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Technology Manager (Software Development)

American Electric Power
Gahanna, USA
Full-time
Manager · 8+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 6 days ago
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Qualifications

  • Required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer science, Engineering, Information Systems or related field
  • 8+ years of progressive IT leadership experience
  • Experience supporting electric utility Transmission Engineering organizations
  • Strong understanding of transmission planning, engineering, design, and asset management processes
  • Experience managing enterprise application portfolios
  • Knowledge of cloud technologies, system integration, and cybersecurity
  • Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and strategic initiatives
  • Preferred
  • Experience with utility technologies such as Maximo, PLS-CADD, or engineering analysis platforms
  • Experience with AWS, Snowflake, Autodesk, and enterprise integration platforms
  • Knowledge of NERC CIP, FERC, and utility regulatory requirements
  • PMP, ITIL, SAFe, or Agile certifications
  • Leadership Competencies
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Business Partnership
  • Customer Focus
  • Technology Leadership
  • Change Leadership
  • Financial Acumen
  • Executive Communication
  • Talent Development
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Decision Making
  • Success Measures
  • High customer satisfaction across Transmission Engineering
  • Reliable and secure technology operations
  • Successful delivery of strategic initiatives
  • Increased technology adoption and business value realization
  • Reduced technical debt and application complexity
  • Improved engineering productivity through modern digital capabilities
  • Strong employee engagement and team development
  • What We're Looking For:
  • Education requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, business, or related technical field is required. An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.
  • Work Experience:
  • In addition to any experience required above, 8 or more years of technology experience; 4-6 years of direct supervision experience preferred.
  • At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!
  • Compensation Data
  • Compensation Grade:
  • SP20-010
  • Compensation Range:
  • $136,539.00 - $177,503.00
  • The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
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  • It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Preferred
  • In addition to any experience required above, 8 or more years of technology experience; 4-6 years of direct supervision experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Essential Job Functions & Tasks
  • Develop and execute the technology strategy supporting Transmission Engineering
  • Build trusted partnerships with engineering leadership to understand business priorities and emerging needs
  • Create multi-year technology roadmaps aligned with modernization initiatives
  • Drive standardization, simplification, and application rationalization
  • Serve as the primary IT relationship manager for Transmission Engineering organizations
  • Facilitate technology planning, prioritization, funding, and governance
  • Translate engineering challenges into actionable technology solutions
  • Ensure strong alignment between business value and IT investments
  • Lead delivery and support for technologies including:
  • Engineering design and modeling systems
  • PLS-CADD and engineering design tools
  • Document and drawing management solutions
  • Data analytics and reporting platforms
  • System integrations and APIs
  • Manage the Transmission Engineering application portfolio
  • Prioritize initiatives based on business value and risk
  • Oversee project execution from planning through implementation
  • Ensure successful adoption and organizational change management
  • Maintain high system availability and application performance
  • Drive continuous improvement through automation and process optimization
  • Establish service-level objectives and operational metrics
  • Lead incident, problem, and lifecycle management activities
  • Partner with Enterprise Architecture to define future-state capabilities
  • Evaluate emerging technologies including AI, digital engineering, cloud platforms, and advanced analytics
  • Promote reusable platforms and enterprise standards
  • Improve data accessibility and interoperability across engineering systems
  • Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of IT professionals
  • Foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning
  • Manage vendor relationships and external delivery partners
  • Build succession plans and technical capabilities across the team

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