City of Albuquerque Director of Technology and Innovation

City of Albuquerque, NM

$90K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in a related field from an accredited institution.
  • Minimum of seven years management experience in information systems.
  • At least six years of supervisory experience.
  • Valid New Mexico Driver's License or ability to obtain by date of hire.
  • ITIL Certification required within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

  • Manage all department services and activities city-wide.
  • Direct cybersecurity efforts alongside the DTI cybersecurity team.
  • Oversee integration and support of technology services to various city departments.
  • Establish and maintain technology policies and standards for compliance.
  • Develop departmental objectives and prioritize service areas.
  • Monitor efficiency of service delivery and allocate resources as needed.
  • Serve as an advisor on technology issues to city officials and stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Full-time employment benefits package.
  • Opportunity for professional development and training.
  • Participation in community-focused technology initiatives.
  • Engagement with other city departments and external agencies.
  • Flexible work schedules may be considered.
Full Job Description
Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Albuquerque, NM
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Technology and Innovation
Division: TI-Strategic Support-DTI
Opening Date: 06/18/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Bargaining Unit: NU

Position Summary
Provide visionary, innovative, and inclusive leadership for the Department of Technology and Innovation (DTI) to position DTI as a high-value, high performing, and service-oriented asset for the City of Albuquerque and the community. Align the activities and services of the Department with City goals and needs. Coordinate services with other divisions, departments and outside agencies, consultants and vendors. Provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Department Directors and city officials.

This is an unclassified at-will position.
Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Essential and Supplemental Functions
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the functions listed below. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
  1. Assume full management responsibility for all department services and activities on a city-wide basis including, but not limited to, network and voice communications, imaging and video components, ERP, public safety, email communications, and 311 Community Contact Center.
  2. Direct cybersecurity resources, services, and activities utilizing DTI's cybersecurity team and working with all departments' information technology and data management resources.
  3. Direct department services and activities in support of City departments, services, staff, and partners.
  4. Direct, in accordance with City technology governance, the establishment, review, and maintenance of City technology policies and standards.
  5. Oversee review and remediation efforts to ensure compliance with relevant internal and external statutory, regulatory, and industry standards.
  6. Direct the development and implementation of departmental objectives, policies and priorities for each assigned service area; oversee the integration of city systems in assigned program areas.
  7. Establish appropriate service and staffing levels; monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods, tools, and procedures; allocate resources accordingly.
  8. Serve as an advisor for the City on information systems business and technology issues, challenges, and opportunities; review contracts, grants, budgets and other items to assist the City in evaluating, assessing, implementing, maintaining, and updating appropriate technology tools and services.
  9. Stay abreast of City goals and programs; work with departments to ensure best possible alignment of technology resources with those goals and programs.
  10. Oversee and participate in the development and administration of the department budget; approve the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; approve expenditures and implement budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.
  11. Explain, justify and defend department programs, policies and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues.
  12. Represent the Department of Technology and Innovation to other divisions, departments, elected officials, outside agencies, and the community.
  13. Provide staff assistance to the Administration; participate on a variety of boards, commissions and committees; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
  14. Provide staff support to assigned boards and commissions including the City of Albuquerque Information Systems Committee and the Technical Review Committee.
  15. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of information systems.
  16. Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive community inquiries and complaints.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:
  1. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements
Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

Master's degree from an accredited college or university; and

Seven (7) years management experience in information systems; and

To include six (6) years supervisory experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Possession of an Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Certification within six (6) months from date of hire.

Working Conditions

Environmental:
Office environment; exposure to computer screens.

Physical:
Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting for prolonged periods of time; use of computer keyboard.
01

Select the highest level of successfully completed related education as identified by the minimum requirements (if applicable, attach supporting degree or transcripts).
  • No High School Diploma
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Non/degree accredited- Some College
  • Associates
  • Bachelors
  • Masters
  • Juris Doctorate
  • Doctorate

02

Select the number of years of work experience you possess which relates to the minimum requirements, if applicable, add verifiable time in a temporary upgrade status and/or volunteer experience when selecting number of years.
  • No experience
  • 1 to less than 6 months
  • 6 to less than 12 months
  • 1 year to less than 2 years
  • 2 years to less than 3 years
  • 3 years to less than 4 years
  • 4 years to less than 5 years
  • 5 years to less than 6 years
  • 6 years to less than 7 years
  • 7 years to less than 8 years
  • 8 years to less than 9 years
  • 9 years to less than 10 years
  • 10 years to less than 11 years
  • 11 years to less than 12 years
  • 12 years to less than 13 years
  • 13 or more years

03

Do you possess a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or have the ability to obtain by date of hire (attach a copy of your Driver's License)?
  • Yes
  • No

04

I acknowledge that I am applying for an unclassified at-will position. Interviews may or may not be conducted as unclassified positions can be appointed.
  • Yes
  • No

05

I acknowledge that I am applying for a position that requires a successful completion of a security background check conducted by the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) of the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI).
  • Yes
  • No

06

Do you possess the supervisory experience outlined in the minimum requirements? If you have successfully completed the City of Albuquerque's Pre-Management Development Program (PMDP), please include two (2) additional years in your supervisory experience (attach certificate, if applicable).
  • Yes
  • No

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