Senior Manager, Operations Planning & Grid Reliability

Midcontinent-Independent-System; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 162,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Vacation

Sick leave

Safe time

Job summary

MISO in Carmel, Indiana is seeking a senior leader to drive outage coordination and engineering excellence across transmission and generation outages. You will champion continuous improvement, automation, and data-driven solutions to modernize planning and strengthen grid reliability.

You will lead a high-performing team, ensure studies are accurate, and collaborate with system and market operations. The role demands strong communication, cross-functional leadership, and a proactive approach to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Master’s degree preferred
• Experience in transmission planning, operations planning, and system operations required
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing technical teams and cross‑functional initiatives
• Strong communication, collaboration, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills with the ability to lead in a fast‑paced operational environment

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high‑performing engineering team through accountability, technical excellence, and employee growth
• Oversee the reliable and timely execution of transmission and generation outages in alignment with MISO Tariff, Business Practice Manuals, reliability standards, and operating procedures
• Ensure engineering studies are accurate, well‑documented, technically sound, and completed according to quality assurance and validation processes
• Collaborate with system operations and market operations teams to strengthen coordination, execution consistency, and continuous performance improvement
• Drive enhancements in processes, tools, technology, automation, workflow efficiency, and data visibility to improve quality and customer experience
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Transmission Owners, Generator Operators, vendors, and neighboring RTOs to support effective communication and coordination
• Foster a culture of accountability, operational excellence, innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning
• Represent Operations Planning in internal and external committees, working groups, and project teams
• Recruit, develop, and retain a diverse, highly skilled workforce through effective performance management and development planning

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication & collaboration

Problem-solving & decision-making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master’s degree in engineering, energy systems, business administration, or related field preferred

Job description

MISO in Carmel, Indiana is seeking a senior leader to drive outage coordination and engineering excellence across transmission and generation outages. You will champion continuous improvement, automation, and data-driven solutions to modernize planning and strengthen grid reliability.

You will lead a high-performing team, ensure studies are accurate, and collaborate with system and market operations. The role demands strong communication, cross-functional leadership, and a proactive approach to