES service line data glossary that people use.

BGs have a well-known, go-to steward who can train staff and answer data questions.

Data definitions and classifications translate into data models and AI tools that are reliable and structured enough to answer the questions leaders and teams care about.

Teams have the tools available to them to effectively leverage data for their project delivery and pursuits.

Teams proactively reference shared definitions instead of creating local terminology.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ten years of strategic leadership experience focused on growing, developing and leading teams in change management and working with data.

Fifteen years of overall experience providing diverse data centric solutions and services to an organization and the industry.

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Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, data science, business, computer science, or related discipline or equivalent related experience.

A minimum of 10 years of experience in the Architecture Engineering industry.

Experienced in development and management of diverse teams.

Ability to work cooperatively with other leaders, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers.

Committed to quality, improvement, and HDR values.

An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.

What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.