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Arizona Public Service - APS · 13 hours ago

Director Information Technology Utility Communications

Arizona Public Service (APS) is seeking a strategic technology leader to shape the future of communications in the energy sector. As the Director of IT Utility Communications, you will lead the vision and strategy for enterprise-wide infrastructure and network systems, ensuring reliable and secure energy delivery across Arizona.

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Rhonda Snider, aPHR, LSSGB
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Responsibilities

Lead Strategy & Vision : Define and execute short- and long-term strategies for IT infrastructure, telecommunications, and disaster recovery operations
Drive Operational Excellence : Oversee the performance, maintenance, and modernization of statewide data and communication networks
Ensure Reliability & Resilience : Establish plans and processes that safeguard the continuous operation of mission-critical technology services
Lead High-Performing Teams : Inspire and develop leaders and technical experts across multiple domains, including IP networks, voice systems, communication platforms, and infrastructure engineering
Optimize Technology Investments : Manage enterprise software and hardware portfolios, ensuring cost efficiency and alignment with business needs
Strengthen Governance : Develop and enforce IT operational processes for change, configuration, problem management, and service quality
Collaborate & Influence : Partner with senior business leaders to align technology strategy with organizational priorities and customer needs

Qualification

IT infrastructure leadershipNetwork engineeringTelecommunicationsDisaster recoveryStrategic planningClient relationship managementBusiness process knowledgeTeam managementMicrosoft Office proficiencyOral communicationWritten communicationPresentation skillsInterpersonal skillsCritical thinkingCreativity

Required

B.S. in Computer Science, Business, Electrical Engineering or related degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Comprehensive IT technical and managerial knowledge with a minimum of ten (10) years progressively responsible experience with emphasis in client relationship management, consulting, engineering, construction, development and implementation of information systems
Five (5) of the ten years of experience in an IT leadership role with proven ability to develop and manage high performing teams
Significant knowledge of business processes, competitive trends and developments in industry drivers
Demonstrated effective oral, written and presentation communication skills; marketing and negotiation skills; and the highest quality interpersonal and people management skills
Strong critical thinking and creativity skills along with the ability to exercise sound judgment by making decisions based on accurate and timely analyses
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet

Preferred

MBA or Masters degree preferred

Company

Arizona Public Service - APS

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APS is Arizona’s largest and longest serving electric utility, providing power for nearly 1.2 million customers in 11 of the state’s 15 counties.

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (7)
2024 (1)
2023 (3)
2022 (3)
2021 (1)
2020 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.95B
Key Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-01-08Debt Financing· $1.81B
2024-10-18Grant· $70M
2009-09-16Grant· $70.5M

Leadership Team

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Juli West
Vice President Supply Chain, CPO
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Monica Whiting
VP, Customer Experience and Chief Customer Officer
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