Technology Strategy & AI Innovation Director

Abshernw; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid medical premiums

Generous PTO policy

401(k) plan

ESOP retirement benefits

Job summary

Absher Construction, a long‑standing Pacific Northwest general contractor and employee‑owned company, seeks a Director of Technology to lead our IT and business systems strategy from the Puyallup office.

You will shape AI initiatives, cybersecurity, data governance, and cross‑functional delivery, mentoring the IT and Business Systems Analysis teams while partnering with operations and finance to drive measurable value.

Qualifications

• Sequencing IT strategy with business goals at scale.
• Hands-on leadership of IT managers and teams.
• Experience implementing AI or automation in enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a multi-year technology roadmap aligned to business priorities.
• Lead enterprise AI strategy to improve efficiency and decision-making.
• Govern data management, integration, and security practices.
• Oversee IT infrastructure, cloud, networks, and business systems.
• Mentor IT and Business Systems Analysis managers and teams.

Skills

IT leadership

Enterprise tech strategy

AI/Automation implementation

Cybersecurity oversight

Vendor negotiations

Mentoring managers

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Azure

Job description

Absher Construction, a long‑standing Pacific Northwest general contractor and employee‑owned company, seeks a Director of Technology to lead our IT and business systems strategy from the Puyallup office.

You will shape AI initiatives, cybersecurity, data governance, and cross‑functional delivery, mentoring the IT and Business Systems Analysis teams while partnering with operations and finance to drive measurable value.