Senior Director, Software Engineering & Data
About this role
Location: Hybrid - Within commuting distance of Baton Rouge, LA; Houston, TX; Dallas, TX; or Austin, TX
Reports To: Chief Information Officer (CIO)
AWC is a leading provider of automation, controls, and valve solutions across the Gulf Coast and beyond. As a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP), our success is driven by people who take ownership, solve problems, build strong relationships, and continuously improve the way we serve our customers. Our culture is built on Safety, Family, Mutual Respect, Quality, Service, Partnerships, and Rewarding Results.
As AWC continues to grow and invest in technology, we are seeking an experienced Senior Director of Software Engineering & Data to lead our Enterprise Applications organization and help shape the future of how technology supports our business.
This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic, hands-on technology leader who enjoys building high-performing teams, establishing scalable engineering practices, and translating business opportunities into reliable, innovative technology solutions.
In this role, you will provide leadership across software engineering, enterprise applications, data engineering, and our modern data platform. You will partner closely with business leaders, Digital Transformation, Infrastructure and Operations, and ERP leadership to establish clear priorities, strengthen delivery capabilities, and guide AWC through a significant period of technology modernization.
The ideal candidate brings a balance of technical depth, business acumen, and people leadership, with the ability to maintain critical business systems while developing the capabilities, practices, and solutions that will support AWC's future growth.
How you'll make an impact
Lead Software Engineering & Enterprise Applications
• Provide strategic and operational leadership for AWC's Enterprise Applications organization, including software engineering, data engineering, and application delivery. • Establish a scalable engineering operating model with clear processes for project intake, prioritization, capacity planning, development standards, deployment, and ongoing support. • Partner with AWC's software architect and engineering teams to guide technical direction, evaluate solution designs, and ensure development practices support long-term reliability and maintainability. • Balance the ongoing support of established, business-critical applications with the development and implementation of modern technology solutions.