IT Manager: Transmission Engineering Tech

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

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking an IT leader to shape the technology strategy for Transmission Engineering. You will partner with engineering leaders to translate priorities into roadmaps, oversee tool delivery, and ensure secure, compliant operations.

The role focuses on guiding multi-year modernization efforts, managing an application portfolio, and driving measurable business value through technology.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Knowledge of cloud technologies, system integration, and cybersecurity.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the technology strategy for Transmission Engineering.
• Lead delivery and support for engineering tools and data platforms.
• Build partnerships with engineering leadership to align priorities and roadmaps.
• Ensure enterprise architecture alignment, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Cloud technologies

Cybersecurity awareness

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering/IS

Tools

Maximo

PLS-CADD

Autodesk

AWS

Snowflake

Job description

American Electric Power is seeking an IT leader to shape the technology strategy for Transmission Engineering. You will partner with engineering leaders to translate priorities into roadmaps, oversee tool delivery, and ensure secure, compliant operations.

The role focuses on guiding multi-year modernization efforts, managing an application portfolio, and driving measurable business value through technology.