WattBridge- Senior Director, Information Technology

Penn Entertainment

1d•Remote

About The Position

WattBridge, the world’s preeminent LM6000 delivery platform, is seeking a Senior Director, Information Technology to develop, implement, and own the company’s information technology (IT), cybersecurity and data strategy that will support the origination, development and commercial operations of a full power delivery platform focused on data center campus style development. WattBridge developed, financed, built, owned and operated the world’s largest LM6000 portfolio consisting of 2400 MW’s from 2019 thru 2026. The platform raised over $2BN in capital and is now partnered with Energy Capital Partners as our majority sponsor. With competitive advantages in secured power equipment as an OEM, a proven track record in building out a 2400 MW portfolio, and a fully vertically integrated execution platform, we are well positioned to be highly successful in the data center industry. The primary focus of this role is developing and leading the separation of IT and cybersecurity services from Parent Company under the Transition Services Agreement (TSA), stands up an independent, cloud-native technology platform within twelve months of close, and then runs that platform through a small internal team and a managed service model. The position builds enterprise-grade IT, cybersecurity, and governance from the outset, secures operational technology (OT) at the company's generation assets, and establishes the controls, reporting, and data foundation expected of a private equity-backed company preparing for future capital markets activity.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field
Minimum 15 years of progressive IT experience with 5+ years in IT leadership roles
Proven experience leading an IT carve-out, divestiture separation, or standing up IT for a new or spun-off company
Hands-on experience negotiating, governing, and exiting transition services agreements
Strong background building and leading cybersecurity programs, including OT/ICS security
Deep knowledge of the Microsoft cloud ecosystem (Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, Defender, Azure)
Experience selecting and managing MSP and MDR/SOC providers against defined service levels
Working knowledge of NERC CIP compliance and critical infrastructure regulatory requirements
Experience deploying or supporting core business systems such as ERP, HRIS, and document management platforms
Proven ability to build a lean technology function that relies on outsourced services while retaining ownership of data and architecture
Strong budget management, vendor negotiation, and contract management skills
Excellent executive communication skills, with the ability to explain technology risk and investment in business terms
Ability to operate hands-on in a small, fast-moving organization while setting enterprise-grade standards
Must be fluent in English, with strong speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension skills.
Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background check
US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.

Nice To Haves

Experience in power generation, independent power producers, utilities, or other critical infrastructure
Experience in a private equity-backed company, including sponsor reporting and exit or IPO readiness
Knowledge of SOX IT general controls and audit support
Experience deploying Microsoft 365 Copilot and building an AI governance and use-case program
Familiarity with OT asset visibility and monitoring platforms such as Claroty, Dragos, or Nozomi
Knowledge of OSIsoft PI / AVEVA PI, historian, and asset performance management platforms
Familiarity with ERCOT market operations and generation asset connectivity
Experience with Power BI and building enterprise data and reporting foundations
CISSP, CISM, or equivalent security leadership certification
GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP) or equivalent OT security credential
ITIL 4 Foundation for service management
Project Management (PMP) or equivalent credentials

Responsibilities

Serve as WattBridge's TSA workstream lead for IT and cybersecurity, coordinating with the PROENERGY counterpart and owning monthly service reviews
Deliver the IT and cybersecurity exit milestones within the 12-month TSA term, including an independent Microsoft 365 tenant, a live MSP contract, and full endpoint migration
Build and execute the 90-day transition plans required before each TSA exit, including knowledge transfer, data migration, and systems access cutover
Enforce WattBridge data ownership and portability rights, ensuring all company data is extracted and validated before TSA systems access ends
Track TSA service levels, cost-plus charges, and scope changes, escalating issues through the governance model defined in the agreement
Define WattBridge's technology strategy and roadmap under the principle of outsourcing infrastructure while owning data and insights
Select cloud-native, low-administration platforms that employee growth and beyond without re-platforming
Partner with Finance, Commercial, Development, and HR leaders to select and deploy core business systems, including ERP, HRIS, project and pipeline management, and document management
Embed AI capabilities from day one, including Microsoft 365 Copilot adoption, a governed AI use-case pipeline, and an enterprise data and analytics foundation (Power BI)
Plan the technology footprint for asset operations if O&M transitions from PROENERGY, including CMMS, asset performance monitoring, and predictive maintenance (AMPS / PI)
Establish and lead the cybersecurity program, including policies, standards, risk management, identity and access management, and incident response
Oversee the managed detection and response (MDR/SOC) partner, Microsoft Defender endpoint protection, vulnerability management, and the incident response retainer
Secure OT/ICS environments at generation assets, including deployment of passive OT monitoring (Claroty or Dragos) and IT/OT segmentation
Ensure compliance with NERC CIP and other applicable regulatory requirements for generation assets, and support audits and regulatory inspections
Run security awareness training and phishing simulation for all employees and contractors
Establish IT governance aligned with NIST CSF, including IT general controls (ITGCs) that support lender reporting, audit, and future SOX readiness
Build and manage the IT and cybersecurity operating and capital budgets, including the one-time Day-1 infrastructure and end-user equipment plan
Report technology risk, cybersecurity posture, and program status to the executive team, PE sponsor, and board as required
Develop business continuity and disaster recovery capability, including backup (Azure Backup), recovery objectives, and tested recovery plans
Lead competitive selection of a Houston-based managed service provider and define contract scope, service level agreements, and performance reporting
Negotiate and manage all technology vendor, licensing, and telecommunications agreements for value and security compliance
Hire, lead, and develop IT staff, setting goals, standards, and on-call expectations
Deliver a consistent onboarding experience as the company scales through each hiring wave, from equipment and accounts on day one to security training