Dir Advanced Delivery Infrastructure-ADI

Tampa Electric Co.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan with company match

Pension plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical, prescription, dental coverage

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Wellness programs

On-site fitness centers

Bonus plan

Job summary

Tampa Electric Co. is seeking a Director to lead the Advanced Delivery Infrastructure (ADI) initiative. You will guide the project office, align stakeholders, and drive strategic outcomes across the implementation life cycle to deliver business benefits and improved customer experience.

The role requires strong leadership, 8+ years in related roles, and a background in engineering with preference for utility industry experience. Florida PE license preferred; MBA is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in engineering or related field.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred for strategic leadership roles.
• 8+ years of work experience related to the duties of this position.
• Utility industry experience preferred to understand sector context.
• Professional Engineer License in the State of Florida is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs development and implementation of the ADI initiative and defines outcomes to achieve benefits and improvement in operations and customer experience.
• Manages project plan, scope, timelines, and budgets; coordinates resources and alignments with software providers and partners.
• Ensures alignment of incentives and resolves issues to support timely decisions and project success.
• Drives change management and enables adoption of new ideas across the implementation life cycle.
• Oversees training, communication, and engagement to ensure proficient use of software and processes by the team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Strategic management

Stakeholder management

Change management

Project management

Financial acumen

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Power up a career with us. Our people are our greatest investments.

Be the light to help us keep our customers connected. If you are interested in a career and not just a position, Tampa Electric is the place to be! Tampa Electric offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth and development in a friendly and professional work environment. We embrace diversity and the inclusion of all. We believe our differences, unique perspectives and talents are our strengths and integral to the success of our company.

We’re honored to serve approximately 780,000 customers across West Central Florida and safely provide them with clean, affordable and reliable electricity. We’ve been doing it for more than 100 years, and there’s so much more ahead.

Join our team of energy experts as we build on that legacy through innovation, continued solar investments, cost-effective and sustainable energy solutions all while keeping top-notch customer service at the center of all we do.

Tampa Electric is a subsidiary of Emera Inc., a family of energy companies which alsoincludes TECO Peoples Gas. Emera provides energy to residential and commercial customers in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean, with career opportunities available in all of these locations.

The Dir Advanced Delivery Infrastructure-ADI leads the project office for the successful deployment of TECO’s $900M+ Advanced Distribution Infrastructure (AMI) solutions. Works closely with the appropriate business units and stakeholders to optimize business process integration activities. Leads the ADI project team and is responsible for effectively managing both internal and external relationships over the system implementation life cycle, ensuring that project meets strategic objectives and delivers the project and business outcomes.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Directs the development and implementation of the ADI initiative. Defines the operational and strategic outcomes of the project and determines the requirements to achieve a successful implementation and achieve the stated business benefits and improvements to both operations & customer experience. Ensures adaptation of best-practices for streamlining and standardizing processes across the organization. Motivates and drives the organization forward to meet agreed company strategy.
• Directs the project plan, including project deliverables in terms of quality, scope, timelines and budgets/costs in line with project objectives. Manages team resources to achieve the project outcomes. Manages the optimization of the working relationships between the software providers, implementation partner and business/process owners. Guides the process to optimize effectiveness of the ADI implementation and achieve the business objectives.
• Ensures alignment of incentives and goals for the team to ensure mutual support of achievement of the project and business outcomes. Oversees resolution of issues and issues escalation process to ensure timely decision making.
• Drives change management efforts to ensure process and business change is effectively executed. Champions change and the implementation of new ideas, effectively managing a change enablement process throughout the implementation life cycle.
• Oversees the adoption and proficient utilization of the software and processes by team members through training, communication and engagement of leadership across the company. Monitors feedback results and makes necessary adjustments as needed. Provides coaching, mentoring and performance feedback for the implementation team.

Education

Required: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.

Preferred: MBA or advanced degree.

Experience

Required: 8 years of work experience related to the duties and responsibilities of this position.

Preferred: Utility industry experience.

License & Certification

Preferred: Professional Engineer License in the State of Florida.

Supervisory Experience

Required: 3 years of leadership experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA)

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and proven ability to work effectively with all organizational levels
• Strong leadership, strategic management and business process redesign skills
• Fosters and builds a collaborative working relationship with various stakeholders
• Ability to challenge the various stakeholders involved in a project
• Competent in project management and team management
• Financial Acumen
• Demonstrated analytical skills

OUR COMPETENCIES

• Puts Safety First – Protect people and the environment every day
• Be Curious & Adapt – Welcome change and keep learning
• Create Value for Customers – Build relationships and deliver quality work
• Be Accountable & Respectful – Do what’s right and follow through
• Foster Strong Teams – Build trust through teamwork and help people grow

Competitive Salary

• 401k Savings plan w/ company matching
• Pension plan
• Paid time off
• Paid Holiday time
• Medical, Prescription Drug, & Dental Coverage
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• On-site Fitness Centers
• Bonus Plan and more!

STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS....Please make sure to read below!!! Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment.

TECO Energy and its companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our TECO Energy customers. Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and procedures.

TECO Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

TECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law, except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is unable to perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodations.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all individuals, employment decisions at TECO Energy will be based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and abilities.

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Statement

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

ADA policy

It is the policy of TECO Energy to provide reasonable accommodation for all qualified disabled individuals who are employees and applicants for employment, unless it would cause undue hardship. The corporation will adhere to applicable federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines, including, but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1970s.

Application accommodations

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation in the application process five business days prior to the time accommodation is needed.

Pre-employment physical exams may be required for positions with bona fide job-related physical requirements regardless of disability.