Director of Business Systems

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.

We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

Job Description

As the Director of Business Systems, you will lead the strategic partnership, solution delivery, and operational ownership of corporate and shared services technologies across the organization. You will work directly with teams across Sales & Growth, Corporate Finance, Talent, Operations, Brand, and Information Technology to improve how work is performed through workflow optimization, system alignment, data enablement, and practical use of technology.

This role focuses on improving how work gets done—streamlining workflows, aligning systems, and enabling teams to leverage technology effectively. You will drive both transformation initiatives and ensure the ongoing health, performance, and value of enterprise platforms.

Periodic travel will be required.

Responsibilities include:

• Partnering with shared services leaders to understand business processes, needs, and challenges.
• Analyze, design, and deliver scalable solutions that integrate systems, automate and improve workflows, and increase efficiency while reducing manual effort across systems and teams.
• Enhance how employees access shared services information through improved workflows and self-service capabilities.
• Lead cross-functional solution design to align technology with business needs.
• Establish consistent and scalable approaches to intake, coordination, and execution of work.
• Drive long-term value realization from technology investments.
• Align systems and workflows to support enterprise data integration, governance, knowledge management, AI enablement, and analytics.

• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, business, engineering, or related field required.
• Minimum ten years’ experience in a related position.
• Minimum five years’ experience in management, supervisory, or leadership role.
• Strong experience partnering with business functions to improve processes and systems.
• Experience with enterprise platforms such as Microsoft 365, ERP, CRM, and HR systems.
• Experience with data management and governance practices.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and driving change.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, people-first mindset.

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Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.

As an Olsson employee, you will:

• Receive a competitive 401(k) match
• Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.

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