Director of Innovation & Information

Gresham Smith • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

The Director of Innovation and Information lead the firm’s innovation and insight efforts by advancing digital design, data, and AI capabilities aligned with the firm’s strategic goals. This position will partner with senior leadership to prioritize and deliver initiatives that shape the future of design and enhance client value.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, planning, design, data, or technology-related field, or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years’ leadership experience in digital design, innovation, or data analytics within professional services.
• Proven success using computational design, data, or analytics to drive business and project outcomes.
• Strong skills in roadmap development, business case creation, and cross-functional leadership.
• Effective communicator and strategic, adaptable leader capable of fostering experimentation and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Translate the firm’s digital strategy into actionable innovation and data programs.
• Develop and maintain roadmaps for digital practice, AI, and advanced analytics.
• Foster firmwide collaboration and communities of practice around emerging tools and technologies.
• Build and lead a high-performing team focused on digital design, data, and innovation.
• Oversee strategy and governance for data, AI, and insight platforms to ensure trusted and accessible resources.
• Guide development and deployment of digital tools, AI models, and analytics supporting design and decision-making.
• Manage relationships with external partners to accelerate innovation initiatives.
• Sponsor and manage key digital transformation projects, ensuring timely delivery and impact.
• Promote training and adoption of digital and AI technologies across teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director