The Company – APR Energy

APR Energy, based in Jacksonville, Florida, provides rapidly deployable mobile power solutions to utility and data center operators, offering emergency, temporary, bridging, and permanent energy options. For more than 20 years, APR Energy has partnered with customers around the world to deliver fast, reliable power using mobile gas turbines. The company creates unique value by executing large-scale projects in weeks or months—far faster than the 2–5 years typically required to construct permanent infrastructure. For more information, please visit www.aprenergy.com.

Opportunity

Reporting to the C-Suite APR Energy is seeking a dynamic Director of Technology to provide vision and transformational leadership for all aspects of the organization’s information systems strategy, execution and services. As part of the management team this position will direct the planning and implementation of all business, engineering and infrastructure IT platforms in support of multiple initiatives which drive revenue and operational excellence while maintaining cost effectiveness. This position will develop & oversee a team of 10-15+ internal and external technical professionals; manage multiple IT vendors and administer a budget of $1-5M depending on strategic objectives. This position will be based in Jacksonville, Florida and will require occasional travel as required to customer sites.

The Company – APR Energy

APR Energy, based in Jacksonville, Florida, provides rapidly deployable mobile power solutions to utility and data center operators, offering emergency, temporary, bridging, and permanent energy options. For more than 20 years, APR Energy has partnered with customers around the world to deliver fast, reliable power using mobile gas turbines. The company creates unique value by executing large-scale projects in weeks or months—far faster than the 2–5 years typically required to construct permanent infrastructure. For more information, please visit www.aprenergy.com.

Opportunity

Reporting to the C-Suite APR Energy is seeking a dynamic Director of Technology to provide vision and transformational leadership for all aspects of the organization’s information systems strategy, execution and services. As part of the management team this position will direct the planning and implementation of all business, engineering and infrastructure IT platforms in support of multiple initiatives which drive revenue and operational excellence while maintaining cost effectiveness. This position will develop & oversee a team of 10-15+ internal and external technical professionals; manage multiple IT vendors and administer a budget of $1-5M depending on strategic objectives. This position will be based in Jacksonville, Florida and will require occasional travel as required to customer sites.

Knowledge & Experience

• Prior leadership role (IT Director, VP Technology, CTO etc.) within the supply chain, manufacturing or electrical energy services industry.
• 10+ years working in the manufacturing, distribution, electrical energy, supply chain or related services industry with significant hands-on IT management of commercial package solutions, integration, control room/IOT operations and remote operations support.
• Experience implementing ERP, Supply chain, warehouse and related financial management solutions.
• Experience in engineering, IOT, data collection and monitoring remote operation centers and assets.
• Experience implementing and fostering innovation utilizing artificial intelligence.
• Experience in developing buy vs. build vs. service business cases for major technological investments.
• Experience in technology infrastructure management, cloud computing, cybersecurity, helpdesk, disaster recovery planning with ability to develop and deploy supportive enterprise-wide policies.
• Proven track record of success in integrating discrete platforms and workflows for enhanced productivity
• Experience in developing and deploying business intelligence, analytics and metrics reporting.
• Substantial exposure to industry enterprise software applications, third party products, document management, cloud computing and outsourced systems/services.
• Comprehensive understanding of computer networks, architectures, telecom, virtualization, thin client, wireless, security, compliance, data centers, operations, new office openings and database (SQLServer) applications.
• Experience with developing business requirements, systems design, development and implementation
• Proven experience in developing IT strategy, roadmap and delivering major change initiatives.
• Proven experience in negotiating contracts, license optimization, service levels & managing IT vendors.
• Ability to set and manage priorities judiciously.

Education & Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science/engineering or related discipline.

Personal Attributes

• Excellent written & oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and keen attention to detail
• Strong negotiating skills and drives issues to closure
• Ability to be hands-on and travel to sites to lead and assist in set-up when required
• Exceptionally self-motivated and ability to motivate in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Can change tactics quickly to maximize return and ensure value
• Superior analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities
• Exceptional service orientation.
• Ability to inspire and develop a highly performing IT organization