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IT Transformation Leader (DOT Executive VIII)

Salary

$135,418.00 - $211,382.00 Annually

Location

Anne Arundel County

Job Type

Full Time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

8086ES-TSOITTL-11/25

Department

Maryland Department of Transportation.

Opening Date

11/20/2025

Closing Date

12/4/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

OPEN RECRUITMENT

Executive Service Position

(This position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.)

If you have ever taken a flight from BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport; renewed your Maryland driver’s license; traveled to an Orioles game on the Light Rail; embarked on a cruise from the Port of Baltimore; received roadside assistance from CHART Emergency Patrol; or reduced your commute time by using one of Maryland’s toll roads then you have experienced some of the superb services provided by the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT).

MDOT has various careers for people of all experiences, backgrounds, and abilities who come together to contribute to one mission—connecting our customers to life’s opportunities. Join us in serving our Maryland residents, visitors, and businesses!

The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) is seeking an experienced and strategic IT Transformation Leader (DOT Executive VIII) to support the Office of Information Technology in advancing MDOT’s enterprise information technology transformation strategy. This position will support initiatives that modernize IT capabilities, enhance operational resilience, and enable business innovation through technology. The IT Transformation Leader will assist in leading large-scale, cross-functional programs that integrate new technologies, optimize operating models, and strengthen IT governance and delivery practices across MDOT.

Core Competencies:

+ Collaborate with the senior executive team to design, implement, and govern transformation portfolios—ranging from infrastructure modernization and cybersecurity maturity to digital platform enablement and enterprise change management.

+ Strengthen operational resilience and cybersecurity posture through business continuity, disaster recovery, and incident response planning.

+ Help ensure alignment between technology investments and business strategy.

+ Assist in translating MDOT’s strategic vision into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.

+ Partner with Governance Leadership to establish and implement overall policies and procedures, establish governance frameworks, and transformation milestones.

+ Recommend emerging technologies and platforms that support MDOT’s long-term business and operational goals.

+ Assist in driving automation, data-informed decisions, and user-focused design throughout all technology infrastructure.

+ Partner with senior executives and operations leaders to drive digital transformation, process improvement, and innovation.

This position serves as a trusted advisor to IT and Departmental Leadership, bridging the gap between technology strategy and business execution to achieve MDOT’s strategic objectives and enhance service delivery for Maryland’s citizens.

The current vacancy exists at MDOT TSO in the Office of Administration, which is located in Hanover, MD. (Anne Arundel County).

This position may allow a hybrid work schedule, including telework and on-site work hours.

MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits

Qualifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: A bachelor’s degree with major coursework in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience: Ten (10) years of progressive IT leadership experience to include five (5) years of managing transformation or modernization initiatives.

The ideal candidate will possess:

+ Proven track record of leading enterprise-scale technology programs within large or complex organizations.

+ Experience facilitating collaboration within a decentralized IT environment.

+ Knowledge and experience of IT systems that support infrastructure-related activities, such as transportation, utilities, and other federally regulated industries.

+ Ability to think strategically and articulate a strategy intelligently, conveying a strong, clear vision.

+ Ability to understand the importance of quickly learning the lines of business and related critical business processes that OTTS must support to provide required services effectively and efficiently.

+ Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

+ Proven ability to lead change and foster organizational innovation.

+ Familiarity with project management and service management frameworks (e.g., Agile, PMP, ITIL).

+ Well-developed negotiation, persuasion, listening, and conflict resolution skills.

+ Ability to communicate effectively one-on-one or to a larger group and interact effectively with senior management and business unit leaders, as well as interact constructively with internal customers, stakeholders, and suppliers.

Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position for which you are applying.

If you have held more than one position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.

Licenses & Certifications

None.

Additional Information

TO APPLY: You must complete an MDOT employment application (DTS-1) online to be considered for this recruitment. RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE MDOT EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION. No paper applications will be accepted.

Selected candidates may be subject to background and reference checks.

You may apply online at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd . Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 pm on 12/04/2025.

Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please notify in advance. MD Relay Service Number (711). Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

The Maryland Department of Transportation is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees; all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.

Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( http://www.naces.org ) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation ( https://www.wes.org/ ) .

The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a covered bargaining unit.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. MDOT does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Issued Date: 11/20/2025

The purpose of the supplemental questions listed below is to evaluate your experience and education further to determine your eligibility for this job classification. Answer each question accurately and thoroughly. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described in detail in the Work History section of this application. If you cite experience in your response that is not included in the Work History section of this application, your application may be considered incomplete, and you may not receive further consideration for this position. Questions with text answers require you to include the name of the employer/organization and dates of the specific experience.

Come join the Maryland Department of Transportation Team! We offer more than just a paycheck!!!! We offer healthcare, dental, long term disability, flexible work schedules, and so much more. Read all about our fabulous benefits in detail by visiting:

https://www.mdot.maryland.gov/tso/pages/index.aspx?pageid=152

Don't miss out on a great opportunity for a challenging career along with fabulous benefits!

*Benefits are offered to all full-time, part-time permanent and contractual (partially subsidized) employees. Temporary employees do not receive benefits.

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Do you possess a bachelor’s degree with major coursework in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field?

+ Yes

+ No

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Do you have ten (10) years of progressive IT leadership experience?

+ Yes

+ No

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If you answered "Yes" to question #2, please describe this experience in detail to include where (employer) and when (month/year to month/year) you obtained this experience. Please note that this experience must also be documented in your application. If you answered "No" to question #2, please write "N/A".

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Do you have five (5) years of experience managing transformation or modernization initiatives?

+ Yes

+ No

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If you answered "Yes" to question #4, please describe this experience in detail to include where (employer) and when (month/year to month/year) you obtained this experience. Please note that this experience must also be documented in your application. If you answered "No" to question #4, please write "N/A".

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Employer

Maryland Department of Transportation

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Website

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