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Director of Innovation & Technology

The City of Missouri City, Texas, seeks a forward-thinking and experienced technology executive to serve as its next Director of Innovation & Technology.

This is a high-impact opportunity to lead the technology systems, innovation strategy, and digital tools that support every City department. The Director will provide enterprise technology leadership, advance innovation, support responsible artificial intelligence integration, and help shape the City’s next generation of digital service delivery.

This executive-level role requires a leader who can balance strategic vision with practical implementation. The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day technology operations and help departments leverage technology to improve business processes, increase productivity, strengthen service delivery, and enhance the customer experience.

The Community

The City of Missouri City is one of the Houston region’s most dynamic communities, offering a strong location, exceptional quality of life, and the opportunity to serve in a city that continues to grow with purpose.

Located approximately 20 miles southwest of downtown Houston, Missouri City is primarily situated in Fort Bend County, with a small portion in Harris County. The City benefits from convenient access to U.S. 90A, State Highway 6, Beltway 8, and the Fort Bend Toll Road.

With a population of approximately 90,000 residents, Missouri City reflects the diversity of the greater Houston metropolitan area and is widely recognized for its inclusive and welcoming environment. The City offers a high standard of living, strong civic leadership, and a forward-looking community culture that values safety, diversity, engagement, and collaboration.

The City offers more than 20 parks totaling over 500 acres, miles of walking and biking trails, a modern Recreation and Tennis Center, Quail Valley Golf Course, City Centre, and unique community amenities such as the Edible Arbor Trail. Residents benefit from strong school options, nearby higher education institutions, and proximity to the Texas Medical Center and major healthcare networks throughout Fort Bend County and the Houston region.

The Department

The Innovation & Technology Department provides enterprise technology leadership, systems support, digital service delivery, geographic information system services, network services, desktop support, application development, technology planning, and related internal support services.

The Department has:

• A combined annual budget of approximately $8 million
• 16 full-time positions
• Responsibility for supporting technology operations throughout the organization

The Department maintains core technology infrastructure, supports City departments, advances technology projects, and helps the organization prepare for emerging technology needs.

Professional staff serve across the following technology service areas:

• Network engineering
• Desktop services and end-user support
• Application development and programming
• GIS administration and production support
• Technology administration and office management
• Enterprise systems support
• Technology project coordination
• Innovation and process improvement

Primary Responsibilities Enterprise Technology Operations

• Technology infrastructure and systems
• Network services
• Desktop services and end-user support
• Geographic information systems
• Application development and programming
• Enterprise systems support
• Digital service delivery
• Technology administration

Innovation and Modernization

• Responsible artificial intelligence integration
• Digital tools and emerging technologies
• Business process improvement
• Data-informed decision-making
• Service modernization
• Organizational innovation
• Technology-enabled customer service improvements

Technology Governance and Investment

• Strategic technology planning
• Technology project prioritization
• Cybersecurity and technology risk management
• Business continuity
• Major systems implementation
• Technology procurement
• Contract and licensing administration
• Vendor management
• Budget development and administration

Leadership and Collaboration

• Staff leadership and professional development
• Internal department support
• Executive-level communication
• City Council presentations
• Cross-department problem-solving
• Organizational change management
• Collaboration with vendors and external partners

The Director will work closely with the City Manager’s Office, department directors, technology staff, vendors, and external partners to ensure technology investments are secure, sustainable, aligned with organizational priorities, and capable of supporting the City’s continued growth.

Compensation

The expected hiring salary is approximately $150,000, depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Benefits

• Texas Municipal Retirement System retirement plan
• 457(b) and Roth IRA options
• Life, disability, voluntary life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Supplemental insurance plans through Aflac
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Spending Account
• Vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays and one floating holiday
• Tuition assistance of up to $3,000
• Employee development and educational reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Phone allowance
• Vehicle allowance
• LegalShield and IDShield
• Relocation assistance may be available

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Management Information Systems, Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.

At least eight years of increasingly responsible experience working with information technology systems.

Five or more years of information technology supervisory experience.

Experience with major systems implementation, technology governance, cybersecurity, business continuity, geographic information systems, enterprise systems, or digital transformation.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in local government or a comparable public-sector organization.

Experience leading artificial intelligence initiatives or emerging technology programs.

Knowledge and Experience

• Enterprise technology operations
• Strategic technology planning
• Municipal information systems
• Artificial intelligence integration and emerging technology
• Cybersecurity and technology risk management
• Business process improvement
• Project governance and systems implementation
• Budget development and administration
• Vendor and contract management
• GIS, network, desktop, and application support functions
• Customer service and internal department support

Leadership Characteristics

The successful candidate will be an experienced technology leader with strong technical knowledge, executive judgment, and the ability to operate effectively in a municipal environment.

The ideal candidate will bring both strategic vision and practical implementation experience. This individual must be able to balance long-term technology planning with the day-to-day operational needs of a growing organization.

The successful candidate will be a collaborative, service-oriented leader who can:

• Build trust across departments
• Communicate technical issues clearly to technical and nontechnical audiences
• Manage competing priorities
• Develop and support employees
• Lead organizational and technological change
• Work effectively with executive leadership and elected officials
• Translate organizational needs into practical technology solutions
• Help the City advance as a modern, innovative, secure, and responsive municipal organization