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Job Description
Director, Strategic IT Management & Enablement PNM (PNMR) - 3.5 Albuquerque, NM Job Details Full-time $145,197 - $261,354 a year 3 hours ago Qualifications Data quality checks IT policy development AI tools proficiency Dashboard creation support Reporting and dashboarding tools Machine intelligence Bachelor's degree Data quality monitoring Quality control Data-driven problem-solving Process improvement planning Cross-functional collaboration Stakeholder relationship building Financial dashboard metrics Senior leadership Stakeholder management Full Job Description
POSTING DEADLINE
This position is posted until filled.
PREFERENCES
Key Skills and Requirements:
Executive IT Leadership & Strategy:
Proven ability to define and execute enterprise IT strategy aligned to business goals, including governance and operating models.
Enterprise Governance Expertise:
Strong background in IT governance, portfolio/program management (PPMO), and data governance frameworks with measurable outcomes.
Data-Driven & Financial Acumen:
Experience leveraging metrics, dashboards, and financial transparency (e.g., run vs. change, cost optimization) to drive decision-making.
Data Governance & Quality Leadership:
Deep expertise in data governance models, data quality management, stewardship, and embedding governance into IT delivery.
Quality Assurance & Process Optimization:
Experience leading QA/testing centers of excellence, automation frameworks, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Change Leadership & Stakeholder Influence:
Demonstrated success in organizational change management (OCM), cross-functional collaboration, and influencing senior leadership.
Regulated Environment & Innovation Mindset:
Experience in regulated or critical infrastructure environments, with exposure to AI tools, and a strong compliance and innovation focus
JOB DESCRIPTION
Director, Strategic IT Management & Enablement Salary Grade:
G02 Minimum Midpoint Maximum $145,197 - $203,276 - $261,354 Given the financial nature of this position, this position has been defined as a position requiring a credit check. Prior to being hired, promoted, or transferred into the position, the candidate must successfully pass a credit background check.
SUMMARY UPDATE
The Director of Strategic IT Management & Enablement (SIME) leads the department responsible for enterprise IT governance, enterprise data governance enablement, quality assurance and testing excellence, strategic alignment, performance metrics, organizational change management (OCM), resource and capacity management (RCM), business relationship management (BRM), portfolio and program management (PPM), and financial transparency. The role ensures IT investments deliver measurable business value through standardized processes, data driven insights, and optimized resource utilization.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership & Strategy Defines and executes the vision and operating model for SIME aligned with enterprise objectives Establishes and supports governance frameworks for business relation management, data, portfolio, program, and project management (PPMO) Drives IT strategy alignment with business priorities and ensure benefits realization Portfolio & Program Management (PPMO) Implements stage-gate processes, prioritization models, and portfolio dashboards for capital and operations/maintenance initiatives Oversees enterprise portfolio planning and integrated program and financial controls Enterprise Data Governance Enablement Establishes and runs decision rights, standards, stewardship model, data quality measurement, and controls, embedded into IT delivery and operations, partnering with business data owners and analytics teams Defines governance forums, standards, and escalation paths Establish and run the data governance operating model: councils, roles (data owners/stewards) and decision rights Develops and maintains data policies/standards (definitions, master data, quality, retention, classification) Implements a data quality management approach: critical data elements, thresholds, monitoring, remediation workflow Partners with business functions and analytics/data platform teams to embed governance in solution delivery (SDLC), change management, and operations Quality Assurance & Testing Center of Excellence (TCOE) Develops and enforces QA standards, automation frameworks, and performance/security testing practices Ensures compliance and quality gates across all technology initiatives Metrics & Performance Management Builds and maintains dashboards for delivery predictability, resource capacity, and throughput Implements data-driven insights for decision-making and continuous improvement Focused on automation, consolidation, and sustainability of IT services Organizational Change (OCM), Resource Management (RM), and Business Technology Account Management (AM) Creates and deploys OCM playbooks to improve adoption and accelerate benefits realization Partners with HR and Communications for stakeholder engagement and training strategies Manages IT resource management framework and data input/output Leads, directs and motivates Business Technology Account Managers through leadership communication, performance management and employee management IT Financial and Supplier Management Establishes financial transparency for run vs. change, unit cost baselines, and optimization opportunities Supports budget and financial analysis, cost governance, and partner with IT contract owners on contract management and financial controls
COMPETENCIES
Extensive business and technical orientation with a working knowledge of financial and economic analysis, regulatory frameworks, engineering and IT principles, Artificial Intelligence (AI), process mapping, workflow management and general IT business practices Extensive knowledge and experience in strategic planning in order to successfully integrate strategic, operational, financial, architectural, and regulatory issues affecting strategic objectives and to facilitate multi-layered processes from officer level through operation work groups Strong ability to develop consensus positions with a wide range of internal and external personnel to establish and accomplish objectives, including IT leadership team, enterprises architecture, cybersecurity/GRC, Finance/FinOps, business leaders, data owners/stewards, compliance, legal/privacy, and records management. Strong executive communication and ability to influence without direct authority. Strategic thinking and business acumen Data-driven decision-making and analytical skills Ability to influence and drive change across diverse teams Strong governance and compliance mindset Ability to be innovative and open to change Ability to motivate employees Ability to work with senior business executives to find creative solutions Must operate with the highest standards of integrity
QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university with minimum seven+ years relevant experience in information technology/engineering, including five years of management experience, IT leadership, strategy execution, governance, portfolio management or enterprise enablement, budget/financial management, Desired Experience in regulated environments and/or critical infrastructure Master's degree Working experience with Artificial Intelligence tools and practices
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints Ability to write and present effective and persuasive speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or styles on controversial/complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors
ANALYSIS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ensures analysis activities consist of input and guiding principles from IT architecture, IT operating model, business and enterprise strategy.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit up to 2/3 of the time and talk and listen for long periods of time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Office environment with some travel
SAFETY AND ADA STATEMENT
Safety Statement:
Safety is a core value at (TXNM Energy/PNM/TNMP) and our vision, "everyone goes home safe", reflects our commitment to promoting an environment conducive to learning, improving and building safety practices. Our safety value is built upon the belief that every employee deserves to work in an environment free from harm. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Statement:
If you require assistance with the job application process due to a disability, please contact HR ADA Analyst, at 505-241-4627.
