Dir Information Technology

Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law.

IT Director – OT, SCADA, Upstream Systems & Pipeline Operations

Do something that means something at Williams. This isn’t just a job - it’s an opportunity to explore and discover your passion with coworkers who become friends and mentors who push you to be your best self in and out of the office. At Williams, we make clean energy happen. And you can too, so bring your energy to ours.

As an IT Director, you will lead the strategy, delivery, and support of Operational Technology (OT), SCADA systems, upstream digital platforms, measurement and pipeline operations. Your day will involve partnering with operations, engineering, and shared services to modernize legacy systems, enhance cybersecurity, and integrate advanced technologies across industrial environments. You will apply deep expertise in pipeline automation and control systems to ensure the infrastructure is secure, scalable, and aligned with business goals.

Your work will challenge you, and with our core values to guide you, you will quickly learn and grow with us.

Responsibilities/Expectations:

- Leads the strategic roadmap and execution of OT and SCADA systems, applying program and change management to drive technology adoption, operational efficiency, and alignment with enterprise goals and budgets

- Oversees deployment and support of upstream digital platforms and industrial systems, managing vendor relationships and ensuring reliable SCADA, DCS and pipeline control operations

- Champions the integration Advanced Process Controls (APC), and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning models to improve throughput, reduce downtime, and enhance equipment reliability

- Leads cybersecurity strategy for OT environments, network segmentation, Programming Logic Controls (PLC) inventory and standardization, threat monitoring, and defense-in-depth architecture across field and control center assets

- Collaborates with upstream operations to implement digital tools for asset integrity, methane event management, and predictive maintenance

- Manages IT budgets, benchmark performance, and report on cost variances while delivering high ROI through innovation and operational efficiency

- Builds and leads a high-performing team of IT and OT professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, safety, and continuous learning

- Other duties assigned

Education/Years of Experience:

- Required: Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, or related field and fifteen (15) years of experience in IT/OT leadership roles, with a strong track record in SCADA, ICS, upstream systems and pipeline operations

- Preferred: Master’s degree in IT, Engineering, or related field and twelve (12) years of experience in IT/OT leadership roles, with a strong track record in SCADA, ICS, upstream systems and pipeline operations

Other Requirements:

- Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority

- Proves success in deploying cloud-based SaaS solutions, developing cybersecurity frameworks, and integrating Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning into OT environments

- Understands upstream and midstream business processes, including pipeline scheduling, integrity management, and control center operations

- Demonstrates ability to partner with executive leadership to shape technology strategy and drive enterprise-wide transformation

- Possesses strong organizational change management, communication, and leadership skills

- Manages large-scale digital programs with measurable business impact.

About Tulsa:

Our corporate headquarters is located in downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma, the 2nd largest city in Oklahoma and the 47th most populous in the U.S.

Tulsa is known as the Mother of "The Mother Road" - Route 66, and boasts impressive art deco architecture, the #1 city park in the U.S. (The Gathering Place) and is a great venue for live music. It's an easy place to get in and out of, with more than 20 non-stop flight destinations offered at Tulsa International Airport. Tulsa is listed on

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Why Choose Williams?

We are committed to providing our employees with competitive compensation and benefits as part of your Total Rewards package to help protect your current and future physical, emotional, and financial health. We generally offer health benefit programs to our employees and their families that are competitive and flexible enough to meet your needs, and retirement benefits to allow you to invest now for financial security when you retire. With rich learning and development programming and a high internal mobility rate, you are not just applying to a job with Williams; you are embarking on an exciting career!

- Competitive compensation

- Annual incentive program

- Hybrid work model - one work from home day each week for most office-based roles

- Flexible work schedule for most field-based roles

- 401(k) with company matching contribution and a fixed annual company contribution

- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

- Generous company-paid life insurance and disability benefits

- A consumer-driven health plan option with the potential for a generous company contribution to a Health Savings Account

- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

- Paid time off, including floating and company holidays

- Wellness Program with annual rewards

- Employee stock purchase plan

- Robust employee learning and development

- High internal mobility (we promote from within)

- Parental leave (we provide up to 6 weeks for each parent)

- Fertility coverage and adoption benefits

- Domestic partner benefits

- Educational reimbursement

- Non-profit donation matching contributions and time off to volunteer

- Employee resource groups

- Employee assistance programs

- Technology to make our work more productive and collaborative

- Regular employee engagement surveys and feedback processes

Williams has a long history of making a significant difference in the communities where we live and work, and we strive to cultivate an environment of employee inclusion, innovation and passion that values all voices and opinions. We help each other succeed and great things happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Together, we make clean energy happen.

Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time.

For more information, please visit

https://www.williams.com/careers/total-rewards/

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