Public Sector IT Division Director

Texas Workforce Commission; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 166,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly workplace

Defined retirement benefit plan

Optional 401(k) and 457

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

The Texas Workforce Commission is seeking a highly collaborative technology executive to serve as our Information Technology Division Director (Director VII) in Austin, TX. The role leads a comprehensive digital transformation, safeguarding highly sensitive data and delivering modern services for millions of Texans.

You will partner with agency executives, manage cloud initiatives and complex procurements, and foster an inclusive, security-conscious culture while mentoring top technical talent.

Qualifications

• Seven years of experience directing agency technology or policy development.
• Five years in administrative or supervisory management.
• Understanding of enterprise IT, security, and public records laws.

Responsibilities

• Lead the IT division's digital transformation with a security-first culture.
• Partner with agency executives and stakeholders to plan technology roadmaps.
• Oversee cloud initiatives, complex procurements, and data governance.

Skills

Public sector IT governance

Cybersecurity leadership

Budget management

Vendor management

Change management

Public-private partnerships

Strategic technology planning

Data governance & privacy

Job description

The Texas Workforce Commission is seeking a highly collaborative technology executive to serve as our Information Technology Division Director (Director VII) in Austin, TX. The role leads a comprehensive digital transformation, safeguarding highly sensitive data and delivering modern services for millions of Texans.

You will partner with agency executives, manage cloud initiatives and complex procurements, and foster an inclusive, security-conscious culture while mentoring top technical talent.