Digital and AI Advisory Practice Leader (Senior Vice President)

What We're Looking For:

The ideal candidate brings real-world experience applying digital transformation strategies in complex environments.

They will be pragmatic and outcomes-focused, helping clients distinguish between opportunities where digital transformation can deliver meaningful impact.

This role will help Michael Baker translate digital ambition into actionable, right-sized strategies that align technology investments with business value, operational readiness, and client mission outcomes.

The leader will bring a credible understanding of the applied AI landscape, ideally within infrastructure, transportation, mobility, public agencies, capital programs, and related markets.

In addition to technical depth, this person will help shape Michael Baker's approach to market research, data partnerships, software and platform evaluations, technology investments, and potential acquisition or teaming opportunities involving data, analytics, and digital tools.

They will work closely with Michael Baker's advisory, technology, operations, and executive leadership teams to guide programmatic decisions that strengthen the firm's position as a trusted advisor.

This leader will play a key role in building a forward-looking, practical, and commercially effective Digital and Advisory practice that delivers meaningful outcomes for clients and creates scalable growth opportunities for Michael Baker.

What This Role Will Encompass:


* Develop an executable business growth plan to scale the digital / AI advisory business


* Oversee and be responsible for growing the digital AI advisory team


* Serve as a senior subject matter expert in digital strategy and technology-enabled infrastructure advisory services


* Advise clients on when, where, and how to apply digital tools to improve program outcomes, operational performance, decision-making, and value realization


* Provide strategic guidance across the full project and program lifecycle, including planning, readiness assessment, business case development, procurement strategy, implementation planning, governance, risk management, and performance measurement


* Support complex infrastructure, transportation, mobility, planning, engineering, and enterprise transformation engagements by evaluating digital delivery options, technology strategies, commercial considerations, and implementation risks


* Lead or support major advisory workstreams, including digital transformation roadmaps, AI readiness assessments, technology modernization strategies, data governance frameworks, platform evaluations, vendor reviews, and implementation planning


* Interface directly with senior client leaders, agency executives, boards, program owners, and internal Michael Baker leadership to shape strategies, clarify priorities, and support informed decision-making


* Prepare high-quality client deliverables, including strategic analyses, executive presentations, business cases, technical mem...