Director of IT

BIG TEX HOLDING INC • Addison, TX

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About The Position

We are seeking an experienced IT Director to lead our Enterprise Application Engineering team and drive digital transformation initiatives. This hands on strategic leadership role will be responsible for managing application development teams, partnering with business stakeholders to identify opportunities, and crafting comprehensive digital strategies that align technology investments with organizational objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field (Master's degree preferred)
• 10+ years of progressive IT experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing application development teams
• Proven track record of successfully leading digital transformation initiatives and enterprise application implementations
• Experience working with executive leadership and business stakeholders to define technology strategy
• Expertise in modern application development methodologies including Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD practices
• Strong knowledge of enterprise systems such as ERP, CRM, and business intelligence platforms
• Familiarity with integration technologies, APIs, microservices architecture, and data management
• Exceptional leadership abilities with proven success building and developing high-performing teams
• Strong business acumen with the ability to understand complex business processes and identify technology opportunities
• Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Demonstrated ability to influence and build consensus across diverse stakeholder groups
• Strong project management skills with experience managing large-scale, complex initiatives

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Enterprise Application Engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Manage team performance, including goal setting, performance reviews, career development, and succession planning
• Build and retain a high-performing team through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development strategies
• Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and accountability structures within the application engineering organization
• Collaborate with C-suite executives and business leaders to understand organizational goals and translate them into actionable technology strategies
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive digital roadmap that aligns with business objectives and drives competitive advantage
• Identify emerging technologies and digital trends that can create business value and recommend strategic investments
• Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of enterprise application platforms and solutions
• Create and present strategic recommendations to executive leadership and board members
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business unit leaders, acting as the bridge between technology and business operations
• Conduct regular stakeholder meetings to understand business challenges, priorities, and opportunities for digital enablement
• Facilitate requirements gathering sessions and translate business needs into technical specifications and project plans
• Build strong relationships across the organization to ensure technology initiatives support business outcomes
• Manage stakeholder expectations and communicate project status, risks, and benefits effectively
• Oversee the design, development, implementation, and support of enterprise applications across the organization
• Ensure application architecture aligns with enterprise standards, security requirements, and scalability needs
• Manage the application lifecycle, including upgrades, enhancements, integrations, and retirement of legacy systems
• Optimize application performance, reliability, and user experience
• Establish and enforce development standards, best practices, and coding guidelines
• Lead complex, cross-functional technology initiatives from conception through delivery
• Develop project plans, timelines, resource allocation strategies, and budgets for application development initiatives
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful delivery
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards
• Implement agile methodologies and continuous improvement practices across the development organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees