Director of Technology

Apex Systems; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus Potential

Health Care Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Cell Phone Allowance

Cell phone allowance

Job summary

A leading IT services company is seeking a Director of Technology in Fort Worth, TX. This role involves leading technology strategy, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring operational excellence. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in technology leadership, excellent collaboration skills, and a strong understanding of cybersecurity. The position comes with competitive salary and benefits, including health care and retirement options. Join a team that values innovation and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in technology leadership, IT operations, or digital transformation.
• Proven ability to develop and execute enterprise technology strategies that directly support business objectives.
• Experience managing and holding third-party IT and security vendors accountable.
• Demonstrated experience managing third‑party IT providers, software vendors, and cybersecurity risk.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with non-technical leaders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee third-party IT and security vendors and ensure accountability.
• Maintain an inventory of company software and technology platforms.
• Develop and execute AI strategy and governance framework.
• Improve workflows and enable data visibility for better decision making.
• Partner with Operations, Finance, and People teams to drive efficiency and profitability.

Skills

Technology leadership

IT operations

Digital transformation

Collaboration

Cybersecurity

Strategic thinking

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or Business

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Job Description:

If you are interested, please send your resume to Jordan at [email protected]

Job # 3021670

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+ 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 8 AM–5 PM (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.

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