Director of Information Technology

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Information Technology is responsible for aligning technology, data, and systems with business strategy in a large-scale electrical construction environment. This role is highly operational and service-oriented, with a strong focus on execution and communication. The Director ensures technology supports growth, improves productivity, maintains strong internal controls, and enhances the day-to-day experience for all field and office employees.

POSITION FUNCTIONS

Leadership and Organization

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to the IT and Data Analytics functions, fostering a cohesive, collaborative, and service-driven culture.
• Lead and develop managers across multiple functions within the department, aligning priorities and breaking down silos.
• Continuously assess and strengthen talent, capabilities and structure through development, upskilling, and role evaluation to build a high-performing organization.
• Grow and organize the department to be scalable, disciplined, and aligned with business needs.

Communication and Collaboration

• Serve as a trusted business partner to executive leadership and functional leaders within Service Electric Company and Quanta Services.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with technical teams, non-technical stakeholders, and field leadership.
• Bring teams together around shared goals, priorities, and execution plans.

Technology and Operations

• Ensure reliable, secure, and efficient IT operations supporting a geographically dispersed workforce of 2,000+ field employees.
• Oversee infrastructure, applications, ERP, field systems, and end-user support.
• Coordinate with Quanta Services on cybersecurity.
• Partner with business leaders to identify opportunities where technology can streamline workflows, reduce friction, and improve productivity.
• Drive the mindset of technology as a growth enabler, not overhead.

Data and Analytics

• Oversee the Data Analytics function to ensure timely, accurate, and actionable reporting utilizing various platforms.
• Champion data governance, data quality, and standardized metrics across the organization.
• Enable company leaders with insights that support operational efficiency, financial performance, and strategic decision-making.

Project and Change Management

• Lead or oversee technology and data initiatives from concept through execution working closely with leaders within Service Electric Company and Quanta Services.
• Establish disciplined project management

Public Company Standards and Compliance

• Ensure IT systems and processes support SOX compliance and strong internal controls.
• Partner closely with Finance, Internal Audit, and external auditors.
• Document, test, and continuously improve IT controls and processes.
• Maintain appropriate security, access controls, and segregation of duties.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, including managing supervisory employees, required.
• Experience in a public company environment, with direct exposure to SOX and internal controls, required.
• Proven ability to lead operationally focused IT organizations, required.
• Strong background overseeing enterprise systems, infrastructure, and analytics, required.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional projects and driving change, required.
• Experience in construction, engineering, or industrial services, preferred.
• Exposure to ERP systems and field workforce technologies, preferred.
• Formal project management experience or certification, preferred.
• Experience scaling IT organizations in growing companies, preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and ability to align executives, managers, and frontline employees
• Exceptional organization skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong project management skills, capable of handling multiple projects concurrently with good time management.
• Ability to build and foster relationships with team members.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to conducts self in an appropriate manner as a representative of SEC, working effectively in a diverse work environment.

DIRECT REPORTS: Yes

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: A valid driver's license

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Minimum

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT: This position will work in a normal office setting, but will be required to travel to and visit other SEC offices and work sites.

NOTE: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, working conditions, physical demands, and activities may change or new ones many be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Service Electric Company provides Equal Employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.