Division Director - Director of Technology and Innovation

The Department of Transportation seeks a Director of Technology and Innovation to provide leadership, direction to a staff of State and contractual employees, while leading the initiatives to cultivate and drive innovation across the department in support of DelDOT’s mission, vision and goals. This position collaborates with the Senior Leadership Team and other key stakeholders to set strategic goals, developing IT operational benefits, and corresponding business cases and foster technology innovations across all divisions. This position reports directly to the Cabinet Secretary, and is a member of the Department’s policy-setting Executive Management and Strategic Leadership Teams.

Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met.

1. Experience in using an integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Responsible for developing and administering the Division of Technology Innovation’s $24 million budget and providing input into the allocation of funds for Technology Services.
   
• Provides recommendations, guidance and direction to management for the purpose of understanding, meeting organizational and operational goals and objectives and identifying/resolving problems/needs.
   
• Interprets, explains, and applies applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
   
• Provides representation at meetings, hearing, contract negotiations, presentations, proceedings, and committees.
   
• Collaborate with others to identify opportunities to enhance business services through technology
   
• Identify and assess upcoming investment needs and facilitate planning and communication of requests.
   
• Foster and cultivate technology innovation across all divisions within the department.
   
• Serves as the department liaison with the Department of Technology and Innovation.
   
• Work in partnership with senior leaders on strategic initiatives related to Technology Innovation to continuously improve policies, standards, and procedures by anticipating issues, providing advice and sharing knowledge and best practices.
   
• Responsible for developing and administering the Technology Innovation budget and providing input into the allocation of funds for Technology Services.
   
• Monitors and analyzes program expenditures for compliance with federal regulations and contractual agreements and projecting budget requests and federal reimbursements. 
   
• Interfaces with agency officials, federal government representatives, program representatives, and employees in order to compile and analyze data and recommend improvements or solutions.
   
• Analyzes pertinent legislation and state/federal regulation to anticipate the effect on the agency's operations.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Director of Technology and Innovation

Please attach a resume with your online application or use the resume tab in DEL to provide a detailed description of how your education, training and/or experience meets each job requirement and preferential requirement including employer, experience/responsibilities and dates (month/year) of employment/training. Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas.

1. Possession of a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field.
2. Five years experience in information technology development and implementation.
3. Five years experience in identifying, evaluating, and implementing emerging technologies.
4. Five years experience in developing and implementing a technology innovation framework.
5. Five years experience in managing technology modernization programs.
6. Five years experience in managing large strategic initiatives and corresponding budgets.
7. Five years experience in operations management which includes planning, directing, coordinating, controlling, and evaluating operations typically through subordinate supervisors.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.  DelDOT does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

Pre-employment Drug Testing:  Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

Criminal background check:  A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.  The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at http://ben.omb.delaware.gov/

The application and resume are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the resume to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the job requirements must be supported by the information supplied on your resume including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

 Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at www.delawarestatejobs.com.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.  The State of Delaware – An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.