Data & AI Technology Delivery Manager

American Electric Power Co.; Columbus, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power Co. is seeking a Data & AI Technology Delivery Manager in Columbus, OH. You will lead a strategic technology portfolio, coordinating workstreams, governance, and investment processes to align with business goals and AI capabilities.

You will manage budgets, staffing, and performance across teams and external partners. The role requires strong leadership, experience in delivering complex technology programs, and the ability to communicate at executive levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, business, or related field.
• 8+ years technology experience; 4–6 years direct supervision preferred.
• On-site role based in Columbus, OH as part of AEPCareers team.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the portfolio PMO partner for Data & AI initiatives, coordinating priorities across workstreams and governance.
• Provide technology leadership across a complex portfolio, aligning business objectives with data platforms and delivery constraints.

Skills

Portfolio management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Risk management

Data & AI

Delivery governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Business

Job description

## Data & AI Technology Delivery ManagerApply: Columbus, OH: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: September 29, 2026 (13 days left to apply): R19032**Job Posting End Date**09-29-2026Please 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)#LI-Onsite#AEPCareersAt 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 - $177,503.00The 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.