Global Director, Head of Digital Design & Production, Ramboll Tech (London)

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Global Director, Head of Digital Design & Production, Ramboll Tech Ramboll is a global leader in sustainable architecture, engineering, and consultancy. At Ramboll Tech, we drive digital transformation across the entire Ramboll group, setting the pace for how technology transforms the built environment. Our mission is to become the leading tech-enabled partner for sustainable change. If you are passionate about applying cutting-edge digital technologieslike AI, ambient computing, and digital twinsto reshape design and production in the AEC industry, this is your opportunity.
We are seeking an inspirational and visionary leader to join us as Global Head of Digital Design & Production. In this pivotal role, you will lead a transformation in how we design, simulate, fabricate, and deliver sustainable solutions. You will oversee the development of our global production platforms and production processes, champion AI-powered and agentic approaches, and operationalize ambient and spatial computing.
We value diversity, and although we're not perfect, we regularly engage in open discussions about how we can improve in this area. Our current hybrid work approach focuses on adapting to different needs, including increased flexibility that works best for our global teams and individuals, with as much autonomy as possible.
As the Global Head of Digital Design & Production, you will:
Lead the strategic transformation of our production environment and production processes, driving convergence between design, simulation, digital fabrication, and delivery
Implement an agentic AI architecture where intelligent agents orchestrate end-to-end production tasksfrom code generation to simulation workflows and design iterations
Embed ambient computing across our digital production ecosystems, creating context-aware environments that integrate live project data, IoT sensor streams, and user interactions
Champion spatial computing to combine design models, simulation data, and real-time site conditions in immersive, interactive platforms
Ensure seamless data interoperability across tools and platforms from major vendors like Autodesk, Bentley, Trimble, Esri, and Schneider Electricdecoupling our data from proprietary ecosystems
Spearhead the integration of business outcomes into intelligent systems, fostering the evolution of production processes from being explicitly human-driven to implicitly AI-driven and adaptive to changes
Define and execute Rambolls global vision for Digital Design & Production with a strong focus on sustainability, digital twins, AI, and next-generation computing
Establish KPIs and value-driven metrics to evaluate impact, adoption, and innovation
Platform & Production Systems:
Own the global production stack, overseeing the evolution of interoperable, scalable platforms
Drive the shift toward modular, data-centric production processes that combine AI, digital twins, and cloud-based collaboration
Integrate multimodal AI systems to automate and augment engineering workflows
Build a spatial computing layer where users engage with contextual design data in real time
Develop ambient computing environments that dynamically respond to project phases, user roles, and live operational data
Lead the creation of reusable design components and scalable service offerings
Support the development of toolkits, APIs, and automation pipelines that reduce delivery time while enhancing design quality and performance
Change Management & Capability Building:
Guide Ramboll through a comprehensive digital transformation, equipping teams with the tools, training, and mindsets to succeed
Collaborate closely with Rambolls Global Business Areas to align strategy, investments, and digital talent development
Deep experience in the AEC industry, particularly within digital transformation, integrated production workflows, and data-driven design delivery
Bachelors or masters degree in engineering, computer science, architecture, or a related field
Proven leadership in deploying complex digital systems, AI platforms, or advanced simulation environments
Passion for sustainability, user-centric innovation, and using technology to make a measurable difference
Fluent in English, both written and spoken
Ramboll Tech
Ramboll Tech accelerates innovation & digital transformation for the entire Ramboll group and directs all AI-related initiatives within the company. This includes collaborating with GBA and enabling functions at Ramboll on their AI and digital journey, developing proprietary AI and digital products for Ramboll and our clients, following our product life cycle. Ramboll Tech also works on larger technology projects within Ramboll providing world-class Technology Operations. Ramboll Tech currently has over 450 employees globally, with strongholds across Nordics, Germany, the USA, and India. Equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength, and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, Ramboll ensures opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. Buildings, Transport, Energy, Environment & Health, Water and Management Consulting
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