Director of IT

Roers Companies is seeking an energetic, dedicated professional to join our team in Plymouth, MN as the Director of IT.

About Us

Roers Companies is a 2025 USA Today Top Workplace and a national leader in multifamily real estate investment, development, construction, and property management. Headquartered in Plymouth, Minnesota, we're on a mission to elevate multifamily housing by developing and operating market-rate and affordable apartments in growing neighborhoods. Since our founding in 2012, Roers Cos. has developed more than $4 billion in real estate, representing 15,000+ homes across the Midwest, Mountain Southwest, and Sunbelt regions. Our team thrives on purpose-filled work, an entrepreneurial spirit, and unlimited growth potential. 

About You

You're passionate about your work and strive to achieve ambitious goals. You offer an extra hand and aren't afraid to ask for help when needed. You act with integrity and empathy for the people around you. You get the big picture while executing the little details. In other words, you share our corporate values—passion, work ethic, teamwork, integrity, and ownership mindset.  

Job Summary

The Director of Information Technology serves as Roers Companies' strategic technology leader, responsible for creating and executing a modern, forward-looking technology roadmap that supports business growth, operational excellence, and data-driven decision making. This role focuses heavily on business intelligence, data governance, AI-enabled process improvement, and unifying the technology ecosystem across Property Management, Construction, Development, Finance, and Support functions.

The Director leads the evolution from transactional IT operations to a scalable, integrated technology environment—proactively advising leaders, evaluating tools, supporting system selection and implementation, and ensuring the company's data and platforms are reliable, secure, and aligned with business needs. This role requires a high-energy, autonomous leader with demonstrated success driving enterprise-level technology transformation.

Responsibilities 

Strategic Technology Leadership

• Develop and execute an enterprise technology strategy that aligns with company goals and enables high-performance operations across all functions.
• Own and lead the company's BI and analytics roadmap, including dashboards, reporting tools, data structures, and governance practices.
• Champion the use of AI and automation to streamline processes, improve property management workflows, and enhance decision quality.
• Serve as the senior technology advisor to executives and department leaders—consulting on system selection, platform integrations, operational pain points, and technology-enabled business improvements.
• Identify opportunities for centralization, consolidation, and standardization of platforms (ex: Yardi, CRM systems, facilities tools, construction tech).
• Evaluate emerging technologies and propose solutions that increase efficiency, quality, and scalability.

Technology Governance & Architecture

• Build and maintain a unified data governance framework that ensures data accuracy, accessibility, privacy, and compliance.
• Oversee the architecture of core business systems and applications, ensuring integration, interoperability, and secure data flow between platforms.
• Establish policies, standards, and processes that support consistent technology adoption and usage across all properties and business units.
• Ensure business continuity planning, disaster recovery strategies, and cybersecurity practices are implemented and regularly tested.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead and develop a high-performing IT and BI team, building a culture of ownership, curiosity, and proactive partnership with internal stakeholders.
• Work closely with leaders across Roers Companies to understand operational needs, uncover root causes of technology challenges, and develop practical solutions.
• Manage external IT vendors, consultants, and implementation partners to ensure accountability, quality of service, and cost-effective outcomes.
• Communicate technology vision, roadmaps, and progress to executives and cross-functional teams in a clear, compelling manner.

Operational Excellence & IT Oversight

• Oversee IT operations including systems administration, infrastructure, network security, user support, and hardware lifecycle management.
• Ensure reliability, uptime, and security of core technology systems—including property management systems, communication tools, and corporate applications.
• Optimize the annual IT budget, ensuring investments align with long-term strategy and deliver strong ROI.
• Conduct periodic audits of systems, processes, and cybersecurity protocols and implement improvements as needed.

Education 

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Business Information Systems, or a related field.
• Master's degree preferred but not required.

Experience 

• 10+ years of progressive experience in IT leadership roles, with at least 4–5 years overseeing enterprise-level technology systems.
• Proven success leading BI, data governance, or analytics initiatives.
• Experience implementing AI/automation solutions within business operations.
• Experience developing and executing technology roadmaps for a multi-site or multi-business organization.
• Background in real estate, property management, construction, or similar operational industries preferred.
• Strong knowledge of system integration, API strategy, cloud platforms, and enterprise software ecosystems.
• Demonstrated success leading teams and managing vendors.

Technology

• Advanced proficiency with BI/reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of Yardi or other property management platforms (preferred).
• Experience with data visualization, SQL, databases, and data modeling.
• Fluency with Microsoft 365 ecosystem and common enterprise applications.

Compensation and Benefits for Director of IT:

Pay Range:  $140,700 - $179,400 

Compensation is determined by several factors that vary depending on the position, including the individual's experience, skills, and the knowledge they bring to the specific role.

Roers offers a comprehensive benefits & perks package to full-time employees which may include:

• Health Plans - Medical, dental, vision, FSA, and HSA

• Family Leave - Paid birth & bonding leave

• Employer Paid Benefits - Basic life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), and short-term disability

• Additional Voluntary Benefits – Life Insurance, AD&D, long-term disability, critical illness, and accident insurance

• 401(K) - 3% company contribution, 100% vested after 2 years of employment

• Competitive PTO - 3 weeks of PTO with immediate accrual, 9 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday, and bereavement

• Health and Wellness - fitness membership reimbursement program

• Free stays in Roers' properties guest suites

• Rent Discount - 20% discount for employees living in Roers Companies properties

• Employee Referral Bonus Program - $2,500 referral bonus paid once referred candidate completes 60 days of employment

• Charitable Match Program – Roers matches employee donations to charitable organizations

• Professional Development Opportunities

• Employee Assistance Programs

Roers Companies is focused on building a workforce that is diverse and inclusive. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law.

Roers Companies participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For further information about the federal E-Verify program, please click to see the Right to Work and E-Verify Participation posters. 

Candidates will be required to pass a criminal background check and motor vehicle record.

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