Manager Information Technology Strategy, Governance and Project Management

Department: Enterprise Systems, Strategy & Governance

Location:

Sacramento, CA, US, 95817-1899

Category: Information Technology/Telecommunications

Minimum Pay Rate: $154,190.40

Maximum Pay Rate: $204,318.40

Civil Service Status: Civil Service

Apply by Date: 06/08/2025

Posting Type: Open

This Senior Manager position is responsible for leading a team of IT Business Relationship Managers, Enterprise Architects, and Project Managers to align IT initiatives with business objectives, establish and manage a cohesive enterprise architecture, and ensure successful project delivery. This role requires strategic leadership, strong relationship management skills, and the ability to drive cross-functional collaboration to enhance organizational performance.

Purpose

To provide managerial oversight for technology strategic planning, project management and technology governance. This position provides consultation and guidance to all business units of SMUD, develops strategic plans, provides project planning and oversight, and develops and manages the Enterprise Architecture practice.

Nature and Scope

This is a single-incumbent management-level position that uniquely blends responsibilities across Information Technology (IT) Business Relationship Management, Project Management, and Enterprise Architecture. This role is distinguished from other managerial positions by its strategic focus on planning, project management and governance within the technology landscape. The incumbent will provide ongoing leadership and management oversight to ensure the availability, reliability and efficiency of IT systems, projects, and programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

Required Education

Bachelor's degree in computer technology or related field from an accredited university or college or equivalent experience. If no degree, nine or more (9+) years of relevant work experience is required.*

Required Experience Qualifications

Knowledge Of

Business information needs and requirements for addressing core functions and processes; fundamentals, practices and trends in management and supervision techniques; personnel policies and practices; project management methodologies; industry trends regarding business and information technology; fundamentals of information systems analyses; large-scale information system design, development and integration; information technology policies, procedures, and standards; distributed, mainframe, and real-time systems computing management, planning, and operations; business process improvement techniques, including reengineering.

Skills To

Develop business strategy, goals, objectives, activities, and plans; negotiate with others; resolve problems; set organization and team goals; plan and direct the identification of complex and large-scale information system requirements; enlist the support and cooperation of managers, supervisors, technical and business support staff, consultants, and vendors in meeting the goals and objectives set forth in project plans; organize and establish priorities for and supervise a multi-disciplinary staff; participate in the decision making process for project development; communicate effectively both orally and in writing with management, staff and peers from various and diverse organizations within and outside SMUD; anticipate, identify, and resolve conflicts and priorities with policy and technical issues; make presentations to the Board of Directors, executive management, and others.

Desirable Education

Desirable Licenses/Certifications

Desirable Qualifications

Physical Requirements

Applicants must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) - Who We Are

As the nation's sixth-largest community-owned electric service provider, we're proud of our reputation as one of the best places to work in Sacramento. Our employees tell us in our engagement surveys they're "Happy, satisfied and engaged" which helps create a workplace that best serves our customers. Sacramento was named as the 2nd happiest place to work in America by Forbes Magazine. Lake Tahoe, San Francisco and the world-renowned Napa Valley are within easy driving distance of our locations.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

SMUD celebrates diversity, and inspires an inclusive culture based on trust and respect to create belonging and connection among our employees, customers, and communities. By working together, we are powering positive, equitable opportunities for all. We aspire to be a workplace where you can be yourself, achieve your best, and thrive together.

An example of our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is when SMUD signed the California Equal Pay Pledge in 2020. This requires equal pay for employees who perform “substantially similar work,” when viewed as a composite of skill, effort, and responsibility at the time those employees started within that classification. As such, initial hiring salary range is not subject to negotiation and salaries will vary over time based on performance.

SMUD is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions are made on the basis of individual qualifications, merit, and business needs and interests.

Why Sacramento, California?

The capitol of California, Sacramento is the state's sixth-largest city, and the 35th largest in the U.S. Local universities include California State University, University of the Pacific's McGeorge School of Law, and the University of California, Davis and several competitive community colleges. The UC Davis Medical Center, a world-renowned research hospital, is one of more than a dozen hospitals and shared services centers in the Sacramento region. Part of the agriculturally-rich Central Valley, Sacramento is at the forefront of the farm-to-fork food movement. Northern California is home to some of the country's top technology companies, including Google and LinkedIn, and a multitude of startups in many industries. Sacramento is home to the NBA Kings, the River Cats (AAA baseball), the Republic FC (soccer) and the San Francisco Giants, NBA Warriors and NFL 49er's aren't far away. Sacramento offers an affluent liberal arts community with Broadway, Mondavi Center, Crocker Museum and summer musical theater to name a few.

Hybrid Work

This position will be required to work onsite one or more days a week on a regular basis; sometimes more or less, depending on the work and, at any of our SMUD locations. SMUD takes pride in powering the Sacramento region community where we live and work. We value the strong working relationships we develop with our colleagues. Our approach to remote work will continue to evolve. Please be aware that should SMUD’s business needs change, emergencies occur, or various other reasons arise, you may be required to report onsite on a part-time or full-time basis.

SMUD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. SMUD complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

SMUD expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of SMUD employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Req ID: 2177