ARCO a Family of Construction Companies
Director of Applications
ARCO a Family of Construction Companies, Springfield, Missouri, us, 65897
Overview
Director of Applications role at ARCO a Family of Construction Companies, based in St. Louis, Missouri. Reporting to the CIO, this position leads a team of Product Managers and technical experts to deliver high-impact application solutions and business transformation initiatives. Responsible for defining and executing the enterprise technology strategy, bridging business needs with technical solutions, and guiding a growing portfolio of modern platforms and digital capabilities. The Director will oversee a team of 15-30 associates, manage external vendor relationships, and drive delivery of innovative business solutions that support growth, efficiency, and operational excellence. What we can offer you
ARCO is committed to the well-being of our associates and is recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package supports our associates and their families, and benefits local communities. Industry-leading performance-based bonus program Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Traditional and Roth 401k Tuition reimbursement for associates Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child One-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel One-week paid volunteer leave each year 100% charitable match Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage 100% paid 12-week maternity leave We are an equal opportunity employer. ARCO does not discriminate and is a drug-free workplace. Responsibilities
Serve as a key member of the Technology Leadership Team, collaborating with the CIO and executive leadership. Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Product Management and Business Applications team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. Build strong partnerships with business leaders to define a multi-year application roadmap aligned with strategic objectives. Oversee planning, delivery, and optimization of enterprise applications, including SaaS and cloud-hosted platforms (e.g., Procore, CRM, BI, RPA, iPaaS). Champion and drive business process transformation using Agile, DevOps, Scrum, Lean or Six Sigma to identify and execute improvement opportunities. Define and implement application development and integration practices, standards, and tools. Manage relationships with external service providers and ensure quality and cost-effective delivery. Own project delivery and support activities, including budget management, resource allocation, and vendor governance. Ensure alignment of technology solutions with enterprise architecture and data management standards, including Master Data Management (MDM). Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree or professional certifications (e.g., CBAP, PMP, Six Sigma) preferred. 10+ years of progressive experience in application development and systems integration, with at least 8+ years in a business-facing leadership role. Proven success managing and growing technical teams, including business analysts and external vendors. Strong background in the delivery of enterprise applications, preferably within complex, multi-business-unit environments. Experience in the construction industry is a plus. Deep understanding of process improvement frameworks (Agile, Scrum, DevOps, Lean, Six Sigma). Demonstrated experience in the implementation of project/development methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid). Experience with Master Data Management (MDM) and enterprise data integration. Expertise in web and mobile application development. Proven success delivering Business Intelligence solutions that drive business outcomes. Budget ownership experience, with strong financial and operational management capabilities. Legal
ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or third-party agencies without pre-approval from ARCO’s Human Resources team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. ARCO will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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Director of Applications role at ARCO a Family of Construction Companies, based in St. Louis, Missouri. Reporting to the CIO, this position leads a team of Product Managers and technical experts to deliver high-impact application solutions and business transformation initiatives. Responsible for defining and executing the enterprise technology strategy, bridging business needs with technical solutions, and guiding a growing portfolio of modern platforms and digital capabilities. The Director will oversee a team of 15-30 associates, manage external vendor relationships, and drive delivery of innovative business solutions that support growth, efficiency, and operational excellence. What we can offer you
ARCO is committed to the well-being of our associates and is recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package supports our associates and their families, and benefits local communities. Industry-leading performance-based bonus program Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Traditional and Roth 401k Tuition reimbursement for associates Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child One-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel One-week paid volunteer leave each year 100% charitable match Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage 100% paid 12-week maternity leave We are an equal opportunity employer. ARCO does not discriminate and is a drug-free workplace. Responsibilities
Serve as a key member of the Technology Leadership Team, collaborating with the CIO and executive leadership. Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Product Management and Business Applications team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. Build strong partnerships with business leaders to define a multi-year application roadmap aligned with strategic objectives. Oversee planning, delivery, and optimization of enterprise applications, including SaaS and cloud-hosted platforms (e.g., Procore, CRM, BI, RPA, iPaaS). Champion and drive business process transformation using Agile, DevOps, Scrum, Lean or Six Sigma to identify and execute improvement opportunities. Define and implement application development and integration practices, standards, and tools. Manage relationships with external service providers and ensure quality and cost-effective delivery. Own project delivery and support activities, including budget management, resource allocation, and vendor governance. Ensure alignment of technology solutions with enterprise architecture and data management standards, including Master Data Management (MDM). Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree or professional certifications (e.g., CBAP, PMP, Six Sigma) preferred. 10+ years of progressive experience in application development and systems integration, with at least 8+ years in a business-facing leadership role. Proven success managing and growing technical teams, including business analysts and external vendors. Strong background in the delivery of enterprise applications, preferably within complex, multi-business-unit environments. Experience in the construction industry is a plus. Deep understanding of process improvement frameworks (Agile, Scrum, DevOps, Lean, Six Sigma). Demonstrated experience in the implementation of project/development methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid). Experience with Master Data Management (MDM) and enterprise data integration. Expertise in web and mobile application development. Proven success delivering Business Intelligence solutions that drive business outcomes. Budget ownership experience, with strong financial and operational management capabilities. Legal
ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or third-party agencies without pre-approval from ARCO’s Human Resources team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. ARCO will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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