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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director of IT - **Company:** Encore Electric, Inc. - **Location:** Lakewood, CO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $180,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Business Process Modeling, Information Systems, Continuous Delivery, Disaster Recovery, IT Management, Information Technology Operations, Information Technology - **Published:** June 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g8n489 ## About the Role + 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. ## Description + 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. ## Related Videos - [Your Manager Doesn’t Come with a User Manual (But You Can Totally Write One)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1495-your-manager-doesn-t-come-with-a-user-manual-but-you-can-totally-write-one) - [Convincing Product teams to Adopt Gitops in a Large Org](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1936-convincing-product-teams-to-adopt-gitops-in-a-large-org) - [Microservices? 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