Public Sector IT Division Director: Visionary Leader

Texas Workforce Commission; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 2,344,000 - 2,790,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly workplace

Competitive salary

Retirement benefit plan

401(k) and 457 accounts

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Texas Workforce Commission seeks a visionary Information Technology Division Director (Director VII) to lead its digital transformation, safeguard sensitive data, and deliver modern services for millions of Texans. Located in Austin, this role requires balancing technical foresight with public-sector governance.

The Director will partner with agency executives, lawmakers, and federal partners to drive strategic technology planning, cloud initiatives, and robust change management while

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of senior IT leadership experience in public or large-scale organizations.
• Experience translating legislative mandates into compliant IT realities.
• Strong background in data governance, privacy, and security protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead agency-wide digital transformation initiatives and cloud modernization.
• Oversee IT budgeting, procurement, and vendor management to optimize resources.
• Ensure enforcement of data privacy and security across the enterprise.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Digital Transformation

Cybersecurity & Privacy

People Leadership

Stakeholder Collaboration

Regulatory Knowledge

Job description

Texas Workforce Commission seeks a visionary Information Technology Division Director (Director VII) to lead its digital transformation, safeguard sensitive data, and deliver modern services for millions of Texans. Located in Austin, this role requires balancing technical foresight with public-sector governance.

The Director will partner with agency executives, lawmakers, and federal partners to drive strategic technology planning, cloud initiatives, and robust change management while