Job Posting End Date
11-09-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
Responsible for the strategic direction of a technology domain, services, or process within a broader strategy of a Business Unit (BU) customer or technology functional area. Promotes and applies Technology processes and solutions to meet the needs and align with the strategies of that BU customer or technology functional area. Responsible for directly managing and developing technology staff, building and sustaining collaborative relationships with operating companies, BUs, and technology teams.
Lead a software application development team to complete projects and/or services and perform all technology work activities via efficient processes and effective use of resources. Responsibilities include decision making, risk assessment, task prioritization/assignment/tracking, project assignment, employee development, performance feedback, motivation, team building, communication, planning, resource allocation, cost control, problem/issue/conflict resolution, customer service, and client relations. Decisions are guided by policies, procedures and business plans; receives guidance and oversight from senior manager.
*Please note: We're looking for an individual with experience leading software development teams.
Job Description
The IT Manager – Transmission Engineering Technology is responsible for leading the strategy, delivery, support, and modernization of technology solutions that enable the electric transmission engineering organization. This leader partners closely with Transmission Planning, Protection & Control, Substation Engineering, Line Engineering, and Telecommunications teams to deliver reliable, secure, and scalable technology capabilities that support the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the transmission system.
The role serves as the primary liaison between business leadership and Information Technology, translating engineering priorities into technology roadmaps while ensuring solutions align with enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, regulatory requirements, and operational excellence.
What you’ll do:
Essential Job Functions & Tasks
Strategic Leadership
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
Business Relationship Management
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
Technology Delivery
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
Portfolio & Project Management
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
Operational Excellence
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
Architecture & Innovation
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
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