Director - Control Systems & Automation

Location: Augusta, Maine, United States

Base salary: $149,000–$185,000 annually, dependent on experience and location.

Company

hirify.global operates utility networks supporting electric and gas operations across multiple operating companies and jurisdictions.

What you will do

• Direct real-time operating platforms, including EMS, OMS, SCADA, AMI, and other Smart Grid technologies.
• Set strategic direction, evaluate technology solutions, and execute secure, supportable control systems roadmaps.
• Lead development, integration, maintenance, support, and lifecycle management for electric and gas control center applications.
• Oversee control center infrastructure, including servers, storage, databases, networks, security, and SCADA communications.
• Direct GIS data, software, processes, and system conversions supporting utility operations.
• Manage 100+ internal resources, 60+ external contracts, vendor negotiations, and a budget exceeding $26 million.

Requirements

• 10 or more years of broad-based experience in technology management or related areas.
• Prior management, supervisory, or leadership experience with geographically dispersed technical teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, complex problem-solving, stakeholder relationship, and negotiation skills.
• Strong understanding of control systems technologies and electric and gas network operations.
• Working knowledge of the utility regulatory environment, including NERC CIP.
• Bachelor’s degree required; a technical master’s degree or MBA is preferred.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in a technical field or MBA.
• Experience driving cross-geographical collaboration, talent development, operational innovation, and technical excellence.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive benefits and growth opportunities.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• 12% 401(k) match.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Employees may be assigned emergency response and NERC reliability compliance responsibilities, including additional training and audit support.