Technology director Jobs in Aurora, CO

Job Title

Director of the Office of Technology & Data Services

Job Description

About the Work Unit

The Office of Technology & Data Services ensures the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has the information technology (IT) tools needed to function most effectively.

About the Position

As the Director of the Office of Technology & Data Services (TDS), you will drive the overarching IT strategy and direction for CDOT. You will be responsible for assessing the technological needs of CDOT employees, selecting optimal IT solutions, and managing the division's budget to procure them. Furthermore, you will collaborate with the Governor's Office of Information Technology (OIT) and external contractors to seamlessly implement and deploy new systems, while ensuring the ongoing maintenance and support of existing systems and infrastructure. Finally, you will serve as CDOT's primary liaison to OIT, fulfilling all associated partnership and communication duties.

Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Supervise TDS staff, currently comprised of 13 employees including 2 subordinate supervisors;
• Coach, mentor, and train employees; monitor and evaluate performance; and foster a positive working environment;
• Oversee CDOT's IT portfolio, ensuring implementation of programs and strategies developed;
• Continuously mature and improve CDOT's IT capabilities;
• Ensure that CDOT employees have the IT software/hardware/infrastructure needed to perform their jobs;
• Ensure current IT solutions are being supported and provide the intended functions, including system stability, security, compliance, and data quality;
• Work with all CDOT departments and various support business units to understand what technology employees need, provide the tools and support needed, and advise on project expenditures and budget;
• Formulate, analyze, execute, and monitor TDS's $65 million budget; establish effective controls to monitor available balances;
• Communicate the overall IT needs to OIT and contractors to ensure CDOT receives all the necessary IT tools;
• Serve as CDOT's representative for statewide technology efforts and the primary contact and partner for OIT;
• Identify and negotiate technology procurements and contracts; evaluate and manage vendors and contractors on an ongoing basis;
• Ensure delivery of high-quality products that meet requirements and are completed on schedule and on budget;
• Ensure ongoing license budgets are sufficient to cover operational needs;
• Approve all IT-related expenditures for CDOT;
• Implement cost saving efficiencies related to technology best practices;
• Serve as official spokesperson for CDOT on all IT-related issues;
• Other job duties as assigned.

Work Environment

• Your schedule will primarily be 8:00 am 5:00 pm work hours, Monday-Friday, but we are flexible to meet your work/life balance needs while ensuring CDOT business needs are met.
• You will likely work a hybrid schedule with a combination of in-office and remote work.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Class Code & Classification Description:

H6G8XX Management

Minimum Qualifications

Experience Only:

• At least ten (10) years of experience with a primary focus on providing technology and data services for a business or government entity and/or IT project management, two (2) of which must have included experience with public or business administration, establishing goals and objectives, as well as developing and managing a budget to achieve program goals and objectives.

OR

Education and Experience:

• A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to ten (10) years.
  • Education from an accredited college or university with coursework in information technology, data science, business administration, public administration, or another field of study related to the duties of this position will be considered.
  • Experience with a primary focus on providing technology and data services for a business or government entity and/or IT project management will be considered, including at least two (2) years of experience with public or business administration, establishing goals and objectives, as well as developing and managing a budget to achieve program goals and objectives.

Please Note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. "See Resume" statements on the application or resumes in lieu of a complete application may not be accepted. Additional information submitted after the closing date of this announcement will not be considered in the review of your application. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.

College Transcripts: If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or an official foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school, completed credit hours, and (if applicable) that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have been assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. The credential evaluation report must be an official report. Failure to provide a transcript or official foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.

Condition of Employment

• Must pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks. More information in the supplemental information section.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section;
• Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position;
• Highest work/personal ethics and integrity;
• Proven experience in a technology and data leadership role;
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of technology best practices, including stability, security, compliance, and data quality;
• Comprehensive experience aligning technical resource strategy with business goals and needs;
• Comprehensive experience collaborating with business process owners and communicating/translating needs to IT contractors, vendors, or personnel;
• Experience driving technical resource innovation and transformation;
• Experience managing a budget and implementing cost efficiencies;
• Experience supervising technical and project management staff;
• Experience establishing and refining efficient and effective data architecture;
• Experience ensuring effective data analytics and reporting for various audiences;
• Experience with system and data integration/interaction, including with outside organizations;
• Experience managing Line of Business assets, including inventory, lifecycle, upgrading, replacing, and reporting;
• Experience providing expert-level guidance on technical integration, investment management, and program control across a technology portfolio;
• Understanding of software development life cycle and software deployment processes such as Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and Continuous Deployment;
• Experience managing contracts and overseeing contractor/vendor work;
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and be adaptable to changing assignments;
• Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner;
• Ability to work with a variety of stakeholders with sensitivity to their needs, priorities, promises made and commitments;
• Effective interpersonal and relationship-building skills;
• Strong time and project management skills, including prioritization and multi-tasking ability;
• Excellent reasoning, investigative, analytical, and problem-solving ability;
• Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, both written and oral;
• Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy;
• Passion for safety;
• Fluency in business intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.), cloud computing (Google Cloud, AWS, Azure, etc.), and API framework software (Mulesoft, Apigee, etc.);
• Experience using major operating systems (Windows, Unix, Linux, MacOS, etc.) and software and infrastructure deployment models (IaaS, PaaS, SaSS, etc.);
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Gmail and Google Applications, SAP, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.

Supplemental Information

Applicant Checklist

Complete Applications must include the following documents:

1. A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this