Digital Strategy Lead

STV•Lake Oswego, OR

20h

About The Position

STV is seeking an experienced Digital Strategy Lead for its growing Digital Advisory practice in Portland, Oregon. This leadership role helps public- and private-sector clients across transportation, infrastructure, energy, and public-sector programs develop and execute digital transformation strategies that modernize operations, improve organizational performance, and deliver measurable outcomes. The Digital Strategy Lead serves as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders and program leadership teams, aligning business objectives, technology investments, data strategies, and operational processes. The role leads the development of digital strategies, technology roadmaps, governance frameworks, and modernization initiatives, providing strategic direction from initial assessment and planning through implementation, organizational adoption, and performance evaluation. The successful candidate brings strategic consulting expertise, strong business acumen, and broad understanding of enterprise and operational technologies, digital platforms, data and analytics, and emerging solutions. The role also guides multidisciplinary teams and contributes to the growth of STV’s Digital Advisory practice.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Public Administration, or a related field.
10 or more years of experience in digital strategy, digital transformation, technology consulting, enterprise systems, or related strategic advisory roles.
Experience working with complex organizations or programs in infrastructure, transportation, government, utilities, energy, or related industries.
Demonstrated ability to assess organizational needs, develop digital strategies and technology roadmaps, and translate strategic priorities into actionable implementation plans.
Proven experience leading digital transformation or technology modernization initiatives through strategic planning, implementation, organizational adoption, and performance evaluation.
Broad understanding of enterprise and operational technology environments, including digital platforms, data and analytics, cloud technologies, systems integration, and emerging technologies.
Experience evaluating technology solutions, guiding implementation approaches, and aligning technical decisions with business and operational objectives.
Demonstrated ability to advise executive-level clients, facilitate strategic discussions, build stakeholder alignment, and drive informed decision-making.
Strong leadership, communication, facilitation, presentation, and relationship management skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Engineering, Architecture, Technology Management, or a related discipline.
Experience leading digital transformation or technology modernization initiatives within large public agencies, infrastructure organizations, or complex capital programs.
Familiarity with enterprise architecture, cloud technologies, cybersecurity, systems integration, and interoperability considerations.
Experience with emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, intelligent automation, and advanced analytics, and their potential applications to business and operational challenges.
Relevant professional certifications such as PMP, Prosci Change Management, Agile/Scrum, TOGAF, Microsoft certifications, or other applicable technology, strategy, or program management credentials.

Responsibilities

Lead digital strategy and transformation engagements for public- and private-sector clients in infrastructure and capital program environments.
Advise client executives and program leaders on digital priorities, technology investments, organizational capabilities, modernization, and operational improvement.
Assess organizational needs and develop digital strategies, roadmaps, and implementation plans with prioritized initiatives, milestones, and measurable outcomes.
Establish governance frameworks, operating models, and decision-making structures that support execution and long-term ownership.
Provide strategic leadership from planning through implementation and performance evaluation, keeping initiatives aligned with client objectives.
Build and maintain trusted relationships with executive sponsors, program leaders, and client stakeholders.
Lead executive workshops, strategy sessions, and stakeholder discussions to build alignment and support informed decisions.
Translate complex technical concepts into actionable business recommendations for diverse audiences.
Lead business development activities, including strategic pursuits, proposal development, client presentations, and identification of opportunities to expand Digital Advisory services.
Assess enterprise and operational technology environments to identify modernization opportunities and recommend solutions.
Guide technology evaluation, investment planning, solution selection, and implementation approaches based on business and operational requirements.
Provide strategic direction on technology architecture, systems integration, interoperability, scalability, and security.
Oversee solution design, implementation, and optimization, coordinating technical specialists and delivery teams.
Guide data and information management strategies aligned with organizational objectives and operational decision-making.
Identify opportunities to improve data governance, integration, reporting, and analytics, collaborating with specialists to improve information accessibility, reliability, and usability.
Develop change management and organizational adoption strategies for digital transformation initiatives.
Guide process redesign, stakeholder engagement, communications, and training to support technology adoption.
Identify organizational barriers and oversee operational readiness and transition planning for sustainable implementations.
Lead and mentor multidisciplinary Digital Advisory teams, setting priorities, responsibilities, and delivery expectations.
Coordinate expertise across GIS, BIM/VDC, Program Controls, Systems Engineering, Sustainability, Digital Delivery, and other technical disciplines.
Develop reusable advisory methodologies, frameworks, and leading practices that strengthen STV’s Digital Advisory capabilities.
Support recruiting, talent development, and practice growth initiatives.

Benefits

Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and transit and parking where applicable
Disability insurance
Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
401(k) Plan
Retirement counseling
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Back-Up Dependent Care
Parental Leave
Continuing Education Program
Professional Licensure and Society Memberships