Dir, Applications

Dir, Applications & Compliance For The EnterpriseThe Director of Applications & Compliance for the Enterprise provides strategic and operational leadership for the corporation's enterprise back-office applications portfolio, including Customer and Back-Office Systems, Enterprise Content Management, and the Compliance Project Management Office. Responsibilities include Customer Information and Billing and Metering Applications, and Web and Mobile Applications. In addition, it supports all back-office applications including Financial, Employee and Business Analytics. This role leads the modernization, integration, and ongoing management of all key business and customer technology systems to support operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and digital transformation.The Director is accountable for helping to advance IT goals including migration to cloud-based platforms; driving data and AI-enabled innovation; optimizing IT cost and performance; and building a "future ready" IT team capable of supporting the evolving needs of a public utility. This position partners closely with business and technology leaders to align the enterprise application portfolio with corporate strategy, ensure reliable and secure operations, and leverage emerging technologies to enhance business capabilities, resilience, and customer experience.Key responsibilities include:Establish and maintain application portfolio principles and goals that are aligned with the company's business goals.Define and execute the Application Portfolio Modernization Roadmap.Partner with business leaders to identify opportunities to leverage AI, automation, data analytics, and digital platforms.Drive continuous modernization of core systems.Lead efforts to rationalize, consolidate, and optimize applications.Support the IT cost optimization strategy.Support the CIO in developing and executing the Future Ready IT Strategy.Operational management includes:Direct and oversee planning, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of all strategic IT Customer and Back-Office Systems.Lead teams and vendors in the design, development, integration, and lifecycle management of applications across cloud and on-prem environments.Innovation and emerging technology responsibilities include:Evaluate, pilot, and implement emerging technologies.Partner with data and analytics teams to integrate actionable insights into business operations and decision-making.Champion innovation through collaboration, experimentation, and cross-functional partnerships.People and organizational leadership includes:Manage the ongoing relationship with business partners.Build and develop a high-performing, future-ready IT team.Direct and oversee Customer and Back-Office Systems, Compliance Project Management Office, Enterprise Content Management staff and outside consultants.Promote continuous learning, professional development, and leadership growth.Foster a culture of inclusion, accountability, innovation, and operational excellence.Management responsibilities include:Leadership in workforce planning, recruitment, coaching, performance management, and succession planning.Ensure the consistent application of company policies, collective bargaining agreements, and compliance with all applicable employment and regulatory requirements.Champion safety, integrity, and confidentiality in all operations and decision-making.Serve on key committees.Knowledge, skills, and abilities required include:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline; MBA or master's preferred.812 years of progressive IT leadership experience.Proven experience leading cloud migrations and managing hybrid environments.Strong understanding of AI/ML, automation, data analytics, and digital platforms.Demonstrated experience with enterprise applications environments based on Oracle and SQL Server technologies.Strong business acumen with the ability to translate technology investments into business outcomes.Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.Pay rate: Salary determined based on candidates experience and qualifications.All job offers are contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.California Job Applicants - click here to see our Job Applicant Privacy Notice.