Strategic IT Lead for Transmission Engineering

American Electric Power

Gahanna (OH)

On-site

USD 137,000 - 178,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking an IT Manager – Transmission Engineering Technology to lead strategy, delivery, and modernization of technology for the transmission engineering organization. You will partner with multiple engineering teams to enable reliable, secure, and scalable tech capabilities across planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance.

The role translates engineering priorities into roadmaps, ensures alignment with cybersecurity, regulatory requirements, and

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required in CS/Engineering/IS 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.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute the technology strategy for Transmission Engineering.
  • Lead IT governance, funding, and planning for engineering teams.
  • Oversee delivery of engineering tools, data platforms, and APIs.
  • Manage the Transmission Engineering application portfolio.
  • Maintain high system availability and drive automation.
  • Lead, coach, and develop IT professionals; manage vendors.

Skills

Leadership
Strategic thinking
Cross-functional collaboration
Project planning
Cybersecurity awareness
Communication
Financial acumen
Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer science, Engineering, Information Systems or related field

Tools

Maximo
PLS-CADD
Engineering design tools
AWS
Snowflake
Enterprise integration platforms

Job description

American Electric Power is seeking an IT Manager – Transmission Engineering Technology to lead strategy, delivery, and modernization of technology for the transmission engineering organization. You will partner with multiple engineering teams to enable reliable, secure, and scalable tech capabilities across planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance.

The role translates engineering priorities into roadmaps, ensures alignment with cybersecurity, regulatory requirements, and

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