Design Entities Technology Leader

DPR Construction; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is a leading general contractor driving enterprise technology initiatives in its Technology & Innovation group. This role directs technology operations, defines department strategy, and aligns portfolio governance with company priorities and integrated work group goals.

You will lead managers, oversee cross-functional portfolios, manage budgets, and drive security, data governance, and supplier governance. Certifications are preferred for this senior leadership position.

Qualifications

• 12-14 years of experience in enterprise technology
• Experience leading managers and overseeing cross-functional technology portfolios
• Certifications and leadership qualifications preferred

Responsibilities

• Directs department technology strategy and roadmap development aligned with T&I and company priorities.
• Oversees department portfolio governance, prioritization, and project execution standards.
• Manages department-level budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation to support enterprise initiatives.
• Establishes vendor governance, contract oversight, and renewal planning in alignment with authorized signatory requirements.
• Leads talent strategy, performance management, coaching, and compensation activities for managers and teams.
• Collaborates with T&I leaders to identify interdependencies, resource gaps, and shared delivery opportunities.
• Ensures adherence to T&I best practices, data governance standards, and security requirements across the department.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Vendor governance

Cross-functional leadership

Data governance

Security compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer science, business administration

Job description

Job Description At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization. As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Job Summary

Directs enterprise technology operations for a department within Technology & Innovation (T&I). Establishes department strategy, portfolio governance, and financial planning aligned with company and Integrated Work Group (IWG) priorities. Leads managers and teams to deliver enterprise technology initiatives that meet performance, security, and compliance standards. Drives collaboration across T&I and business stakeholders to enhance delivery models and operational maturity.

Key Responsibilities

• Directs department technology strategy and roadmap development aligned with T&I and company priorities.
• Oversees department portfolio governance, prioritization, and project execution standards.
• Manages department-level budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation to support enterprise initiatives.
• Establishes vendor governance, contract oversight, and renewal planning in alignment with authorized signatory requirements.
• Leads talent strategy, performance management, coaching, and compensation activities for managers and teams.
• Collaborates with T&I leaders to identify interdependencies, resource gaps, and shared delivery opportunities.
• Ensures adherence to T&I best practices, data governance standards, and security requirements across the department.

Education Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer science, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience

12-14 years of experience in enterprise technology required. Experience leading managers and overseeing cross-functional technology portfolios required.

Certifications and Licenses

Industry-recognized technology or leadership certification preferred.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world. Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek. Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers. The DPR family of companies is closing the gap between design and construction with an integrated collection of products and services to build smarter, move faster and achieve strong results. Our approximately 11,000 employees share a commitment to growth, innovation and building great things—great teams, great careers and great projects that change the world.

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