Director Platform / Automation

A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. www.veolianorthamerica.com

Position Purpose:

We are seeking an experienced Director Platform/Automation for our Municipal Water Regulated DB&T team, to lead the strategy, implementation & support of our cloud & integration platform and Automation. The successful candidate will also be responsible for developing and executing forward-thinking technical strategies while driving innovative solutions, aligning IT initiatives with business goals, creating & implementing technology roadmaps to guide our digital transformation efforts and lead initiatives of our AI adoption. This position requires a deep understanding of technology and its business applications. The ideal candidate will be able to balance long-term vision with practical, implementable solutions to drive the organization's technological advancement.

This position facilitates collaboration within VNA as well as between VNA, the Group, Water Tech, BUs and other zones for technical assistance, technology evaluations, and implementation of optimization initiatives with focus on copy and adaptation opportunities.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

Technology Strategy

• Oversee the definition and development of core technology architecture to support the enterprise strategic vision, including the development of a medium/long-term strategic technology roadmap.
• Oversee the definition and development of integration architecture standards and ensure consistency and alignment with Group integration architecture and C4E standards.
• Drive technology transformation to the internal business customers, and advance seamless integrated digital experiences for both internal and external customers.
• Develop and deliver automation strategy, including but not limited to expanding RPA footprint.
• Deliver a strategic plan to utilize MW DB&T solutions both to support internal needs for better operational and market insights and create opportunities for performance enhancement.
• Develop strategies for and lead technological programs with significant impacts on the broader organization.
• Influence BU and ExCom management with their digital roadmaps.
• Study current and new industry trends, technologies, and software development ○ Align with Group technology strategy as it is applicable to MW scope.
• Work with peers across MW DB&T, VNA, MW T&P, and globally to share best practices to Copy and Adapt.

Technology Health

• Analyze current technology landscapes and identify areas for improvement, optimization, and innovation.
• Study information processing systems to evaluate the effectiveness and make recommendations for improvement.
• Drive enterprise cost savings through automation, infrastructure enhancements, and implementation of market best practices (ex. FinOps).
• Lead efficient team operations that promote modernization and upgrades of MW DB&T and BU/Domain systems.

Tech Office Management

• Prepare and deliver technology-centric presentations for the BU and ExCom management.
• Contribute to the yearly budget process and prioritization processes as relevant to MW DB&T technology.
• Encourage a dynamic, skilled technology workforce.
• Conduct performance evaluations and career planning with MW DB&T staff that are timely and constructive.
• Mentor staff members to ensure their goals align with BU/Domain goals and the staff members’ personal development goals.

Work Environment: 

• This will be a hybrid role located in Paramus, NJ.

Education/Experience/Background:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience building technology environments and setting strategies.
• Managing of multiple teams and projects.
• A track record of bringing technology-enabled efficiencies to organizations.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Demonstrated ability to develop and execute long-term technical strategies aligned with business objectives and industry trends.
• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of technologies, standards, and best practices across Water, Waste, and Energy sectors.
• Business Acumen: Strong understanding of industry dynamics, market trends, and ability to translate technical initiatives into business value.
• Communication Excellence: Superior ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders and deliver impactful presentations.
• Innovation Management: Proven capability to identify, evaluate, and implement emerging technologies and drive technological advancement.
• Stakeholder Management: Expert relationship-building skills with ability to influence and collaborate across all organizational levels.
• Project Leadership: Experience in managing complex technical initiatives and driving successful, measurable outcomes with advanced problem solving capabilities.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong data analysis and problem-solving capabilities, with ability to derive insights from complex datasets.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

• AGILE methodology (preferred)
• AWS Certifications (desired)

Physical Requirements: 

• Travel up to 20% may be required.

Pay Range: $181000 to a maximum of $207000 Per Year.

Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

Sick leave – 56 hours; Observed Holidays – 11 days; Vacation – Flexible Time Off

Eligible for up to 20% Annual Performance Bonus.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.