Director of Technology

Job#: 3021670

Job Description:

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Title: Director of Technology

Location: Fort Worth, TX (Onsite)

Length: Full Time

Role Overview

The Director of Technology is responsible for leading and aligning our clients' technology strategy to directly support operational excellence, margin protection, scalability, and long-term growth. This role ensures technology is secure, intentional, and effectively leveraged across the business to reduce friction, eliminate waste, and enable teams to perform at a higher level. Technology investments are evaluated and deployed based on business outcomes, not novelty. This role is a member of the Leadership Team and participates in daily leadership huddles, strategic planning sessions, and company-wide prioritization and accountability meetings.
Responsibilities

Ownership and Oversight of Third-Party IT and Security Vendors

Serve as the primary owner of all third-party IT, security, and infrastructure partners.

Establish clear performance expectations, accountability standards, and service-level outcomes.

Ensure cybersecurity, data protection, backup, and disaster recovery protocols are in place and routinely tested.

Translate business needs into clear technical direction for external partners.

Proactively identify and mitigate technology and security risks.

Software Inventory and Strategic Technology Roadmap

Maintain a complete inventory of all company software and technology platforms.

Evaluate utilization, redundancy, cost effectiveness, and business value

Develop and maintain a multi-year technology roadmap aligned with company strategy

Eliminate unnecessary or underperforming systems

Partner with department leaders to ensure tools support real workflows

AI Strategy, Governance, and Adoption

Develop and own the company's AI strategy and governance framework.

Identify and prioritize high-impact AI use cases.

Partner with departments to drive responsible adoption and behavior change.

Ensure AI initiatives align with security and data standards.

Track and communicate measurable outcomes tied to efficiency, cost reduction, or margin improvement

Technology Enablement and Operational Efficiency

Partner with Operations, Preconstruction, Finance, and People teams to identify inefficiencies.

Improve workflows impacting schedule, cost control, and profitability

Enable better reporting, data visibility, and decision-making tools.

Support scalable growth without a proportional increase in overhead.

Tie technology initiatives directly to measurable business outcomes.

Key Outcomes

Secure, stable, and well-governed technology environment.

High-performing and accountable technology partners.

Optimized and intentional software spend.

Measurable efficiency gains through automation and AI.

Improved data visibility and decision-making.

Technology viewed internally as a performance enabler.

Core Competencies

• 10 + years of progressive experience in technology leadership, IT operations, or digital transformation, preferably within construction, real estate, or similarly complex operating environments.
• Proven ability to develop and execute enterprise technology strategies that directly support business objectives, operational efficiency, and margin protection.
• Strong business acumen with ability to evaluate technology investments based on ROI, scalability, and risk mitigation.
• Experience managing and holding third party IT and security vendors accountable for performance, cost, and service delivery
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, practical solutions for non technical leaders and field teams
• Demonstrated success driving the adoption and sustained implementation of new systems and tools across multiple departments
• Leadership presence with the ability to influence through credibility, trust, and collaboration rather than authority
• Strategic and creative thinker capable of envisioning future state capabilities while designing realistic execution roadmaps
• Disciplined approach to cybersecurity, data governance, and enterprise risk management
• Curiosity and commitment to continuous learning, particularly in emerging technologies and AI applications
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives while maintaining clarity and follow through

Requirements

• Team Player, Mentor, Relentless, Learn Every Day, and Accountable Communicator
• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or Business required; advanced degree preferred.
• 10 plus years of progressive experience in technology leadership, IT operations, or enterprise digital transformation.
• Proven ability to lead through influence and collaboration across executive leadership, departments, and field teams.
• Hands-on leader who balances strategic vision with practical execution.
• Demonstrated experience managing third-party IT providers, software vendors, and cybersecurity risk.
• High level of judgment, professionalism, and discretion with sensitive business and data matters.

Work Schedule & Conditions

• Standard schedule: Monday-Friday 8AM - 5PM (with flexibility as needed).
• Some overtime or weekend work may be required.
• Travel to project sites across Texas may be required.

Compensation

• Base Salary - Based on Experience
• Annual Bonus Potential
• Health Care Benefits
• Retirement Benefits
• Cell Phone Allowance

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.