OPEN POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Information Systems Manager

Open until filled.

Posted 02/20/2026 San Diego County - hybrid work schedule set by San Diego Community Power

 

ABOUT THE ROLE: San Diego Community Power (SDCP) seeks a strategic and highly experienced Information Systems (IS) Manager to oversee the organization’s enterprise systems architecture, cybersecurity governance, cloud platforms, and data governance initiatives.

 

This role differs significantly from the IT Manager position, which is responsible for daily IT operations, network management, and end-user support. The IS Manager focuses on enterprise systems design, modernization strategies, and cross-organizational governance, ensuring that SDCP’s technology infrastructure supports long-term operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and data-driven decision-making.

 

Reporting to the Associate Director of IT & Data Analytics, the IS Manager serves as SDCP’s chief architect and governance leader for enterprise applications, cloud environments, data quality, and cybersecurity policy frameworks—all vital to the agency’s mission and sustainability objectives.

 

WHO IS COMMUNITY POWER?

Community Power is a community-driven, not-for-profit public agency providing cleaner energy to the San Diego region. Formed in 2019, Community Power is the second largest Community Choice Aggregator (CCA) in California, serving nearly 1 million customer accounts across its member agencies: the Cities of San Diego, Chula Vista, Encinitas, Imperial Beach, La Mesa and National City, as well as the unincorporated areas of San Diego County.  

 

OUR HISTORY

Community Power was formed in 2019 as a public, not-for-profit community choice aggregator (CCA) in the San Diego region. We began electric service in 2021 and now serve seven member agencies: the Cities of San Diego, Chula Vista, Encinitas, Imperial Beach, La Mesa and National City, as well as the unincorporated communities of San Diego County. Community Power was formed to bring local control and customer choice to San Diego while also providing clean and renewable energy at competitive rates. We are the second largest CCA in California, serving nearly 1 million customers. For more information, please visit SDCommunityPower.org.

 

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

At Community Power, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We represent a diverse customer base and hope to hire employees that reflect our communities. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Enterprise Systems Strategy & Architecture

• Architect, design, and maintain SDCP’s enterprise systems ecosystem, including Dynamics 365 CRM and ERP, Enterprise Data Platform (EDP), BI platforms, and other mission-critical applications.
• Develop and sustain the multi-year enterprise systems roadmap aligned with SDCP’s strategic goals.
• Establish enterprise architecture standards, integration frameworks, and interoperability requirements.
• Lead technical evaluations, RFPs, vendor demonstrations, and long-term application lifecycle planning.

B. Cybersecurity Leadership & Risk Governance

• Own SDCP’s cybersecurity governance program, including policies, standards, and risk management frameworks.
• Oversee cybersecurity audits, penetration tests, incident response planning, and tabletop exercises.
• Lead initiatives in identity governance, vulnerability management, and zero-trust architecture.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry frameworks such as NIST, SOC2, ISO 27001, and state mandates.
• Demonstrate good leadership skills and an ability to inspire, mentor and lead a Team of IT and Cybersecurity professionals.

 

C. Data Governance, Stewardship & Information Quality

• Build and lead SDCP’s enterprise data governance program, including data classification, retention, and stewardship practices.
• Oversee data quality standards, metadata management, MDM (Master Data Management), and enterprise data pipelines.
• Collaborate with analytics teams to ensure data is secure, accurate, and properly governed.

 

D. Cloud Strategy & Platform Governance

• Own the architecture and governance of SDCP’s cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Lead modernization initiatives, including cloud migration, re-platforming, and scalability improvements.
• Implement Financial Operations (FinOps) framework for cloud cost management and budgeting.
• Establish cloud security standards and ensure monitoring, resilience, and incident response readiness.
• Lead cloud storage optimization and cost savings measures.

 

E. Technology Planning & Executive Alignment

• Articulate strategic business needs into multi-year actionable technology plans and enterprise system initiatives.
• Present system architecture strategies, investment proposals, and risk briefings to executive leadership.
• Evaluate emerging enterprise technologies and develop adoption frameworks.

 

F. Vendor, Contract, and Partner Management

• Manage strategic enterprise vendors, including application providers, cloud partners, MSPs, and system integrators.
• Lead RFPs, contract negotiations and performance management to ensure SLA compliance.
• Oversee technical delivery and ensure adherence to architecture and security standards.

 

G. Program & Project Governance

• Lead enterprise program governance for complex system implementations and modernization projects.
• Oversee change management, UAT frameworks, system rollouts, and cross-departmental coordination.
• Ensure documentation, risk tracking, and project governance structures are consistently maintained.