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Director Of Innovation & Information

Gresham, Smith and PartnersNashville, TN

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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Education
Engineering (PE)
Career level
Director
Benefits
Career Development

Job Description

The Director of Innovation and Information lead the firm's innovation and insight efforts by advancing digital design, data, and AI capabilities aligned with the firm's strategic goals. This position will partner with senior leadership to prioritize and deliver initiatives that shape the future of design and enhance client value.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Translate the firm's digital strategy into actionable innovation and data programs.
  • Develop and maintain roadmaps for digital practice, AI, and advanced analytics.
  • Foster firmwide collaboration and communities of practice around emerging tools and technologies.
  • Build and lead a high-performing team focused on digital design, data, and innovation.
  • Oversee strategy and governance for data, AI, and insight platforms to ensure trusted and accessible resources.
  • Guide development and deployment of digital tools, AI models, and analytics supporting design and decision-making.
  • Manage relationships with external partners to accelerate innovation initiatives.
  • Sponsor and manage key digital transformation projects, ensuring timely delivery and impact.
  • Promote training and adoption of digital and AI technologies across teams.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, planning, design, data, or technology-related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 15+ years' leadership experience in digital design, innovation, or data analytics within professional services.
  • Proven success using computational design, data, or analytics to drive business and project outcomes.
  • Strong skills in roadmap development, business case creation, and cross-functional leadership.
  • Effective communicator and strategic, adaptable leader capable of fostering experimentation and continuous improvement.

Reports to: Chief Digital Transformation Officer (CDTO)

Gresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. Everyone is invited to apply!

GRESHAM SMITH does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, headhunters, search firms, or agencies. No referral or recruiter fees will be paid without a fully executed GRESHAM PLACEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (PSA) in advance. Submissions made without a PSA may be recruited and hired by GRESHAM SMITH with no financial obligation to the submitting party. Any such unsolicited resumes or candidate information sent to hiring managers or any employee becomes the property of GRESHAM SMITH.

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Gresham, Smith and Partners lists this role as a Full-time position.
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Gresham, Smith and Partners is looking for a candidate with "Director" experience level.
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The education requirement for this position is Engineering (PE). Candidates with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience may also be considered.
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Gresham, Smith and Partners offers Career Development for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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