Division Leader - Application & Data Services (IT Manager 6)

The Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) is seeking an exceptional executive leader to serve as the Division Leader for the Application & Data Services (ADS) Division . Reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer, this position is responsible for defining and executing the technology strategy for enterprise applications, data platforms, software engineering, analytics, and digital modernization initiatives across the Laboratory.

This role will serve as the executive technology leader for LANL’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Modernization Program -a multi-year institutional transformation that will modernize the Laboratory’s business systems, business processes, and digital capabilities. The successful candidate will partner closely with executive leadership, business organizations, federal sponsors, and technical teams to deliver one of the Laboratory’s largest and most complex institutional initiatives.

The Application & Data Services Division consists of more than 150 software engineers, architects, developers, product owners, Scrum Masters, business analysts, data professionals, and technology leaders delivering enterprise software, application integration, cloud services, analytics, artificial intelligence enablement, and mission-critical business applications supporting Finance, Human Resources, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Security, Environmental, Safety, Health, and Laboratory operations.

As a member of the CIO Executive Leadership Team, the Division Leader will help establish enterprise technology strategy while driving organizational modernization, innovation, and operational excellence across the Laboratory.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic vision, planning, and execution for the Application & Data Services Division.
• Serve as the executive technology leader for the Laboratory’s ERP Modernization Program, ensuring successful planning, implementation, integration, organizational readiness, and long-term sustainment.
• Establish the enterprise application strategy supporting modernization of business capabilities through cloud-enabled, data-driven, and secure technology solutions.
• Partner with Laboratory executives, business organizations, federal sponsors, and external implementation partners to successfully deliver large-scale enterprise transformation initiatives.
• Drive modernization of legacy applications through cloud technologies, automation, DevSecOps, Agile product delivery, API integration, and modern software engineering practices.
• Lead enterprise data strategy by advancing data governance, data quality, analytics, business intelligence, AI-enabled capabilities, and enterprise information management.
• Oversee enterprise software engineering, product management, application architecture, systems integration, and lifecycle management for critical institutional systems.
• Ensure enterprise applications meet cybersecurity, compliance, and operational resilience requirements while serving as the Information System Owner (ISO) for designated LANL Enterprise Major Applications (LEMA).
• Foster a culture focused on innovation, collaboration, customer partnership, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Provide executive leadership for division financial management, workforce planning, succession planning, talent development, organizational performance, and resource prioritization.
• Build strong partnerships across the CIO organization-including Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Services, Customer Experience, and Program Strategy & Execution-to deliver integrated technology solutions supporting Laboratory priorities.

Demonstrated experience leading large-scale enterprise technology transformation initiatives, including ERP implementations, enterprise application modernization, business process transformation, or similar institutional modernization efforts. Experience aligning technology investments with organizational strategy while delivering measurable business outcomes.

ERP Modernization Leadership

Demonstrated success leading or supporting enterprise ERP implementations involving Finance, Human Resources, Supply Chain, Asset Management, Manufacturing, Procurement, Project Systems, or related enterprise capabilities. Experience working with commercial ERP platforms such as SAP S/4HANA, Oracle Cloud ERP, Workday, or equivalent enterprise business systems is highly desirable. Experience integrating ERP systems with enterprise applications, data platforms, and cloud technologies.

Executive Leadership

Demonstrated experience leading large, complex Information Technology organizations through senior managers and technical leaders. Experience establishing strategic direction, leading organizational change, developing executive roadmaps, and managing organizational performance in a highly matrixed environment.

Application & Software Engineering

Demonstrated experience leading enterprise software engineering organizations utilizing Agile methodologies, DevSecOps, cloud-native architectures, product management, enterprise integration, and modern software development practices.

Data Strategy & Analytics

Experience developing and implementing enterprise data strategies including governance, analytics, reporting, business intelligence, AI enablement, and data architecture that improve organizational decision making and operational performance.

Strategic Collaboration

Exceptional ability to build trusted partnerships with executive leadership, business organizations, federal sponsors, and external implementation partners. Demonstrated success communicating complex technical concepts to executive audiences and building consensus across diverse stakeholder groups.

Business & Financial Management

Demonstrated experience leading organizational financial planning, budgeting, workforce planning, performance management, and strategic resource allocation within a large technology organization.

Organizational Modernization

Experience transforming technology organizations through modernization of software delivery, cloud adoption, Agile product delivery, organizational change management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Institutional Leadership

Ability to understand institutional priorities and align enterprise technology investments with Laboratory mission objectives while fostering collaboration across organizations to maximize value and operational effectiveness.

Education/Experience:

Position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Business Information Systems, Engineering, or related field from an accredited institution and 15 years of progressively responsible experience, including significant executive leadership experience managing large technology organizations; or an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience.

Desired Qualifications:

Enterprise Architecture

Experience developing enterprise application architecture, cloud strategy, integration strategy, API management, platform modernization, and application portfolio management.

Artificial Intelligence & Data

Experience leveraging artificial intelligence, machine learning, predictive analytics, and enterprise data platforms to improve business operations and organizational performance.

Cloud & Modern Engineering

Experience leading organizations utilizing:

• Cloud-native application development
• Microsoft Azure and/or AWS
• Platform as a Service (PaaS)
• DevSecOps automation
• CI/CD pipelines
• Microservices architecture
• Enterprise integration platforms

Federal / DOE Environment

Experience leading Information Technology organizations within the Federal Government, DOE/NNSA complex, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), or similarly complex research organizations. Knowledge of Los Alamos National Laboratory mission, operations, and culture is highly desirable.

Clearance

Active DOE Q Clearance or equivalent Top Secret clearance preferred.

Work Location: The work location for this position is hybrid and is located in Los Alamos, NM and Santa Fe, NM. Hybrid is defined as working partially onsite/partially offsite but within 2 hours ground commute of this location. All work locations are at the discretion of management and can change at any time with appropriate notice., *Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 (https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0472.2-border-a-chg1-ltdchg/@@images/file) for additional information.

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Lead one of the most strategically important technology organizations at Los Alamos National Laboratory and help shape the future of enterprise business systems, data, and digital capabilities that enable the Laboratory’s national security mission.