Senior Water IT Solutions Leader

The City of Fort Worth; Staffordshire Moorlands; On-site; GBP 104,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Paid Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Pension Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The City of Fort Worth Water Department is seeking a forward-thinking Sr. Water IT Solutions Manager to lead its Water IT Section and provide strategic direction for the technology that supports critical utility operations.

You will oversee 38 authorized positions and a $14 million budget, ensuring maintenance, security, and resilience of IT/OT infrastructure that serves 1.058 employees and 1.4 million water customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, MIS, Business, or related technical field.
• Six (6) years of experience in information systems/design administration, computer systems analysis or computer programming.
• Three (3) years in a supervisory or administrative role.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead people and technology initiatives by developing staff, setting priorities, managing performance, and leading complex technology projects, contracts, and specialized systems.
• Shape technology strategy and service delivery by helping establish goals, policies, and strategies that align information systems with organizational and operational needs.
• Design and improve technology solutions by analyzing business requirements, developing system enhancements and customizations, and identifying opportunities to improve functionality, reliability, and user experience.
• Manage technology resources and investments by supporting budget development, forecasting resource needs, monitoring expenditures, and ensuring projects and services remain aligned with organizational priorities.
• Lead system implementation and integration by coordinating system changes, data migration, security configuration, testing, documentation, and successful deployment across technology platforms.
• Drive continuous improvement and performance by evaluating system performance, resolving complex issues, and partnering with teams to increase efficiency, reliability, and quality of service.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cybersecurity focus

Budget management

Procurement & contracts

Vendor management

Project management

IT governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, MIS, Business, or related technical field

Job description

The City of Fort Worth Water Department is seeking a forward-thinking Sr. Water IT Solutions Manager to lead its Water IT Section and provide strategic direction for the technology that supports critical utility operations.

You will oversee 38 authorized positions and a $14 million budget, ensuring maintenance, security, and resilience of IT/OT infrastructure that serves 1.058 employees and 1.4 million water customers.