Timmons Group is currently seeking a qualified AI Innovation and Enablement Leader to join our team in Richmond, VA. The AI Innovation and Enablement Leader will guide, coordinate, and accelerate the firm’s use of artificial intelligence, automation, Microsoft 365, data analytics, digital delivery, GIS, and related emerging technologies. Remote employees will be considered. Essential duties and responsibilities of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:<ul><li>Lead the firm’s AI, automation, and digital innovation strategy in alignment with corporate goals, market opportunities, and operational priorities.</li><li>Serve as the firmwide champion and trusted advisor for AI adoption, helping leaders understand where AI can create practical business value.</li><li>Partner with executive leadership, practice leaders, and operations teams to identify high-value workflow challenges and prioritize AI-enabled solutions.</li><li>Evaluate AI and technology opportunities based on business impact, user adoption, technical feasibility, risk, cost, and return on investment.</li><li>Establish governance frameworks, responsible AI standards, and decision-making processes for AI adoption and technology enablement.</li><li>Lead change management, communication, and training strategies to support adoption across technical and non-technical teams.</li><li>Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for differentiation and growth.</li><li>Partner with IT and the AI Administrator to ensure AI tools and solutions are implemented securely, effectively, and in alignment with firm standards.</li><li>Develop success metrics and reporting mechanisms to measure adoption, productivity gains, operational impact, and business value.</li><li>Promote the firm’s reputation as a leader in digital delivery, AI enablement, and technology-driven innovation.</li></ul>Skills/Requirements of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, engineering, GIS, data analytics, business, organizational development, communications, or a related field</li><li>7+ years of progressive experience in technology adoption, digital transformation, innovation, change management, AI enablement, AEC technology, GIS, data analytics, or a closely related consulting environment.</li><li>Demonstrated success leading enterprise technology adoption and digital transformation initiatives.</li><li>Strong understanding of AI tools, large language models (LLMs), the Microsoft ecosystem, including Microsoft 365 and the Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI), along with the broader AEC technology landscape.</li><li>Experience evaluating and delivering emerging technologies and frameworks.</li><li>Experience designing or operating governance models and decision frameworks.</li><li>Experience leading change initiatives, enablement programs, or digital adoption efforts.</li><li>Working knowledge of cybersecurity, data governance, privacy, and responsible AI practices.</li><li>Exceptional communication, presentation, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.</li></ul>Compensation: Our best estimate of the salary range for this position is $150,000-$225,000. Offers are based on a range of job-related factors such as internal equity, experience, skills, education, credentials and role complexity. Information on our comprehensive benefits package be found <a href="https://www.timmons.com/careers/employee-benefits/">here.</a>

Timmons Group is an engineering &amp; technology firm specializing in civil, environmental, GIS, and surveying services to clients across the US. Recognized for over 30 years as one of Engineering News Record&rsquo;s (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms in the country, Timmons Group provides civil engineering, structural engineering, environmental, GIS/geospatial technology, landscape architecture, and surveying services to a diverse client base. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, Timmons Group has regional offices throughout the United States.

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