It Applications Director – Construction Operations

Overview

• Lead strategic and operational management of critical applications supporting construction operations within a dynamic and innovative technology environment.
• Ensure availability, reliability, and continuous improvement of applications essential to driving business operations and maximizing technology investments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align application strategies with organizational goals and ensure effective communication and engagement.
• Manage a team of Application Managers and Analysts, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement application roadmaps aligned with strategic business objectives and industry standards.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies and standards, including application security testing and adherence to frameworks.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance application support and service delivery.
• Oversee vendor relationships to ensure optimal support and service delivery for applications.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Develop and implement application roadmaps aligned with strategic business objectives and operational needs.
• Lead a proactive application support organization, ensuring performance, functionality, and user experience optimization.
• Recruit, mentor, and manage a team of Application Managers and Analysts, fostering innovation and collaboration.
• Oversee application lifecycle management, including feature implementation, testing, and communication.
• Establish and maintain effective vendor relationships to ensure optimal support and service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies and standards, including application security testing and adherence to frameworks.
• Engage with stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements, informing application roadmap initiatives.
• Develop and maintain business continuity plans to ensure application availability and performance.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT operations, focusing on application management.
• Proven experience leading and managing application support teams in dynamic environments.
• Expertise in construction industry-specific applications such as Procore, Kahua, Autodesk, and Primavera P6.
• Knowledge of construction project lifecycle phases, including pre-construction, construction, and closeout.
• Experience developing and implementing application roadmaps and business continuity plans.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills to build relationships with stakeholders and vendors.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity policies, application security testing, and compliance with industry frameworks.