Manager of Information and Innovation

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Project Overview:

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.

Job Summary:

Major Responsibilities:

• 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. 

• Guide adoption of emerging technologies (e.g., automation, AI/ML, advanced analytics, digital workflows) where they deliver measurable business value. 

• Define, maintain, and govern GBU‑level 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 management in accordance with Bechtel policies and contractual requirements. 

• Ensure alignment between information management practices and project execution, engineering, construction, and commissioning processes. 

• Lead the development and implementation of the GBU functional metrics framework and dashboards 

• Lead the partnership with functions to develop AI requirements and scopes. Develop and provide a training program to functions and business super users to develop AI solutions to solve business challenges.  

• Provide functional support to projects, proposals, and pursuits related to information, innovation and AI delivery 

• Lead the development of communications and marketing material for individual initiatives or win themes that exemplify the benefits of Bechtel’s AI program. 

• Lead the implementation of external-facing AI marketing material for proposals, conferences, and customer presentations. 

Education and Experience Requirements:

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Minimum 10+ years of EPC project experience. 
• Strong leadership, communication, and influence skills across global, cross‑functional teams. 

• Experience with Design Thinking, Lean, or Continuous Improvement methodologies. 

• 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. 

• Experience facilitating workshops, meetings, or ideation sessions and ensuring follow-through on decisions and actions. 

• Display a high level of business acumen and strong communication skills to deliver effectively to all levels of the organization including to external entities. 

• Demonstrates curiosity, self-learning, and complex problem-solving skills. 

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at bechtel.com/total-rewards.

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