Director of IT

Encore Electric Career Site • Lakewood, CO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Information Technology is the head of IT for Encore Electric. The Director of IT plays a key leadership role in planning, managing, and improving technology systems that support construction operations, field teams, office staff, cybersecurity, data, and business growth. This role is based full-time at our office in Lakewood, CO.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Knowledge of: IT planning, organization, and development
• Knowledge of: Strategic planning and execution
• Knowledge of: Business processes, management principles, budgeting, and business office operations
• Knowledge of: Organization’s goals and objectives
• Knowledge of: Project management principles
• Knowledge of: Data processing, hardware platforms, and enterprise software applications
• Knowledge of: Computer systems characteristics, features, and integration capabilities
• Knowledge of: Systems design and development from business requirements analysis through to day-to-day management
• Knowledge of: Applicable laws and regulations as they relate to IT
• Knowledge of: Human Resource management principles, practices, and procedures
• Skill in: Business acumen and business process design, implementation, and improvement
• Skill in: Communication, management, and people
• Skill in: Developing and implementing strategies and plans to help a business reach its goals
• Skill in: Managing and leading a large team
• Skill in: Change management
• Skill in: Written and oral communication
• Skill in: Interpersonal communication
• Skill in: Negotiation
• Skill in: Problem solving
• Skill in: Service orientation
• Ability to: Be a leader
• Ability to: Be on-call and work outside of normal business hours periodically
• Ability to: Use IT in solving business problems
• Ability to: Set, review and manage priorities
• Ability to: Work effectively with leaders in different business units to ensure a comprehensive IT strategy that benefits the entire company
• Ability to: Present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language
• Ability to: Self-motivate and direct
• Ability to: Have keen attention to detail
• Ability to: Be analytical and evaluative
• Ability to: Motivate in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

Nice To Haves

• An advanced degree is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain open communication lines with all working relationships.
• Follow up to ensure items for which the job is accountable are performed.
• Earn and maintain customer’s trust.
• Uphold the core values of the organization.
• Work well with others to accomplish the mission of the organization and of the job.
• 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 its weekly L10 meeting.
• Maintain and (if necessary, 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision plans
• disability, and life insurance
• employee-matched 401(k)
• paid time off (PTO)
• employee assistance program that includes counseling, legal, and financial advice
• generous employee referral program
• access to technical, safety, personal finance, and leadership training through Encore University
• allowances
• short-term incentive program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director