Director of Applications bei ARCO a Family of Construction Companies

Are you a strategic thinker with well developed problem-solving capabilities? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an exciting, long-term career opportunity for you based in St. Louis, Missouri. Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies.

We are seeking a forward-thinking and influential Director of Applications to lead our team of Product Managers and technical experts in delivering high-impact application solutions and business transformation initiatives. Reporting directly to the CIO, this role plays a critical part in defining and executing our enterprise technology strategy, bridging business needs with technical solutions, and guiding a growing portfolio of modern platforms and digital capabilities.

This role requires a strategic leader with strong technical acumen, exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, and demonstrated success in business-facing leadership. The Director will oversee a team of 15–30 associates, manage external vendor relationships, and drive the delivery of innovative business solutions that support growth, efficiency, and operational excellence.

We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.

• 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
• 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
• 100% charitable match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 100% paid 12-week maternity leave

At ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are proud to be a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that the diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country – constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services. 

• Serve as a key member of the Technology Leadership Team, collaborating closely 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 methodologies such as 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).

• 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.

EOE, including disability/vets