• Technology Strategy Director

    Verdantas (Lakewood, CO)


    Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!

     

    At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.

     

    Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.

     

    Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.

     

    Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?

    Key Responsibilities

    Strategic Planning & Governance

     

    + Lead the development and execution of long-range technology strategies aligned with enterprise objectives.

    + Coordinate annual and quarterly planning cycles, ensuring prioritization of initiatives based on business impact.

    + Establish governance frameworks and operating rhythms, including annual planning, mid-year reviews, and strategic meetings.

     

    Performance Management

     

    + Drive the performance management agenda across the CDIO organization, defining and tracking KPIs, OKRs, and success metrics.

    + Develop dashboards and reporting tools to provide visibility into portfolio health and organizational performance.

    + Ensure alignment between strategic priorities and operational execution through collaboration with IT Operations, Digital Product, Platform Engineering, Enterprise Business Transformation Office, and Enterprise Security teams.

     

    Executive Communication & Business Reviews

     

    + Architect and facilitate Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) to promote accountability and transparency.

    + Build and deliver high-impact executive presentations and strategic narratives for leadership forums, social communities, board updates, and CDIO communications.

    + Translate complex strategies into clear, compelling messages for diverse audiences.

     

    Portfolio, Resource Optimization & M&A Leadership

     

    + Oversee portfolio management processes to optimize resource allocation and sequencing of strategic initiatives.

    + Collaborate with Corporate Development, Finance, HR, and Legal teams to ensure M&A initiatives are properly resourced and their impact is measured, while leading the technology aspects of these initiatives through strategic assessment, due diligence, integration planning, and execution.

    + Identify technology synergies, mitigate risks, and ensure seamless integration of acquired entities.

    + Develop frameworks for post-merger technology alignment, process optimization, change management, and cultural integration.

     

    Project Management as a Service (PMaaS)

     

    + Build and operationalize **Project Management as a Service** to provide scalable, on-demand project management capabilities across the enterprise.

    + Define service delivery models, governance standards, and performance metrics for PMaaS.

    + Partner with business units to enable consistent project execution, resource flexibility, and improved time-to-value for strategic initiatives.

     

    Product Management Mindset

     

    + Champion the transition from project-based delivery to a **product-and-platform operating model** across technology and business teams.

    + Define frameworks, processes, and KPIs for product lifecycle management, ensuring alignment with business outcomes.

    + Establish roles and responsibilities for Product Managers within IT pillars and provide guidance on product vision, roadmaps, and value realization.

    + Foster a culture of customer-centricity, continuous improvement, and iterative delivery to maximize ROI and user experience.

    + Enable training and workshops to embed product thinking across leadership and delivery teams.

     

    Innovation & Market Insights

     

    + Monitor industry trends, competitive benchmarks, and emerging technologies to inform strategic direction.

    + Identify opportunities for innovation and digital transformation that drive measurable business outcomes.

     

    Leadership & Talent Development

     

    + Lead a high-performing team of project managers and program managers, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and inclusion.

    + Provide mentorship, professional development, and succession planning to build and retain top talent.

    + Promote diversity and inclusion across all aspects of team leadership.

     

    Impact & Outcomes

     

    + Deliver enterprise-wide transformation initiatives with measurable results.

    + Embed a product management mindset to drive customer-centric innovation and continuous improvement.

    + Align technology investments with business priorities and OKRs to maximize ROI.

    + Accelerate time-to-value through PMaaS and optimized resource allocation.

    + Enhance governance and transparency with robust frameworks and performance dashboards.

    + Scale talent and capability while fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture.

    + Drive successful M&A integration with seamless technology alignment and cultural adoption.

    + Promote innovation and responsiveness to market trends for competitive advantage.

     

    Sample OKRs for This Role

     

    Objective 1: Establish Strategic Planning & Governance Excellence

     

    + KR1: Implement enterprise-wide governance framework by end of Q2.

    + KR2: Achieve 100% completion of annual and quarterly planning cycles on schedule.

    + KR3: Maintain >90% alignment between technology initiatives and business priorities.

     

    Objective 2: Operationalize Project Management as a Service (PMaaS)

     

    + KR1: Launch PMaaS framework and service catalog by Q3.

    + KR2: Onboard at least 5 major business units to PMaaS within 6 months.

    + KR3: Reduce average project initiation time by 20% through standardized processes.

     

    Objective 3: Embed Product Management Mindset Across IT

     

    + KR1: Define and publish product management playbook by Q2.

    + KR2: Appoint Product Managers for 100% of IT pillars by end of year.

    + KR3: Conduct at least 3 enterprise-wide product mindset workshops with >80% leadership participation.

     

    Objective 4: Drive Performance Management & Transparency

     

    + KR1: Deploy dashboards for portfolio health and OKR tracking by Q2.

    + KR2: Achieve >95% visibility into initiative status across CDIO organization.

    + KR3: Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews with >90% stakeholder satisfaction.

     

    Objective 5: Accelerate M&A Integration

     

    + KR1: Complete technology integration plans for all acquisitions within 90 days post-close.

    + KR2: Identify and realize at least 3 technology synergies per acquisition.

    + KR3: Achieve >90% adherence to post-merger technology alignment roadmap.

    Qualifications

    + 12+ years of experience in technology strategy, performance management, program & product management, and enterprise-level governance roles.

    + Proven experience in **building PMaaS frameworks** and **driving product management adoption** .

    + Demonstrated success in project leadership, digital initiative development, and delivering business outcomes.

    + Exceptional communication and storytelling skills for C-level audiences.

    + Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing without authority.

    + Strong understanding of OKRs, KPIs, and performance management frameworks.

    + Deep knowledge of technology trends, digital transformation, and innovation strategies.

    + Experience mentoring senior leaders and fostering inclusive, high-performance cultures.

    + Proficient in tools such as ServiceNow, Jira, Confluence, Power BI, and Microsoft 365.

    + Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business, or related field; PMP certification preferred.

    + Product Management certification is strongly preferred.

    Salary Range:

    $163,700-$210,500

    Benefits:

    + Flexible Work Environment

    + Paid Parental Leave

    + Medical

    + Dental

    + Vision

    + Life and AD&D Insurance

    + Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

    + 401(k) with Company Match

    + Paid Time Off + Holidays

     

    _Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce._

     

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