Oncor Electric Delivery

Director - Data

Dallas, TX

full time

$174,893-$233,190

On-site

Utilities

About This Job

Salary Range: $174,893 - $233,190 Relocation: No About Us

Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, headquartered in Dallas, is a regulated electricity transmission and distribution business that uses superior asset management skills to provide reliable electricity delivery to consumers. Oncor (together with its subsidiaries) operates the largest transmission and distribution system in Texas, delivering power to nearly 4 million homes and businesses and operating more than 143,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines in Texas.

Position Summary

This role is responsible for leading Oncor’s Data team, which includes responsibility for overseeing the organization’s data strategy, including data movement, data governance, data security and protection, data quality, data availability, DBAs, and the associated 24/7 operations, planning and execution of the data lifecycle at Oncor. Ensures technology, process, staffing and skills are maintained to ensure reliable and timely processing of data through systems, to the market and third-party partners when and where required. This position will lead the work responsible for enabling data-driven decision-making across the organization and leverages data as a strategic asset to achieve Oncor’s goals. Oversees the end-to-end management and optimization of data processes and focuses on ensuring that data is efficiently and effectively collected, processed, stored, secured and made available for analysis and decision-making. Responsible for annual budgeting and long-term roadmap planning for data growth, technology currency and meeting strategic goals.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

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Responsible for ensuring Data handling, storage and disposal activities are in compliance with SOX and CIP requirements.

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Works across multiple groups within and outside Technology to plan, prioritize and implement strategic Capex investments and improvements to meet Oncor’s operational goals.

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Responsible for the movement of Oncor's data into a centralized system, ensuring that data is available, accurate and ready for analysis and reporting.

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Manages the data integration process, responsible to select and lead the execution of the different methods (i.e., Extract Transform Load, Data Virtualization).

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Manages database availability and replication technologies including data restoration. Should be conversant in technologies that include synchronous and asynchronous replication.

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Develops guidelines for data archival and long-term storage in compliance with corporate retention and applicable regulations.

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Designs and implements data governance policies related to data access, storage, security, and compliance including corporate policies and department standards.

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Designs and implements data quality procedures to ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness.

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Directs the implementation of strategies and measures to safeguard data from unauthorized access, breaches, and all data security threats, considering key components, including (not limited to): access control, encryption, data integrity, data backup and recovery.

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Oversees the corporate Data Loss Protection program.

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Directs improvements related to data quality, data classification, data linage and metadata repository use.

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Designs and leads the implementation of practices, processes, and technologies to be used to manage and optimize the end-to-end lifecycle of data within Oncor.

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Defines and directs actions needed to improve data availability including speed, quality, reliability of Oncor data.

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Manages and maintains Oncor's databases, ensuring the availability, performance, security, and integrity of the organization’s databases.

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Works with other technology groups to ensure timely updates, patches, and upgrades are maintained on systems and software to ensure operations.

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Responsible for understanding software, database, replication technology license costs, and working with Commercial Governance on renewals and targets.

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Develops and reports metrics tailored for the Oncor Technology’s goals, reviewed quarterly to adjust for improved performance.

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Develops and reports on monthly financial progress, metrics and overall program and project progress.

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Demonstrates adaptability, and an innovation mindset, focused on developing employees and optimizing results.

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Develops and attracts Technology talent.

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Works with other leaders to avoid duplication of functions, or siloed processes and find interdependencies.

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Manages vendor/partner relationships and aligns vendor products and services with enterprise strategy and goals.

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Identifies and evangelizes function trends that can improve outcomes.

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Demonstrates the leadership skills needed to effectively ensure the operations and delivery of value.

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Other duties as assigned.

Skills

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Strong leadership, people management, time management, and organizational skills.

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Strong collaboration and partnering skills.

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Capex and Opex financial management.

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Ability to articulate complex system issues in both public and private forums and work with various stakeholders, both internally and external.

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Ability to communicate with 3rd party vendor to acquire needed updates and to deliver additional tasks as needed.

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Ability to develop and set up goals, and visibly measure improvement results.

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Ability to develop strategic processes that attain high levels of customer satisfaction.

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Hold teams accountable to program and project management best practices.

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Effective analytical, critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.

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Strong experience in managing suppliers across several contractual and service level commitments.

Education And Experience

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High School diploma, GED or equivalent required.

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Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology or related field encouraged to apply.

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Minimum five years of management and/or supervisory experience is required.

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Eight years of experience in data governance, data quality, data management, and risk management with a proven record of success in leading data governance programs in complex organizations is encouraged to apply.

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Experience in leadership roles within technology functions, especially leading data strategies, driving strategic quality and management initiatives and fostering team collaboration is encouraged to apply.

Measures of Success

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Innovative thinking and active learning to develop employees and optimize results.

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Creation of effective product roadmaps for Oncor data needs.

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Capitalize on disruption to make it work in Oncor’s favor.

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Purpose driven leadership.

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Build collaborative relationships and champion making connections across boundaries.

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Establish trust, adapt to multiple styles and seek to understand different perspectives.

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Implementation and Adoption of continuous improvements in technology and operations that support Oncor’s mission and vision.

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Minimized and well-managed risks.

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Demonstrates skills in prioritization and multi-tasking.

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Succeeds in adapting to change in a fast-paced environment.

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Established credibility as a business partner to internal stakeholders.

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Effective delivery from partners, preferred vendors and system integrators.

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Demonstrates Oncor’s core values.

Benefits

At Oncor, we offer a comprehensive set of benefits, compensation and performance management programs designed specifically to attract, retain, motivate and reward our high-performing workforce. Our supportive and inclusive culture allows every team member the opportunity to thrive and make a difference. We invest in our employee’s success and well-being by offering such things as:

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Annual incentive program.

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Competitive health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance).

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Ability to earn wellness incentives (up to $2,000 in 2025) and other wellbeing resources.

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401k with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%.

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401k match with student debt program.

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Cash balance pension plan.

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Tuition reimbursement.

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Competitive vacation, 10 company holidays and 2 personal holidays.

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Paid parental leave.

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Other perks such as commuter benefits, electric vehicle incentive program, appliance purchase plan.

Participation in benefit programs for employees in collective bargaining units is subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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