Manager of Information and Innovation
4 days ago
Reston
Requisition ID:293083 • Relocation Authorized:None, • Telework Type:Part-Time Telework, • Work Location: Reston, VA, Chandler, AZ, Houston, TX Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. Core to Bechtel is our ___. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our ___ in our ___. Bechtel Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) is an exciting and growing business that serves the increasing demand of EPC services for customers in the semiconductor (manufacturing facilities and supply chain); electric vehicle (batteries, charging infrastructure, and production); synthetic materials; and data center markets. M&T strives to exceed our customer objectives through utilizing our agility, innovative technologies, and world class talent. M&T will solve the industries toughest challenges, building both our company and the world for the future. Headquartered in the U.S. with employees in various states, M&T also has colleagues in the United Kingdom, India, and other locations while we actively pursue exciting opportunities in other parts of the world. We are looking for talented people to join our team that are passionate about making a difference and contributing to historical projects that will have a lasting impact on society. Bechtel is seeking a Functional Information and Innovation Manager to provide functional leadership, governance, and strategic direction for Information Management, InnovationanAI capabilities across the Manufacturing & Technology (M&T) Global Business Unit. The M&T GBU delivers complex, worldclass capital projects supporting semiconductor manufacturing, advanced materials, electric vehicles, life sciences, and data center markets. This role is a senior functional leadership position responsible for shaping, governing, and scaling Bechtel's Innovation and AI portfolio and implementing information lifecycle management practices across multiple projects and regions. The Functional Information and Innovation Manager lead the functional Information Management, Analytics, and Innovation disciplines ensuring alignment with Bechtel standards, client requirements, and evolving business needs. The role partners closely with GBU leadership, GBU and projects functions to drive measurable improvements in safety, productivity, schedule certainty, quality, and cost performance through information and innovation. • Lead the GBU innovation portfolio, including opportunity identification, prioritization, business case development, piloting, and scaling., • Partner with functional and project leadership to embed innovation into core work processes., • Guideadoption of emerging technologies (e.g., automation, AI/ML, advanced analytics, digital workflows) where they deliver measurable business value., • Define,maintain, and govern GBUlevel strategies, roadmaps, standards, procedures, and execution frameworks for information and digital delivery., • Establish and oversee governance models, performance metrics, KPIs, and maturity benchmarks for information and innovation capabilities., • Oversee data governance, data quality, security, and lifecycle managementin accordance withBechtel policies and contractual requirements., • Ensure alignment between information management practices and project execution, engineering, construction, and commissioning processes., • Lead thedevelopment and implementation of the GBU functional metricsframework and dashboards, • Lead the partnershipwith functions to develop AI requirementsand scopes.Develop and provideatrainingprogramtofunctions and business super users to develop AI solutionsto solve business challenges., • Provide functional support to projects, proposals, and pursuits related to information,innovationand AIdelivery, • Lead the development ofcommunications and marketing materialfor individual initiatives or win themesthat exemplifythe benefitsof Bechtel'sAIprogram., • Lead the implementation ofexternal-facingAI marketingmaterial for proposals, conferences, and customer presentations. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or related discipline and 15+ years of relevant experience, including EPC project delivery; or 19+ years of relevant experience in Information Management, Digital, Automation, Analytics, or Innovation leadership without a degree. • Minimum10+ years of EPC project experience., • Strong leadership, communication, and influence skills across global, crossfunctional teams., • Experience with Design Thinking, Lean, orContinuous Improvementmethodologies., • Strong understanding of project workflows across design, construction, project controls, and handover processes., • Excellent communication skills-oral, visual, and written-with experience presenting complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences., • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to evolving needs, and work across diverse geographic regions and business lines., • Experiencefacilitatingworkshops, meetings, or ideation sessions and ensuring follow-through ondecisions and actions., • Displaya high levelof business acumen andstrong communicationskills to deliver effectively to all levels of theorganizationincluding toexternal entities. As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent. We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. ___ Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age,national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law),protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. 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