Provides strategic input on SMUD-wide systems/applications, architecture, implementation timing and approach with a focus on enterprise systems & platforms centricity; participates in the establishment of long term strategies, direction, and plans, for all SMUD-wide process improvements
•Responsible for managing all aspects of systems acquisition, installation, maintenance, training, programming, support and utilization of complex business applications; information processing; long-term and short-term range planning for key future information technology services such as enhanced Web applications, project integration, and internal applications and systems improvements.
•Contribute to ensuring effective system utilization by informing users at all position levels about new technological advances, application upgrades, and new methods and procedures. Ensure maximum possible application/system availability by establishing and maintaining comprehensive and effective maintenance and upgrade schedules.
•Work with executives, colleagues, and staff to develop, implement, information technology policies, procedures and processes. Work with managers to guide and direct the work of professional and technical staff performing full range of mission critical information services work.
•Negotiate and administer contracts, including monitoring compliance, for a variety of consulting, maintenance, and technical services contracts.
•Provides leadership, direction, goal setting and planning roles for variety of information technology initiatives by determining system requirements, preparing and presenting cost/benefit analyses, and making recommendations.
•Work with managers and staff to develop and maintain high levels of customer service, professionalism, individual skills, and effective team approaches to work goals and monitor progress.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience
A BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university, majoring in Computer Technology, MIS, Engineering, Management or Business Administration. Progressively responsible managerial experience in large, complex technology environments including integrated enterprise systems with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
Experience providing effective management in a remote environment of a diverse technology work force, including consultants and contractors.
Experience in the Utility industry in Enterprise Resource Planning, Architecture Integration, Customer Facing Applications, Application Integration, and Project management/Agile methodology is preferred.

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 respects, values and celebrates the unique attributes, characteristics and perspectives that make each person who they are. Diversity and inclusion are guiding principles to deliver a culture that reflects the broader values of the community and our customers. Our Board’s policy for Employee Relation sets our commitment to developing and maintaining a high quality, inclusive workplace that engages and inspires employees to commit to SMUD’s purpose, vision and values.

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.