Director of Performance Engineering (IT Program Director III) jobs in United States
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NEOGOV · 2 hours ago

Director of Performance Engineering (IT Program Director III)

NEOGOV is seeking a strategic leader for their Department of Information Technology. The Director of Enterprise Services & Performance Engineering will drive performance and transparency in government technology, overseeing metrics, compliance, and team leadership.

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Responsibilities

Developing and implementing enterprise-wide metrics, KPIs, and dashboards to provide clear visibility into IT effectiveness, project and program performance, and strategic alignment
Providing executive oversight and leadership in areas such as engineering & operations enterprise architecture, enterprise document services, and project & program management to ensure cost-effective and strategic service delivery
Partnering and working collaboratively with other Chief Directors such as Customer Experience and Infrastructure
Establishing a robust controls framework to ensure compliance with all laws, regulations, and internal policies, mitigating risk and strengthening organizational accountability
Supervising and mentoring a team of directors, managers, and multidisciplinary professionals, fostering a culture of technical excellence, continuous improvement, and professional growth
Participating in strategic planning, developing budgets, and representing the department on internal and external committees
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Enterprise performance managementIT governance frameworksData visualization toolsStrategic planningProject portfolio managementContinuous improvementTechnical excellenceTeam leadershipCollaboration

Required

Possession of a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, business or public administration, or closely related field; plus seven years of progressively responsible experience in applying and/or managing information technology systems and resources to meet the needs of a government or business organization
The appointee is required to complete a criminal background and credit check to the satisfaction of the employer

Preferred

Advanced certifications in related engineering, technical, or operational disciplines
Demonstrated experience in a senior IT leadership role within a large public sector, private sector, or highly regulated environment
Proven hands-on experience with enterprise-grade performance management and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, ServiceNow Performance Analytics)
A track record of successfully managing a technology portfolio
Extensive experience in designing and implementing IT governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) frameworks from the ground up

Benefits

Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
Group Term Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
LiveWell Program
Flexible Spending Programs
Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
Paid Holidays
Contributory Retirement Plan
Deferred Compensation
Employee Assistance Program
Employees' Child Care Center
Continuous Learning Opportunities
Commuter Benefits Accounts

Company

NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.

H1B Sponsorship

NEOGOV has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (13)
2024 (10)
2023 (10)
2022 (18)
2021 (14)
2020 (16)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$700M
Key Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Shane Evangelist
CEO
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Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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