Digital Practice Lead

Digital Practice Lead

This posting will remain active until 5pm EST on Friday, January 9, 2026. For consideration, please complete an application prior to the deadline.

The location can be based in any Stantec Canada or US office location. 

At Stantec, we have some of the world’s leading professionals passionate about enabling our business to be its best. Our business teams include finance, procurement, human resources, information technology, marketing, corporate development, HSSE, real estate, legal, and practice services. We bring diverse backgrounds, skills, and expertise and create a caring culture where everyone can thrive. Through teamwork and collaboration, we’re building a stronger, more resilient Stantec every day.    

Your Opportunity

The Digital Practice Leader (DPL) is responsible for advancing and optimizing the organization's engagement with technology related to the design, delivery, and execution of work. This involves implementing innovative approaches, applied technology, process changes, and automation. The position guides the BOU through various aspects of digital transformation, leading the integration of digital technologies to improve efficiency, customer experience, and achieve our business outcomes.

The DPL establishes the BOU’s technology strategy, collaborates with the innovation office and IT, and oversees digital practice experts within their team and influences Digital practitioners across the BOU involved in business optimization, digital delivery, solution development, and practice support for client delivery. The role also works with other leaders to support technological advancement and project delivery processes.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Commercial Acumen
  • Assess technical, operational, and economic factors to identify any constraints or risks associated with the proposal, development and implementation of digital tools and technologies.
  • Assess the economic impact of digital initiatives, ensuring they align with the organization's financial goals and deliver measurable ROI. This includes the development of business cases, budgeting, cost recovery models and performance tracking to ensure that digital investments are justified and yield tangible benefits.

  • Continuously monitor and evaluate the performance of digital initiatives to ensure they meet expected outcomes and deliver a positive ROI. Adjust strategies as needed to optimize results and demonstrate the value added to the organization.

     

• Leadership, Facilitation and Collaboration
  • Build and nurture strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including other BOU Digital Practice Leaders, as well as external partners. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to drive digital initiatives forward, ensuring alignment and synergy across the organization.  Works collaboratively with leaders, aligning technology focus, standards, and security requirements. Fosters collaboration across BOUs and contribute to organizational advancement through corporate initiatives.
  • Develop a robust digital strategy for the Business Operating Unit (BOU) that aligns with the overarching goals of the organization. Utilize advanced data analytics to inform strategic decisions, optimize business processes, and drive innovation. 

  • Ensure that digital governance, security, and privacy are maintained to the highest standards. Establish a robust framework to oversee the full lifecycle of digital transformation initiatives. Implement procedures and controls to ensure that projects are executed according to plan, risks are managed effectively, and compliance with industry standards is maintained.

     

• Change Management
  • Work with the key stakeholders across the BOU to identify and set standards for Digital Products/Assets/Solutions. Maintain an inventory of such Digital Products/Assets/Solutions that is regularly updated and communicated across the BOU and Stantec.

  • Lead and manage the organizational change necessary to embed digital capabilities within the BOU’s operational DNA. This includes the design and implementation of training and development initiatives aimed at upskilling employees and fostering a culture of digital fluency and agility.

     

• Forward Looking
  • Conduct comprehensive market research to identify trends, demands, and opportunities in the digital landscape within a consulting organization. Analyze competitor strategies and market dynamics to inform digital initiatives and maintain a competitive edge.

  • Regularly assess and adjust this strategy to ensure its continued relevance and effectiveness within the evolving digital environment. This involves continuous evaluation and adaptation to ensure