Production Applications Technology Strategy & Innovation Lead

Kimley-Horn is looking for a Production Applications Technology Strategy & Innovation Lead in our Jacksonville, FL office! This is not a remote position.

As a member of the Production Applications team, the selected candidate will shape and implement technology strategies and drive innovation as a partner to the leaders on the team. Desired background in design technology, CAD SW development, structural or electrical engineering, software development and innovation. This role blends strategic vision with hands-on application development. It aims to drive computational design, parametric workflows, and digital solutions in line with the firm’s growth and technological evolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership
  • Define the vision for production technology innovation.
  • Develop product management mindsets and write value cases.
  • Manage an innovation portfolio aligned with Production Applications team objectives.
• Innovation & Training
  • Act as a thought leader promoting digital workflow efficiency.
  • Coordinate training and upskilling initiatives.
  • Translate between production and IT to implement lessons learned.
• Vendor & Relationship Management
  • Participate in the relationships with key software vendors as an innovation partner to team leads for these vendors.
  • Leverage strong external-partner network to co-develop solutions.
• Team & Development
  • Work with development teams to streamline production workflows.
  • Thought leadership and coaching in our move towards Agile development.
  • Mentor developers in coding languages and structural analysis tools.

• Degree in civil engineering / electrical engineering / mechanical engineering or Computer Engineering / Science.
• Expertise in generative design, full-stack development, structural analysis automation, and BIM.
• Leadership experience in design technology, project management, and strategic planning.
• Strong technical depth, change management, and communication skills.

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 18 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.