Senior Director of Technology, Construction

Ryan Companies US Inc; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 161,900 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Retirement and savings benefits

Paid time off

Employee wellness programs

Charitable matching funds

Job summary

Ryan Companies US, Inc. is seeking a Senior Director of Technology, Construction to provide strategic leadership across information technology and services, including enterprise software and applications development.

The role requires guiding technology portfolios, managing diverse teams of FTE and contractors, and aligning technology with business goals to deliver reliable, high-quality services.

Qualifications

• Experience leading technology initiatives within a large organization.
• Ability to forge strategic partnerships with business leaders and technology partners.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and modern delivery methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology strategy and daily operations across construction tech teams.
• Partner with business owners to assess risks and ROI of technology investments.
• Drive innovation by coordinating evaluation of current and future tech initiatives.

Skills

Technology leadership

Strategic partnerships

SDLC understanding

Agile/DevOps

People management

Project management

Job description

Job Overview

The Senior Director of Technology, Construction role is responsible for providing daily and strategic leadership and direction of information technology and service, including business technology initiatives, enterprise software, applications development, support and maintenance. The position plays a lead role in applying new and emerging technologies and processes to help solve business challenges across the enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary relationship owner to construction technology team, identifying, prioritizing, and delivering tactical and strategic technology solutions aligned with organizational goals.
• Partner with business owners to define, estimate and assess risks and returns on technology and business project investments while aligning with broader organizational priorities.
• Foster innovation by coordinating the evaluation and management of current and future technology initiatives with stakeholders to create effective solutions, higher service quality and business development.
• Provide leadership, guidance, career pathing and performance management to diverse technology teams of FTE and contractor resources responsible for operations and execution of business systems and services that achieve high levels of customer satisfaction both internally and externally.
• Continue to define and align the technology portfolio with business and technology leadership, enabling the company to be nimble and efficient within its existing and emerging technologies.
• Identify opportunities for cost‑effective investment of resources in technology, including staffing, sourcing, purchasing, and in‑house development.
• Manage technology teams that engage with production, operations support, operations and infrastructure groups (internal and vendors) to provide reliable and stable application services.
• Establish and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers critical to achieving business objectives, including contract negotiations and service level agreements.
• Identify, communicate and work to improve inefficient, deficient or missing processes while maintaining existing technology policies, standards and processes to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Previous technology leadership within the construction industry strongly considered.
• Demonstrative ability to forge strategic partnerships with business leaders, technology partners and third‑party leaders to innovate technology solutions for company initiatives.
• Experienced strategic thinker who can translate concepts into actionable results.
• Proven people‑management skills including goal setting, performance management, regular feedback & coaching, and recognition.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical language into easily understood concepts for key internal clients and senior technology teams.
• Experienced technology leader with background in software development, infrastructure, security or related IT areas.
• Strong project‑management knowledge and meeting organization and facilitation skills.
• Strong understanding of Solution Delivery Lifecycle (SDLC), Agile, DevOps or other solution delivery methodologies.
• Ability to understand complex and multi‑platform business flow.
• Team‑oriented, collaborative environment motivation, both within IT department and across the company.
• Ability to perform in a lean work environment and be hands‑on in all areas of responsibility.
• Ability to initiate, organize, prioritize and coordinate multiple and complex projects.

Compensation

The annual base salary is $161,900 - $210,000 and may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills and abilities. The position may also be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission and/or an incentive program.

Eligibility

Position requires verification of employment to work in the United States.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Retirement and savings benefits
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability
• Educational assistance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• Parenting benefits
• Employee discount programs
• Pet insurance
• Charitable matching funds (Ryan Foundation)
• Paid time for volunteer events

EEO Statement

Ryan Companies US, Inc. is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable Accommodation

If a qualified individual with a disability requires a reasonable accommodation during any portion of the application or hiring process, please email [e-mail]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis.