Technology Strategy Manager

Interested in leading a cohesive team of technology strategist and analysts that are helping LCRA enhance the lives of Texans through water stewardship, energy and community service? If you are a leader committed to serving your team, LCRA, and our communities and possess strong technical, organizational, and leadership abilities, then come join our team as the Manager of Technology Strategy in LCRA's Corporate Strategy Team.

Competitive pay range: $143,100 - $174,900 per year.

This pay range represents a general target and is not reflective of the full pay range. Offers to selected candidates are contingent upon various factors such as skills, experience and education.

You will be trusted to:

- Perform all aspects of leading and directing team of technology strategist and analysts including strengthening culture and cohesiveness, hiring, training, assigning work, managing performance and conducting reviews.

- Partner closely with LCRA’s CIO and information technology team members on a wide variety of matters to ensure strategic alignment and continuity of processes.

- Partner with business areas to research, identify, and evaluate business processes, tools, and technologies to achieve business goals and to enable optimal software solution selection.

- Provide leadership and expertise in the development of architectural governance, standards, design patterns, security approach, and IT practices and ensures recommendations integrate into overall architectural vision and strategy.

- Collaborate on the overall strategy, architecture and process improvements for the infrastructure and operational technology. Serve as a thought leader and subject matter expert on IT and OT, making recommendations for technology shifts and providing oversight in assessment of new technologies and proof of concepts when appropriate.

- Build and maintain an inventory of technology in use at LCRA and external benchmarking resources. Develop and maintain an enterprise and business unit technology roadmaps, partnering closely with the information technology function and business leaders.

- Direct the overall technology strategy for the enterprise, which includes but is not limited to software development frameworks, client technology, buy vs. build vs. cloud strategy and middleware architecture.

You qualify with:

- Twelve or more years of experience in multiple information technology/operation technology areas and corporate strategy, or other relevant experience, including two or more years of experience in enterprise-wide architecture in one or more specialty areas. A degree(s) in engineering, computer science, information technology, business administration or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.

You are a great fit with:

- Experience in strategy development at the corporate level

- Expert knowledge of software and middleware, including but not limited to, development frameworks, client technology, database solutions, middleware, messaging backbones and enterprise integration patterns

- Knowledge of infrastructure, including but not limited to, networking, operating systems, servers, and data centers

- Knowledge of industry best practices in the various aspects of IT and OT, technology trends, security considerations, enterprise operations knowledge and the ability to develop solutions to implement key business strategies

- Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills with technical organizations and management teams

- Industry certifications regarding architecture concepts, tools, and practices preferred

- Control systems experience preferred

- Utilities experience preferred

You gain:

- Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance

- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave

- 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option

- Life and disability insurance

- Wellness program including wellness incentive

- Extensive learning & development programs

And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.

LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.