Information Technology Director

SRF Consulting Group, Inc. creates lasting solutions to strengthen communities. SRF's engineers, planners, and designers collaborate with our clients and their partners to ensure meaningful results for the most challenging projects and enrich everyday experiences. Our award-winning projects range from designing roadways, trails, and bridges to planning statewide transportation systems, to revitalizing neighborhoods and urban spaces. At SRF, our employee-owners help shape the culture and future of our business and our communities. As a 100 percent employee-owned company, team members share in the company's growth and prosperity and receive stock ownership on a vesting schedule for their retirement. Our culture offers frequent companywide events, clubs, and sports teams, as well as opportunities to give back to the community. SRF also provides employees with the following:

• 401(k) and company match plan, Comprehensive health benefits package.
• Competitive salaries, Paid professional certifications and memberships.
• Flex-time scheduling, Generous time-off programs, and Vacation time carry-over.
• Multiple professional development programs.

SRF's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture and success. Individual differences, life experiences, and talents drive our innovation and our approach. Everyone is welcome, differences are celebrated, and horizons are limitless.

We are seeking a full-time dynamic, highly skilled and motivated Information Technology Director to join our team. This position is based in Minneapolis with an opportunity to work a hybrid schedule. The Information Technology Director primary duty is to lead the Information Technology (IT) and Digital Design Operations (D2O) departments. A successful candidate will be a progressive, visionary leader with excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Technology Leadership

• Develop and implement technology strategies that support our business objectives and drive innovation.
• Maintain existing IT infrastructure and software to ensure our teams have the tools needed to perform their duties at the highest level possible.
• Ensure all technology solutions are aligned with industry best practices and meet client needs.
• Continuously optimize technology by identifying and recommending opportunities for automation, technology enhancements, efficiencies, and appropriate capital investments.
• Ensure all design technologies meet evolving client requirements, industry standards, and project delivery needs.

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor the IT and Digital Design Operations teams, ensuring high-quality corporate support and project delivery.
• Be an evangelist for technology and represent the team to staff, peers, senior management, and clients.
• Foster a culture that drives engagement, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the departments and across the company.
• Assist with the development of tactical and operational decisions.
• Resolve difficult issues with demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Confidently redesign team structure to enhance operational efficiency.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Build strong relationships with internal and external clients, understand their needs and provide them with exceptional service.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure they deliver high quality products and services aligned with company objectives.
• Negotiate key technology contracts.

Information Security Leadership

• Oversee IT security and protect company assets and information.
• Lead the development, maintenance, and scaling of secure, reliable, and High-performing IT infrastructure.
• Ensure appropriate cybersecurity and other risk mitigation practices are in place.
• Oversee data governance, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in IT and technology management.
• Strong leadership skills with exceptional soft and interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitation and negotiation, along with a track record of leading successful technology initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate complex technology concepts to non-technical stakeholders at all levels in the organization. Must be comfortable speaking and presenting in front of large groups.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and create innovative technology solutions to meet company needs.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Familiarity with the engineering and planning industry.
• Strong team management and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be current on advancements in technology and systems.
• Client-focused with a proven ability to build strong client relationships.
• Experience with IT service management, infrastructure and operations, enterprise architectural, and ITIL frameworks.
• Experience with security, business continuity/disaster recovery, risk management, vulnerability assessments, incident management and security operations.
• Strong consulting skills such as targeted communications, engagement management, stakeholder management, and business development.

Salary Range: $170,000 - $215,000

Compensation is determined by various factors, including education, experience, skills, job location, internal equity, market analysis, and specific qualifications relevant to the role.

Visa Sponsorship may be available for this position.

SRF Consulting Group, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We cultivate a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all individuals feel respected, acknowledged, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Our diversity drives our innovation; our inclusivity drives our approach. We encourage ALL qualified people to apply.

We will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of hair style or texture -race, genetic testing, military status or unfavorable discharge, citizenship or work authorization status, pregnancy, arrest/conviction and expunged or sealed convictions, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial status, ancestry, gender identity or expression, status about public assistance, or any other protected class.