What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Applications position at Bedrock Detroit?
About Bedrock
Bedrock is a full-service real estate firm specializing in innovative city building strategies. Since its founding in 2011, Bedrock and its affiliates have invested and committed more than $7.5 billion to acquire, develop and operate more than 140 properties in Detroit and Cleveland with landmark developments at the Hudson’s Site, Book Tower, City Modern, Tower City Center and the May Company Building.
Bedrock’s projects include new construction, adaptive reuse and a portfolio totaling more than 21 million square feet of office, retail, residential, industrial, hospitality and parking.
For additional information about Bedrock, please visit bedrockdetroit.com, bedrockdetroit.com/careers/, and engage with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
Position Summary
The Director, Applications will lead the strategy, development, implementation, and management of Bedrock’s real estate technology applications. This role is crucial in ensuring that our technology solutions meet the needs of our business and drive operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial real estate, application development, project management, excellent leadership skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, and a passion for leveraging technology to achieve business goals.
At Bedrock we have an on-site work environment in order to deliver industry-leading support to our tenants, residents, our overall portfolio of properties and developments, and our internal business teams. At this time our Information Technology Team works Monday–Thursday in our offices in Downtown Detroit, MI, and Fridays could be required based on team & business needs.
ESSENTAIL FUNTIONS
Disclaimer
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities performed by persons assigned to this classification. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor or manager to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. All principal duties and responsibilities of this position are essential functions of the position. Job descriptions are reviewed on a regular basis and may be revised at any time. Revisions will be communicated to employees within the classification. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment; therefore, the company may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.
Bedrock is an equal-opportunity employer.
Bedrock is a full-service real estate firm specializing in innovative city building strategies. Since its founding in 2011, Bedrock and its affiliates have invested and committed more than $7.5 billion to acquire, develop and operate more than 140 properties in Detroit and Cleveland with landmark developments at the Hudson’s Site, Book Tower, City Modern, Tower City Center and the May Company Building.
Bedrock’s projects include new construction, adaptive reuse and a portfolio totaling more than 21 million square feet of office, retail, residential, industrial, hospitality and parking.
For additional information about Bedrock, please visit bedrockdetroit.com, bedrockdetroit.com/careers/, and engage with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
Position Summary
The Director, Applications will lead the strategy, development, implementation, and management of Bedrock’s real estate technology applications. This role is crucial in ensuring that our technology solutions meet the needs of our business and drive operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial real estate, application development, project management, excellent leadership skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, and a passion for leveraging technology to achieve business goals.
At Bedrock we have an on-site work environment in order to deliver industry-leading support to our tenants, residents, our overall portfolio of properties and developments, and our internal business teams. At this time our Information Technology Team works Monday–Thursday in our offices in Downtown Detroit, MI, and Fridays could be required based on team & business needs.
ESSENTAIL FUNTIONS
- Implement and lead a comprehensive strategy for technology applications that aligns with Bedrock’s goals and objectives. Working closely with business stakeholders, identify opportunities for new applications and enhancements to existing systems.
- Lead and manage the technology applications team, including roles focused on specific applications. Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture.
- Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of application development projects. Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, within budget, and communicated appropriately, including change management.
- Work closely with other leaders and business teams to understand their business needs and provide tailored recommendations for technology solutions that enhance productivity and efficiency. Act as a liaison between technology and other business units to ensure seamless integration of applications.
- Develop and maintain relationships with application vendors and service providers. Evaluate and negotiate with vendors to secure the best value for the company. Effectively manage all application contracts to budget, including vendor risk management, new contracts, renewals, and invoicing.
- Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies. Drive continuous improvement and innovation within the technology applications team, exploring new tools and methodologies to enhance the company's technological capabilities.
- Ensure the security and integrity of Bedrock’s applications and data. Work with other technology teams collaboratively to implement robust security measures and stay up to date with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for technology applications. Regularly assess the performance of applications and the applications team, making data-driven decisions to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.
- Develop and manage technology application roadmap, budgets, and resources effectively, ensuring cost-efficiency and optimal allocation of resources.
- Innovate and optimize how the business interacts with software to improve business performance and outcomes.
- Responsible for the effective change management, communication, and coordination of application releases, updates & upgrades
- Operate as a key IT stakeholder and/or subject matter expert in new software implementations or system migrations
- All other duties as assigned
- Drives the Culture: Communicates the culture’s value to team members and holds them accountable to living it every day
- Develops People: Set clear expectations, deliver timely and effective feedback, and encourage team members to develop their talents
- Builds Trust: Demonstrate a high degree of integrity by honoring commitments, telling the truth, and respecting confidentiality appropriately
- Thinks Strategically: Clearly understand the business, lead the team through the problem-solving process, and work on the business not just in the business
- Communicates Effectively: Recognize how words, tone, and physiology impact results, then adapt accordingly to gain buy-in and alignment for the team’s and organization’s vision
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Data Science, Business, a related field, or equivalent work experience (Required)
- 10-12 years of experience; minimum 7 years of experience working in the commercial real estate industry, with familiarity across vertically integrated development, construction, and property management processes (Required)
- Minimum of 7 years in Information Systems or a related field with significant work in accounting, budgeting/forecasting, and financial real estate applications support systems (Required)
- Experience leading technical teams in architecture, development, and integration planning and execution (Required)
- Experience working with business partners gathering business requirements to create technical specifications, plans, and business cases for projects (Required)
- Experience building and running a high-performing team (Preferred)
- Able to problem-solve at an advanced level
- Able to develop policies and procedures
- Able to integrate complex activities within their function to achieve the organization’s strategic goals
- Strong knowledge of Finance and Business
- Ability to detail processes and workflows
- Ability to lead a team
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Strong troubleshooting skills
- Strong Written and verbal communication skills
Disclaimer
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities performed by persons assigned to this classification. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor or manager to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. All principal duties and responsibilities of this position are essential functions of the position. Job descriptions are reviewed on a regular basis and may be revised at any time. Revisions will be communicated to employees within the classification. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment; therefore, the company may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.
Bedrock is an equal-opportunity employer.
