Director of Information & Operational Technology

Division: Management Information Services
Reports to: CEO/General Manager
Status: Exempt / Non-Union / Full Time / Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Work location: On-site at 250 A Street, Springfield, OR 97477

About the Role

Springfield Utility Board (SUB) is an independently operated municipal electric and water utility governed by a locally-elected board. Serving over 25 square miles in and around Springfield, Oregon (population 55,000), SUB provides some of the lowest water and electric rates in the Pacific Northwest. As a customer-owned community resource, SUB focuses on excellent customer service, affordable rates, and community support.

The Director of Information & Operational Technology leads technology strategy, enterprise systems, cybersecurity, and transformational initiatives for the utility. This role ensures the application of cost-effectiveness and continuous quality improvement across all programs and functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology strategy, enterprise systems, cybersecurity, and transformational initiatives.
• Develop and administer departmental operating and capital budgets.
• Supervise professional and technical staff, including performance evaluations, team development, and operational planning.
• Oversee technology operations for a utilities or similarly complex service delivery organization.
• Collaborate with the governing Board and management to align technology initiatives with organizational goals.

Requirements

• Minimum of ten (10) years of combined experience in Information and Operational Technology.
• Minimum of five (5) years of executive or senior management experience leading technology department operations.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience supervising professional or technical staff, including performance evaluations and team development.
• Demonstrated experience developing and administering departmental operating and capital budgets.
• Experience leading technology strategy, enterprise systems, cybersecurity, and transformational initiatives.
• Preferred experience in utilities or a similarly complex service delivery organization of comparable size.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a closely related field (required). An equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible executive-level experience may be considered.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), Information Technology, Information Systems, or a closely related field (preferred).

Pay

$14,743.74 – $17,244.94 per month (starting salary: $14,743.74/month).

About the Community

Springfield is a family-friendly community in the south Willamette Valley, located between the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers, known for excellent fishing. The Eugene-Springfield metropolitan area is accessible via Interstate 5 and Oregon’s second-largest airport. The region offers diverse activities, including performing arts, sports, outdoor recreation, and higher education opportunities at institutions like the University of Oregon.