Head of IT Disaster Recovery

The Director of Information Technology is the head of IT for Encore Electric. The Director of IT plays a key leadership role in planning, managing, and improving technology systems that support construction operations, field teams, office staff, cybersecurity, data, and business growth.
Please note: this role is based full-time at our office in Lakewood, CO.
Work closely with the Strategy, Change, and Execution team to prioritize execution of programs and projects that require information technology.
Deliver strategic and tactical planning, development, evaluation, change management, and coordination of the communications and information technology systems.
Ensure field technology solutions are practical, adopted, and improve jobsite execution.
Lead digital transformation initiatives that improve field productivity, project delivery, and operational efficiency.
Establish budgetary and performance controls.
Lead the IT Leadership team and it's weekly L10 meeting.
Planning
Maintain and (ifnecessary, add to)the IT department structure that supports the needs of the business, including field operations, office teams, and company leadership.
Set and manage IT department goals, priorities, processes, and service expectations.
Identify practical and cost-effective ways to invest in technology, staffing, software, hardware, and support services.
Evaluate and communicate risks related to IT systems, projects, vendors, security, and technology investments.
Help develop, track, and manage IT operating and capital budgets in alignment with company priorities.
Refine governance processes to prioritize and align IT and construction technology investments with business goals.
Acquisition & Deployment
Coordinate with stakeholders to define business and systems requirements for new technology implementations.
Coordinate with the Encore Internal Project steering committee in the project execution and implementation of any project that requires IT.
Review hardware and software acquisition and maintenance contracts and pursue master agreements to capitalize on economies of scale.
Define and communicate corporate plans, policies, and standards for the organization for acquiring, implementing, and operating IT systems.
Operational Management
Ensure continuous delivery of IT services through oversight of service level agreements with end users and monitoring of IT systems performance.
Lead the company's cybersecurity strategy, including risk management, incident response, compliance, and security awareness.
Support and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans for key systems and technology services.
Keep current with trends and issues in the IT industry, including current technologies and prices.
Promote and oversee strategic relationships between internal IT resources and external entities, including government, vendors, and partner organizations.
Supervise recruitment, development, retention, and organization of all IT staff in accordance with corporate budgetary objectives and personnel policies.
Ensure IT system operation adheres to applicable laws and regulations.
IT planning, organization, and development
Strategic planning and execution
Business processes, management principles, budgeting, and business office operations
Project management principles
Data processing, hardware platforms, and enterprise software applications
Computer systems characteristics, features, and integration capabilities
Systems design and development from business requirements analysis through to day-to-day management
Applicable laws and regulations as they relate to IT
Human Resource management principles, practices, and procedures
Business acumen and business process design, implementation, and improvement
Communication, management, and people
Developing and implementing strategies and plans to help a business reach its goals
Managing and leading a large team
Change management
Apply IT in solving business problems
Set, review and manage priorities
Work effectively with leaders in different business units to ensure a comprehensive IT strategy that benefits the entire company
Present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language
Eight years of progressive IT experience, including experience leading IT operations, teams, projects, systems, and vendor relationships.
Bachelor's degree in information technology, information systems, computer science, business, or a related field required. Equivalent combinations of education, certifications, continuing education, and relevant IT and non-IT leadership experience may be considered.
Encore Electric provides excellent benefits for our employees, including: medical, dental, and vision plans, disability, and life insurance, employee-matched 401(k), paid time off (PTO), an employee assistance program that includes counseling, legal, and financial advice.
Encore also provides a generous employee referral program, and access to technical, safety, personal finance, and leadership training through Encore University, Encore's in house training program.
This position is eligible for allowances and short-term incentive program.
Applications will close on July 1, 2026 or once role has been filled.
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Encore Electric, Inc. is an EOE, including disability/vets