Principal Software Configuration Lead - Enterprise COTS

Consumers Energy

Jackson (MI)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision
401k with company match
Paid parental leave
Up to 13 paid Holidays
Paid time off
Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Consumers Energy, based in Michigan, seeks a Principal Software Configuration Analyst to lead COTS configuration, integration, and optimization across enterprise systems. You will partner with executives and business units to translate needs into scalable technical solutions, while mentoring teams and guiding architectural decisions.

This on-site role collaborates with agile teams to drive modernization, software quality, and vendor alignment, ensuring enterprise standards and long-term value

Qualifications

  • Executive presence with strong communication and stakeholder management.
  • Strategic thinker able to translate business goals into technical solutions.
  • Extensive experience configuring and integrating COTS in large enterprise environments.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences and leaders.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the configuration, optimization, and strategic direction of COTS software products across the enterprise.
  • Partner with product, business, and technical teams to design and deliver integrated technology solutions.
  • Mentor and coach configuration analysts across experience levels with Agile and best practices.
  • Build relationships with executives to understand strategic objectives and translate needs into effective technical solutions.
  • Make architectural decisions aligning with standards and roadmaps; drive modernization and automation efforts.

Skills

Executive presence
Strategic thinking
System integration
Vendor management
Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/Engineering or related
Associate's degree in Computer Science/IT/Engineering or related
High School Diploma or GED + 11+ years experience

Tools

SAP ERP
OpenText
ServiceNow
OneStream
PowerPlan
Microsoft Azure

Job description

Consumers Energy, based in Michigan, seeks a Principal Software Configuration Analyst to lead COTS configuration, integration, and optimization across enterprise systems. You will partner with executives and business units to translate needs into scalable technical solutions, while mentoring teams and guiding architectural decisions.

This on-site role collaborates with agile teams to drive modernization, software quality, and vendor alignment, ensuring enterprise standards and long-term value

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