Technology Manager - Metering & Operations Leadership

AEP Service Corporation; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 137,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking a senior technology leader to direct the Metering organization's strategy, delivery, and support of critical metering and Meter-to-Cash systems. You’ll partner with business leaders to align roadmaps with operational goals and customer needs.

You will build diverse, high-performing teams, ensure safety and regulatory compliance (NERC CIP), manage budgets, and drive resilience, continuity planning, and cyber/physical security across the technology stack.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• 8+ years of technology experience with 4–6 years of direct supervision preferred.
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, governance, and compliance capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic direction, delivery, and support of technology solutions for the Metering organization.
• Build and sustain relationships with operating companies, business units, and tech teams.
• Manage risk, prioritization, staffing, and budget planning for technology initiatives.
• Ensure safety, reliability, and compliance (NERC CIP) across infrastructure and solutions.
• Oversee business continuity and disaster recovery planning as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

People management

Budgeting

Safety leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or business

Tools

NERC CIP

Job description

American Electric Power is seeking a senior technology leader to direct the Metering organization's strategy, delivery, and support of critical metering and Meter-to-Cash systems. You’ll partner with business leaders to align roadmaps with operational goals and customer needs.

You will build diverse, high-performing teams, ensure safety and regulatory compliance (NERC CIP), manage budgets, and drive resilience, continuity planning, and cyber/physical security across the technology stack.