Data & AI Technology Delivery Manager

American Electric Power; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 137,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power in the United States is seeking a seasoned Portfolio PMO Lead to drive the strategic direction of data/AI initiatives within a technology domain. You will lead a team, coordinate across business units and technology teams, and manage governance, budgets, and delivery priorities.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, financial stewardship, and executive reporting to ensure programs meet strategic objectives and deliver value for the company and its customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a technical or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 8+ years of technology experience; 4–6 years of direct supervision preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the portfolio PMO partner for Data & AI initiatives, coordinating priorities across workstreams, establishing governance, managing demand and investment processes, driving action items, approvals, dependencies, risks, and milestones to closure.
• Provide technology leadership across a complex and evolving portfolio, aligning business objectives, data platforms, AI capabilities, solution architecture, and delivery constraints.
• Own portfolio financial and commercial management, including budgets, forecasts, variance analysis, labor and vendor spend, statements of work, contracts, accounting alignment, resource plans, and reviews.
• Lead portfolio reporting and executive communications, ensuring accurate status updates, schedules, portfolio records, and leadership-level reports.

Skills

Portfolio management

Leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, business, or related technical field

Job description

Job Posting End Date

09-29-2026

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 the teams 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.

Job Description

What you’ll do:

• Serve as the portfolio PMO partner for Data & AI initiatives, coordinating priorities across workstreams, establishing governance, managing demand and investment processes, driving action items, approvals, dependencies, risks, and key milestones to closure.

• Provide technology leadership across a complex and evolving portfolio, quickly developing an understanding of business objectives, data platforms, AI capabilities, solution architecture, and delivery constraints to facilitate decisions and maintain alignment among technology, business, and external partners.

• Own portfolio financial and commercial management, including budgets, forecasts, variance analysis, labor and vendor spend, statements of work, contracts, accounting alignment, resource plans, and preparation for recurring financial reviews.

• Lead portfolio reporting and executive communications, ensuring accurate and timely status updates, maintaining schedules and portfolio records, preparing leadership-level reports, and escalating decisions or issues affecting scope, schedule, funding, resources, or delivery outcomes.

What we’re looking for:

Education:

• 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.

Experience:

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

American Electric Power (On-Site)

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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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