IT Director

About the role

The IT Director leads INDOT's technology strategy, aligning long-range goals with organizational mission and statewide priorities. This role oversees policy development, IT operations, systems planning, and major technology initiatives while ensuring effective collaboration across divisions.

Responsibilities

• Establish current and long-range technology goals in accordance with the agency mission.
• Lead discussions in the development of agency policy and planning for the future.
• Set policies and procedures, review methods, processes, and specifications of the IT systems to develop strategies.
• Act as a liaison between information systems and other functions of the agency.
• Directly supervise or provide functional direction to Deputy Information Technology Director(s), function manager(s), supervisor(s) and other information technology staff.
• Dispense technical advice, guidance, direction, and authorization to carry out major plans and procedures.
• Analyze high-level business needs and research new technologies to identify and select IT hardware and software products to support internal business processes.
• Represent the agency’s information technology division at events and meetings that are within and outside of state government.
• Participate in the budgeting process with agency executives for the information technology division.
• Oversee IT projects through their entire lifecycle to ensure timely completion and within budget.
• Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.
• Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees.
• Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of the organization and management of the state agency’s operations.
• Considerable knowledge of the organization and management of state government.
• Ability to negotiate complex and large sum agreements with other agencies, divisions, and outside vendors.
• Ability to frame issues based on the policy implications associated with managing what is otherwise a very technical discipline.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
• Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.

Qualifications

• A degree is not required. However, at least 7+ years of experience in Information Technology or a related field with experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.
• Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

• Strong leadership and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in IT project management and budgeting.
• Knowledge of state government operations and policies.
• Ability to negotiate and collaborate with various stakeholders.

Benefits

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans.
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards.
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution.
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match.
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options.
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs.
• Group life insurance.
• Free Parking for most positions.
• Free LinkedIn Learning access.

Pay

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $107,302.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.