Director, IT Applications

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is about more than power.

We’re about the power of relationships.

Our employees have the opportunity to work together to ensure electricity is delivered reliably and affordably to the millions of people living in our service territory.

We have been voted one of Arkansas’ Best Places to work by Arkansas Business and we are looking for a member of our team who is passionate about our mission to keep the lights on!

We have a core ideology here at SPP that we stand by: Do the right thing, for the right reason, in the right way.

We believe in supporting our employees through a fantastic benefits package:


* Competitive and transparent pay with bonus opportunities


* Excellent insurance package including three great medical plans to choose from, employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance


* Relocation bonus (if applicable)


* Hybrid working environment for positions that are eligible


* Fantastic contributions to your retirement through a 401(k) savings plan with employer-match benefits and a pension (defined benefit plan) fully funded by SPP

COMPENSATION INFORMATION
The salary range(s) represents our good faith estimate for the role at this time.

While we strive to provide competitive and transparent compensation, there may be circumstances where an offer is above or outside of the listed range.

We are open to discussing salary expectations with qualified candidates considering factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience and geographic location will all be considered during the hiring process.

Director of IT Applications Pay Range - $163,200.00 - $216,200.00

Join Our Team as Director, IT Applications

Are you ready to lead a dynamic team at the forefront of technology? We’re searching for an experienced and visionary Director, IT Applications to guide our talented IT Applications group.

This leader will bring fresh perspectives, challenge the status quo, and drive service excellence across our organization.

The ideal candidate is a strategic leader who excels in fast-paced environments, prioritizes customer service, and remains at the forefront of current and emerging technologies.

They are a bold thinker, unafraid to challenge the norm, and approach leadership with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.

A skilled communicator and collaborator, they understand the intricacies of enterprise IT within real-time operations and have experience working across all levels of an organization.

Above all, they are passionate about continuous improvement and championing innovation.

What You’ll Do:

As Director, IT Applications, you will lead a talented team in overseeing the design, development, implementation, maintenance, and support of critical software systems across key business areas, including Reliability Coordination, Tariff Administration, Regional Scheduling, Engineering, Day-ahead and Real-time Market Operations, a...