Director Platform / Automation
Company: Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions
Location: Paramus
Posted on: June 29, 2025
|
|
|
Job Description:
Company Description 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 Job Description 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. Qualifications
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. Additional
Information 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.
Keywords: Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions, Cherry Hill , Director Platform / Automation, IT / Software / Systems , Paramus, New Jersey
