Technology Director — AI Strategy & Hands-On Leadership

Interior Elements; Alabama; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Interior Elements is seeking a Director of Technology to lead technology initiatives across our footprint. This hands-on, player/coach role drives AI strategy, project management, and delivery of technology projects on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate combines ambitious, analytical thinking with proven leadership, managing cross-functional teams and complex programs in a growing contract interiors environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, Business, PM, or related field.
• Strong understanding of AI, ML, data, cloud tech, and modern software development.
• 3–7 years of experience managing IT or technology projects.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and multiple projects.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating the AI strategy and help implement in a hands-on role.
• Identify practical opportunities to use AI and automation.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and success criteria.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and determine where they can add value.
• Manage and lead Website and appropriate updates.
• Monitor project progress, milestones, dependencies, risks, issues, and changes.
• Manage project budgets, resources, vendors, and third-party service providers.
• Facilitate project meetings and communicate status, decisions, and action items.
• Prepare regular project status reports for management and stakeholders.
• Manage requirements, documentation, change requests, and project deliverables.
• Ensure projects follow organizational IT standards, security requirements, and governance processes.
• Support continuous improvement of project management processes and methodologies.
• Ensure successful transition of completed projects to operational support teams.

Skills

AI/ML understanding

Data literacy

Cloud technology

Software development

Project management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Business/PM

Job description

Interior Elements is seeking a Director of Technology to lead technology initiatives across our footprint. This hands-on, player/coach role drives AI strategy, project management, and delivery of technology projects on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate combines ambitious, analytical thinking with proven leadership, managing cross-functional teams and complex programs in a growing contract interiors environment.