Director of IT

• Work closely with the Strategy, Change, and Execution team to prioritize execution of programs and projects that require information technology.

• Deliver strategic and tactical planning, development, evaluation, change management, and coordination of the communications and information technology systems.

• Ensure field technology solutions are practical, adopted, and improve jobsite execution.

• Lead digital transformation initiatives that improve field productivity, project delivery, and operational efficiency.

• Establish budgetary and performance controls.

• Lead the IT Leadership team and it’s weekly L10 meeting.

Planning

• Maintain and (ifnecessary, add to)the IT department structure that supports the needs of the business, including field operations, office teams, and company leadership.

• Set and manage IT department goals, priorities, processes, and service expectations.

• Identify practical and cost-effective ways to invest in technology, staffing, software, hardware, and support services.

• Evaluate and communicate risks related to IT systems, projects, vendors, security, and technology investments.

• Help develop, track, and manage IT operating and capital budgets in alignment with company priorities.

• Refine governance processes to prioritize and align IT and construction technology investments with business goals.

Acquisition & Deployment

• Coordinate with stakeholders to define business and systems requirements for new technology implementations.

• Coordinate with the Encore Internal Project steering committee in the project execution and implementation of any project that requires IT.

• Advise leadership on the business impact of technology decisions and investments.

• Review hardware and software acquisition and maintenance contracts and pursue master agreements to capitalize on economies of scale.

• Define and communicate corporate plans, policies, and standards for the organization for acquiring, implementing, and operating IT systems.

Operational Management

• Ensure continuous delivery of IT services through oversight of service level agreements with end users and monitoring of IT systems performance.

• Lead the company’s cybersecurity strategy, including risk management, incident response, compliance, and security awareness.

• Support and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans for key systems and technology services.

• Keep current with trends and issues in the IT industry, including current technologies and prices.

• Promote and oversee strategic relationships between internal IT resources and external entities, including government, vendors, and partner organizations.

• Supervise recruitment, development, retention, and organization of all IT staff in accordance with corporate budgetary objectives and personnel policies.

• Ensure IT system operation adheres to applicable laws and regulations.

• Business acumen and business process design, implementation, and improvement

• Communication, management, and people

• Developing and implementing strategies and plans to help a business reach its goals

• Managing and leading a large team

• Change management

• Written and oral communication

• Interpersonal communication

• Negotiation

• Problem solving

• Service orientation

Ability to:

• Be a leader

• Be on-call and work outside of normal business hours periodically

• Apply IT in solving business problems

• Set, review and manage priorities

• Work effectively with leaders in different business units to ensure a comprehensive IT strategy that benefits the entire company

• Present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language

• Self-motivate and direct

• Have keen attention to detail

• Be analytical and evaluative

• Motivate in a team-oriented, collaborative environment, + Eight years of progressive IT experience, including experience leading IT operations, teams, projects, systems, and vendor relationships.

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, information systems, computer science, business, or a related field required. Equivalent combinations of education, certifications, continuing education, and relevant IT and non-IT leadership experience may be considered.

• Experience in the construction industry is required.

• An advanced degree is preferred but not required.

Compensation for this Role: $130,000 - $180,000 USD annually, depending on experience

Please note: this role is based full-time at our office in Lakewood, CO., + Encore Electric provides excellent benefits for our employees, including: medical, dental, and vision plans, disability, and life insurance, employee-matched 401(k), paid time off (PTO), an employee assistance program that includes counseling, legal, and financial advice.

• Encore also provides a generous employee referral program, and access to technical, safety, personal finance, and leadership training through Encore University, Encore’s in house training program.