EXECUTIVE IT DIRECTOR - 77990

Executive Service

Background Check:

This position requires a name based and cjis criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Who we are and what we do:

Strategic Technology Solutions (STS), a division of the Tennessee Department of Finance & Administration, serves as the State of Tennessees central information technology organization. STS partners with state agencies to deliver secure, reliable, and innovative technology solutions that support government services across Tennessee. Through a shared services model, STS provides technology strategy, infrastructure, enterprise solutions, cybersecurity, and digital services that help agencies operate more efficiently and better serve Tennesseans. STS works closely with agencies across multiple business domains to modernize technology, improve customer experience, strengthen operational performance, and drive successful delivery of enterprise initiatives. As part of the States ongoing Enterprise IT Transformation efforts, STS is committed to building high-performing teams, advancing modern product and service delivery practices, and creating technology solutions that support the evolving needs of Tennessee government and the citizens it serves.

How you make a difference in this role:

As the Executive IT Director, you will play a key leadership role in shaping the future of technology for the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC). You will help drive innovation, modernization, and strategic technology initiatives that support the agencys mission to protect Tennessees environment and natural resources. In this role, you will: Partner with agency leadership and Strategic Technology Solutions (STS) to align technology investments with business priorities and statewide strategy Lead modernization efforts that improve digital services, operational efficiency, and customer experience Build and mentor high-performing teams focused on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement Champion agile and product-oriented delivery practices that increase responsiveness, value, and service quality Strengthen technology governance, cybersecurity, and operational reliability across the organization Serve as a trusted advisor who translates complex technology challenges into practical, mission-focused solutions Your leadership will directly influence how technology enables TDEC to better serve Tennesseans, support employees, and advance critical environmental initiatives across the state.

Job Overview:

As the Executive IT Director, you will play a key leadership role in shaping the future of technology for the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC). You will help drive innovation, modernization, and strategic technology initiatives that support the agency's mission to protect Tennessee's environment and natural resources.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide executive oversight for all TDEC IT services, operations, and enterprise technology initiatives.

• Lead agency technology strategy, planning, budgeting, and resource management in alignment with statewide IT direction and business priorities.

• Oversee the delivery and performance of enterprise products, digital services, infrastructure, and modernization initiatives.

• Establish and maintain effective IT governance, cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance practices.

• Partner with Strategic Technology Solutions (STS), agency leadership, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure successful technology delivery and operational excellence.

• Lead and develop high-performing teams through coaching, workforce planning, performance management, and succession planning.

• Drive adoption of agile and product-oriented delivery practices to improve service quality, efficiency, and customer outcomes.

• Monitor organizational performance through metrics, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Support procurement, contract oversight, vendor management, and technology investment planning.

• Represent TDEC IT in executive discussions, enterprise initiatives, and cross-functional collaborations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree or masters degree in business administration or Information Technology. Relevant professional information technology experience may be substituted for the required degree. 7+ years IT, Leadership, or Project Management experience on complex IT development and implementation projects.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in the governmental sector (local, state, or federal). Strong IT technical and leadership background. Experience with Planview IT Project Portfolio Management software.

Certification in one or more of the following: Project Management Professional (PMP), Six Sigma, LEAN, Business Process Management. Experience with Agile Methodologies and Vendor/Partner Management.

Pursuant to the State of Tennessee's Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State's policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person's race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.