Salt River Project · 18 hours ago
Senior Director Information Technology Services
Tempe, AZ
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
15+ years expSalt River Project (SRP) is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. The Senior Director of Information Technology Services is responsible for defining and executing the enterprise technology strategy, ensuring technology investments deliver measurable business value and operational resilience.
Energy
No H1B
Responsibilities
Defines and leads a multi-year enterprise IT strategy aligned with organizational strategy and capital planning. Ensures that IT department strategies and processes provide appropriate support to company-wide goals
Serves as the principal technology advisor to executive leadership and governing bodies. Advises executive leadership on technology risk posture and mitigation strategies
Partners with key business stakeholders to understand their needs and identify opportunities for technology-driven innovation. Translates business priorities into scalable, secure, and resilient technology solutions
Oversees the development, implementation, and maintenance of information systems and technology infrastructure
Provides leadership and direction to the IT department and other relevant stakeholders
Manages budgets and resources effectively to ensure the delivery of technology solutions that meet the needs of the business
Stays up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies and evaluate their potential impact on the organization
Ensures the availability, performance, and scalability of IT systems and infrastructure to support business operations
Provides executive sponsorship for major enterprise initiatives including ERP modernization and digital transformation
Oversees enterprise architecture standards, technology roadmaps, and integration strategies. Ensures consistency, scalability, and interoperability across applications, platforms, and infrastructure
Promotes data-driven decision-making across leadership and operational teams
Establishes enterprise IT governance, decision-rights, and investment oversight frameworks
Oversees technology portfolio management, prioritization, and resource allocation
Oversees contract negotiations with IT vendors, contractors and service providers. Drives cost optimization and return on investment across IT spend
Provides executive oversight for IT operations, infrastructure, applications, and service management. Ensures reliable, secure, and high-availability services supporting 24/7 utility operations
Drives continuous improvement and operational maturity
Leads, develops, and mentors large IT teams and leaders. Builds a succession plans and leadership pipelines for critical ITS roles
Leads change management for enterprise technology initiatives
Performs other duties as assigned to support the success of the team and organization
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree relevant to the assignment from an accredited institution is required
A minimum of 15 years of experience is required
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail
Strong supervisory and leadership skills
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
Strong understanding of current and emerging technologies and their potential impact on the business
Ability to manage budgets and resources effectively to ensure the delivery of high-quality technology solutions
Excellent ability to conceptualize long-term business goals and develop orderly processes to accomplish those goals
Thorough understanding of information technology and information technology systems
Travel to SRP field and office locations in the Phoenix metro area is required based on business and operational needs
All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Preferred
Master's degree or equivalent executive education preferred
Experience in utility, energy, or public sector is preferred
Recognized certifications related to the role are preferred
Benefits
Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
401(k) plan with employer matching
Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
Short and long-term disability plans
Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking
Company
Salt River Project
As one of Arizona's largest utilities, Salt River Project has delivered low-cost, reliable power and water for more than 100 years.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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