Information Technology Manager - Enterprise Data Management
Colorado Springs, CO
Information Technology Manager - Enterprise Data Management
Job Type: Supervisor/Manager
Pay Range $161,000 to $191,000
Location Colorado Springs, CO
Date First Posted 4/23/25
Applications are being accepted through: 5/2/25
*If no date is displayed, applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis; however, this job posting may close at any time after a minimum of 5 days of being posted.
Information Technology Manager - Enterprise Data Management
This job is eligible for relocation assistance to Colorado Springs.
Colorado Springs Utilities' Information Technology Division is hiring an Enterprise Data Manager to lead our data management and analytics teams and initiatives. The successful candidate will have experience leading other managerial teams and their subordinates , and will develop and execute our organization's data strategy, ensuring data integrity, security, and accessibility. We are seeking an individual with extensive experience in data architecture, governance, and analytics, and who possesses strong leadership skills and a desire to lead teams of IT professionals in ways that drive engagement, collaboration, development, and business results.
This leadership role will also serve as the primary point of contact for internal business and vendor partners, along with overseeing staffing, performance management, and continuous service improvement. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to build a strong technical culture around our enterprise systems that emphasize technical excellence, rapid iteration, strong security, and seamless user experiences.
Technical Responsibilities
Leading the development and implementation of both a comprehensive data strategy and an artificial intelligence strategy aligned with organizational goals
Overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise data systems and databases
Ensuring data quality, integrity, and security across all data platforms, including a centralized data repository to facilitate our organization's digital transformation
Leading data governance processes and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity and regulatory requirements
Collaborating with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to understand data needs and providing strategic solutions
Developing metrics, measures, and publishing the performance of provided IT services, and enabling continuous improvement activities in collaboration with stakeholder groups
Assisting with the preparation of budget for IT systems and services under the team's purview
Partnering with business stakeholders, vendors, IT management, and IT architects to provide a strategic vision and creating system roadmaps and business processes to support digital transformation
Supporting business needs, concerns, and expectations of stakeholder groups in planning and executing projects, meeting project requirements, and creating project deliverables
Balancing competing project constraints, including but not limited to scope, quality, schedule, budget, resources, and risks to accommodate the needs of each user
Developing and implementing strategies for disaster recovery and business continuity to ensure robust and resilient applications infrastructure
Staying current with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation and continuous improvement
Leadership Responsibilities
Cultivating leadership and a culture of collaboration within the IT department, encouraging staff to lead projects with autonomy
Mentoring and coaching team members while providing feedback to foster career growth and development
Identifying and nurturing high-potential staff and future leaders through strategic succession planning
Demonstrating change leadership to inspire the team to adopt and champion new challenges and opportunities
Coaching supervisors on identifying and mitigating potential points of team conflict
Demonstrating ownership and accountability for team, departmental, and organizational outcomes
Communicating system changes and functionality to both technical and non-technical audiences across the organization
Prioritizing professional development and continuous learning through providing resources and support
Driving the analysis of workforce knowledge and skills required to effectively deliver on the organization's strategy
Who You Are
Demonstrated IT leadership experience through leading other managerial teams; experience in a Utilities or Energy sector is valued
Experience developing, leading, and/or influencing enterprise data management strategies and data governance strategies
Knowledge of data architecture and analytics
Proficiency in database management systems; Oracle and SQL Server are valued
Experience with data integration tools and technologies
Experience with cloud platforms is valued (e.g., AWS, Azure)
Knowledge of data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI)
Familiarity with machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a closely related field is valued
Who We Are
One of the largest four-service public utilities in the nation (over 500,000 customers)
A national leader in reliability (power on an average of 99.991% of the time)
Diamond Designation recipient from the American Public Power Association – a utility sector leader in reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvements
Located at the base of the Rocky Mountains in the third-most desired city to live in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2024)
Our Commitment to Our Employees
Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We do not just say people are important – we prove it! That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.
Time Off – Because everybody needs time off to recharge
Vacation – New employees accrue 13 days of paid time off to start, while our more tenured employees accrue 24 days per year
Personal Leave –3 days per year of personal leave
Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
Sick Leave – Accrue 12 days of sick leave annually for those days when you or a family member is feeling under the weather
Vacation Buy – Purchase up to 40 hours of additional vacation time
Pension Plan – Looking forward to a comfortable lifestyle once you’re done working? The Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA) provides you with retirement benefits and peace of mind when you retire
Medical – Select from three comprehensive medical plans, starting at $0 per month. Employees also enjoy access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA). (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
Wellness Program – Voluntary wellness program that allows you and your spouse to each earn up to $500 to use towards healthcare expenses, $100 in Visa gift cards, and up to $400 in gym membership reimbursements
Dental – Select from two dental plans, with in-network PPO preventive care covered at 100% and access to orthodontia coverage (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
Vision – Voluntary plan that covers full vision care services and discounts on LASIK eye surgery (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
Retirement Saving Programs – Supplement your pension plan with voluntary retirement programs such as the PERAPlus 401(k) and MissionSquare’s Roth IRA and 457 plans
Disability Coverage – Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance available for purchase (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Makes the going a little easier by aiding with mental health, stress management, work-life balance, financial and legal matters, and much more
Long-Term Care Insurance (LTC) – Whether it's due to an accident or a serious illness, LTC insurance is available for purchase to help you and your loved ones (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
Life Insurance – Company-paid life insurance and supplemental coverage available (effective the 1st of the month following your start date)
Tuition Reimbursement – Employees are eligible to receive up to $5,250 annually for Tuition Reimbursement
Qualifying Public Service Employer – Payments made towards student loans may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
ATTENTION :
All positions will be posted for a minimum of 5 calendar days.
Starting pay will be determined within the posted pay range based on the experience, education, and training of the successful candidate; if there is a single pay rate posted, the job starts at that rate.
Colorado Springs Utilities does not sponsor work visas of any kind (including but not limited to H-1B, TN, or F-1 student visas with an OPT extension). Eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
Colorado Springs Utilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Our differences make us richer. Learning and growing from one another makes us more than what we were. We want our workforce to be as diverse as our business and recognize the limitless benefits of this commitment. Our desire is to have the organization reflect the diversity of the Pikes Peak Region. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, it is our commitment that no person shall be unlawfully discriminated against because of race, color, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, religious convictions, veteran status, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Affirmative Action is Colorado Springs Utilities’ effort to ensure positive steps are taken to have a representative workforce reflective of the relevant available labor force.
For more information regarding applicant rights, visit https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm
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Job Type: Supervisor/Manager
