Director of Business Information & Technology Services
SANDAG
Application
Details
Posted: 20-Sep-24
Location: San Diego, California
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Computer Software - Application Development
Computer Software - Database Administration
Computer Software - Network / Systems
Computer Software Engineering
Years of Experience:
Less than 2
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
Annual Salary Range: $173,971.20 - $269,672.00 First Review of Applications: Open until filled Expected Start Date: Opened until filled
Description
Role
The Director of Business Information and Technology Services (BITS) provides technology vision and leadership by setting objectives and strategies that support the mission of the Agency, bringing together local decision-makers to develop solutions to regional issues including improving equity, transportation, air quality, clean energy, economic development, goods movement, public health, public safety, housing, and more. In collaboration with the CEO and senior executive team, the Director devises and directs the Agency's technology strategy and ensures that all systems necessary to support its operations and objectives are in place. The Director selects and implements suitable technology to streamline all internal operations to help optimize their strategic benefits and improve customer experience. The Director is an influential leader who inspires, motivates, and guides others towards an understood goal, continually leading by example and making technology 'easy' for the customer.
Overview of Business Information and Technology Services (BITS)
The Business Information and Technology Services (BITS) department plays a pivotal role in supporting the agency's mission by providing innovative and efficient technology solutions. BITS is responsible for ensuring the seamless operation, security, and advancement of SANDAG’s IT infrastructure and business information systems. The BITS department is dedicated to fostering a secure, reliable, and innovative IT environment that empowers SANDAG to achieve its objectives and better serve the community. Through strategic planning, robust cybersecurity, and a commitment to excellence, BITS ensures that SANDAG remains at the forefront of technology and information management.
Experience and Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with major course work in information technology, business administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree is desirable.
Eight years of increasingly responsible, professional information technology experience, including four years of supervisory and management experience.
Knowledge of strategic and operational governance processes of SANDAG and provides technical guidance.
Strategic and operational planning to achieve SANDAG goals by fostering innovation, prioritizing IT initiatives, and coordinating the evaluation, deployment, and management of current and future IT systems across the organization.
Experience with hardware and software acquisition and maintenance contracts and pursues master agreements to leverage economies of scale.
Benefits SANDAG offers comprehensive benefits, to include health, dental, and vision insurance as well as employee assistance, wellness, and work/life balance programs. Additionally, SANDAG offers the following:
Hybrid (Monday and Wednesday telework days; Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday in office)
9/80 flexible work schedule (every other Monday off)
Pay-for-performance merit increases
CalPERS pension plan with employer and employee contributions
Excellent health insurance options for employees and their eligible dependents
Free dental and vision insurance for employees and their eligible dependents
Education Assistance of up to $5,250 a year for regular employees
Free transit pass for use throughout the San Diego region, Rapid Express, Trolley, and COASTER
Paid time off including 12 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, generous paid time off (PTO) per year
SANDAG is one of the most recognized regional agencies in the nation with responsibilities that cover a broad range of complex, interrelated program areas connected by a Quality of Life theme. We are best known for our efforts related to transportation and this role continues to expand as we push beyond traditional boundaries to deliver a state-of-the-art transportation system for the region. In recent years SANDAG’s leadership in areas such as comprehensive land use and environmental planning, public safety, and modeling and data systems, also have earned us much acclaim. With an employee group about 300 strong, we work for our Board of Directors - mayors, councilmembers, supervisors, and other leaders representing the jurisdictions within the San Diego region and neighboring areas. They play the important role of making policy decisions that shape the future of the region. Our collaboration with stakeholders, partners, and the community, the precision of our data, the completeness of our reports and studies, and our sound recommendations are essential components of the regional decision-making process.
