Senior Manager - Data, Development, and AI

Garney Construction; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options / equity

401(k) match

Health insurance

Paid time off

Weekly paychecks

Dental & vision plans

HSA with contributions

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Garney Construction seeks a Senior Manager to lead data, development, and AI initiatives, shaping strategy and delivering scalable technology solutions across the enterprise.

You will partner with business and technology leaders to drive value, govern data, and enable AI adoption that enhances performance and decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• 8+ years of analytics, development, data management, or related technical disciplines.
• 3+ years of leading technical teams or enterprise initiatives.
• Experience translating business needs into scalable data and technology solutions.
• Strong understanding of enterprise data platforms, architecture, and integrations.

Responsibilities

• Lead analytics, development, and data teams to deliver scalable technology solutions.
• Partner with business and tech leaders to align priorities and improve performance.
• Define and execute the roadmap for enterprise data, development, and AI capabilities.
• Oversee architecture, strategy, and evolution of data platforms and integrations.
• Govern data quality, security, accessibility, and governance standards.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Data architecture

Data governance

Cloud platforms

AI/ML exposure

Enterprise data platforms

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Senior Manager - Data, Development & AI

Position is available at Garney. In this role, you will lead the strategy, growth, and execution of our enterprise data, development, and AI capabilities. You will partner with business and technology leaders to build high-performing teams, deliver scalable technology solutions, and strengthen Garney's data foundation through modern development practices, system integrations, and governance standards. As a Senior Manager - Data, Development & AI, you will drive business value through trusted data and technology solutions, improve operational visibility and decision-making, and support the responsible adoption of AI and automation opportunities that advance innovation and organizational performance.

What you will be doing

• Lead and develop high-performing data, analytics, and development teams while fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Partner with business and technology leaders to align priorities and deliver solutions that improve operational performance and decision-making
• Define and execute the roadmap for Garney's enterprise data, development, and AI-enabled capabilities
• Own the architecture, strategy, and evolution of enterprise data, integration, and development platforms
• Lead the integration of core business systems into a reliable, scalable, and connected data ecosystem
• Establish and mature data governance, quality, accessibility, security, and technical standards across the organization
• Standardize data models, integration patterns, and development practices to support scalability and long-term growth
• Identify, evaluate, and support practical AI and automation solutions that create measurable business value
• Communicate strategy, priorities, progress, and outcomes to stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Manage technology investments, resource planning, and project priorities to ensure successful delivery of business-aligned solutions

What we are looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of experience in analytics, development, data management, or related technical disciplines
• 3+ years of experience leading technical teams or enterprise initiatives
• Strong leadership, communication, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Experience translating business needs into scalable data, development, and technology solutions
• Strong understanding of enterprise data platforms, architecture, integrations, and modern development practices
• Experience building or scaling enterprise data platforms
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs
• Experience with cloud platforms, data warehousing, data modeling, Power BI, and enterprise integrations preferred
• Exposure to AI/ML technologies, relevant technical certifications, and construction or project-based industries preferred
• Occasional travel required

Let’s talk the perks!

• Free medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans ($0 premiums)
• Virtual doctor visits with no co-pay
• Shares of company stock at no cost starting your first day
• 401(k) plan with a 3.5% match
• Student loan resources
• Weekly paychecks
• Paid time off
• 8 paid holidays
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a lump sum and matching contributions
• Free life insurance and disability policy
• Free access to healthcare coordinators
• Counseling sessions with mental health professionals at no cost
• Access to consultations with legal and financial professionals at no cost
• Free programs assisting with weight loss, maternity health, prescriptions for chronic conditions, and more
• 50% employee discount in the Garney apparel store

Garney and its subsidiaries are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/affirmative action employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Garney is a background screening, drug-free workplace. You may be required to complete a post-offer physical and a site-specific background check for this position.

If you have questions or would like more information, please email [e-mail] and include the job location and requisition ID to ensure a prompt response. Please note that email inquiries are not a substitute for submitting an application. All openings listed are currently accepting candidates.