Onsite Senior Water IT Solutions Leader

The City of Fort Worth; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 139,000 - 157,000; 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 seeks a Sr. Water IT Solutions Manager to lead its IT section and set strategic direction for critical utility technology.

The role oversees 38 positions and a $14M budget, managing over 100 technology contracts and ensuring secure, resilient OT/IT infrastructure for 1.4M customers. Ideal candidates will drive modernization, oversee cybersecurity and incident response, and coordinate with stakeholders to align technology with city goals.

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.
• Manage and negotiate technology contracts by coordinating with vendors and internal stakeholders, evaluating contract terms and services, negotiating agreements and renewals, and ensuring technology investments deliver value and meet organizational requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement and performance by evaluating system performance, resolving complex issues, and partnering with teams to increase efficiency, reliability, and quality of service.
• Build strong partnerships — act as a trusted liaison between departments, city staff, and outside agencies to ensure seamless communication and effective technology solutions.
• Partner with the City’s IT Solutions Department and key stakeholders to align technology strategies, priorities, and initiatives with organizational goals and objectives.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Budgeting

Procurement

Vendor management

SAAS management

Project management

Contract negotiation

IT governance

Education

Bachelors in CS / MIS / Business

Job description

The City of Fort Worth Water Department seeks a Sr. Water IT Solutions Manager to lead its IT section and set strategic direction for critical utility technology.

The role oversees 38 positions and a $14M budget, managing over 100 technology contracts and ensuring secure, resilient OT/IT infrastructure for 1.4M customers. Ideal candidates will drive modernization, oversee cybersecurity and incident response, and coordinate with stakeholders to align technology with city goals.