Technology Leader

About the role

Ramaker & Associates, Inc. is a multidisciplinary, employee-owned architecture, engineering, and interior design firm serving clients across multiple industries nationwide. In addition to its design and engineering expertise, the firm provides environmental, surveying, and software development services that help support complex projects and evolving business needs. As technology continues to transform how work is performed, Ramaker is committed to leveraging digital solutions, data, automation, and artificial intelligence (AI) to improve efficiency, enhance productivity, and empower employees to deliver greater value to clients. Technology plays a critical role in enabling that vision, from streamlining daily operations and improving decision-making to supporting innovation, scalability, and long-term growth. This role offers the opportunity to shape how technology, automation, and AI support the broader business. As Technology Leader, you will guide strategy and execution across a diverse technology environment, helping the organization identify and implement solutions that improve workflows, eliminate inefficiencies, and enable teams to work smarter. You will lead efforts to modernize systems, advance the organization's AI capabilities, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and digital innovation. Working closely with leadership and cross-functional partners, you will align technology investments and business priorities, ensuring that emerging technologies deliver practical, measurable improvements in productivity, employee experience, and operational performance while balancing strategic vision with hands-on execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the overall technology strategy, performance, and continuous improvement roadmap aligned with business and operational goals
• Ensure the technology environment supports efficient, secure, and effective operations while identifying and implementing new technologies that improve business outcomes
• Implement solutions that enhance employee efficiency and the overall technology experience
• Oversee software development, infrastructure, and cybersecurity across multiple teams
• Drive digital transformation initiatives and improve efficiency, scalability, and reliability
• Collaborate with leadership to prioritize technology investments and roadmaps
• Support and mentor cross-functional teams to deliver scalable digital solutions
• Contribute hands-on technical work as needed within a three-person team supporting a 90-employee company

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 8+ years of progressively responsible experience leading enterprise technology, infrastructure, and software delivery teams
• Proven experience driving digital transformation and multi-faceted systems modernization
• Experience incorporating AI solutions into technology roadmaps aligned with operational business goals
• Track record of collaborating effectively with executive leadership, operational leaders, department heads, and cross-functional technology teams
• Experience with Azure Cloud Services is preferred
• Eligible to work in the United States without company sponsorship, both now and in the future

Benefits

• Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Wisconsin State Journal five years in a row
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits packages
• Empowers employee-owners to pursue professional goals in a collaborative and flexible work environment
• Eligible for full benefits package including health insurance with a company-funded health reimbursement account, dental, vision, life, disability, accident, critical illness, and pet insurance options
• Two retirement plans: 401(k) plan with company match and employee stock ownership plan fully-funded by Ramaker
• Supports work/life balance by offering compressed workweeks, vacation, sick, and holiday pay

Schedule

Regular travel to the Madison, Wisconsin office is expected, typically 1-2 days per week, based on business and team needs. The role also requires the ability to work 1-2 days per week on-site.