Transmission Technology Portfolio Manager

　　Leander, TX, US, 78641

　　This poisition will be located in Leander, Texas.

　　Hybrid work options available

　　Position open until filled.

　　Position Summary

　　This position is responsible for identifying and executing on opportunities to leverage digital capabilities to optimize PEC’s transmission operations and improve our transmission teams’ experience through thought leadership, vision, and support for cross-functional technology teams.

　　Essential Duties and Responsibilities

　　Lead and manage a cross-functional team of IT professionals, including solution architects, developers, and business analysts

　　Provide leadership, governance and strategy for transmission technology portfolio

　　Serve as the primary point of contact for business partners and stakeholders, representing the business within the IT team and the IT team within the business

　　Accountable for lifecycle management and overall performance of business technology solutions and products in the department(s) supported, including vendor oversight and management

　　Develop, monitor and analyze key performance metrics for all technology and digital services to monitor quality of service and identify opportunities for improvement and optimization

　　Collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to set objectives and key results focused on high value business outcomes

　　Conduct research and analysis to understand business constraints and customer/user needs, preferences, and behaviors to inform technology decisions

　　Engage with stakeholders to understand the most pressing business needs and opportunities, align stakeholders and teams around the highest value initiatives for funding and governance approval, and identify emerging business needs and industry trends and developments

　　Provide oversight and direction for all technology projects and initiatives from solution discovery through delivery and ongoing management

　　Review portfolio performance with stakeholders to assess results and adjust priorities, strategy, and investments

　　Identify and communicate key strategic outcomes and success measures

　　Ensure all technical solutions, projects, and initiatives are aligned to business objectives and company strategy with clearly defined outcomes

　　Promote and foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, co-creation, and team success

　　Track and optimize investments in digital capabilities to maximize business and business value

　　Manage cross-department dependencies and conflicts · Conduct regular reviews and audits to identify areas for improvement

　　Collaborate with external vendors to procure necessary technology and services, evaluate vendor performance, negotiate contracts, and ensure that vendor solutions integrate seamlessly with internal systems

　　Ensure solutions are cost effective and adhere to financial constraints

　　• Maintain the security of confidential information

　　• Stay abreast of advances in technology

　　• Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance

　　• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

　　Supervisory and/or Leadership Responsibilities

　　Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to team members

　　Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

　　Knowledge of ERCOT Protocols and Operating Guides

　　Knowledge of NERC Operating Policies and Reliability Standards

　　Knowledge of ERCOT market condition impacts on cooperative utility sector

　　Knowledge of using computer systems, which may include setting up and using hardware and software programs, entering data, configuration, or processing information

　　Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service

　　Knowledge of project management concepts, practices and procedures

　　Knowledge of a project management tool such as At Task and other complimentary tools

　　Skilled in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing and changing priorities

　　Skilled in identifying, analyzing and resolving problems

　　Skilled in time management

　　Skilled in prioritizing and managing changing priorities

　　Ability to anticipate, identify, analyze and resolve conflict and problems

　　Ability to set priorities

　　Ability to apply organization skills

　　Ability to interface with all levels of management and employees

　　Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

　　Ability to listen and understand information verbally and in writing

　　Ability to communicate, listen to, and understand effectively verbally and in writing

　　Ability to translate business needs and work with technical and functional staff to select, design, develop, implement, and configure IT systems and digital capabilities

　　Minimum Qualifications - (Education, Experience, Certification, & Licensing)

　　Bachelor’s degree in a related field

　　Directly related experience may substitute for education

　　Seven years of directly related experience as an operational technology leader, and advanced knowledge of SCADA systems

　　Energy or utility industry and/or NERC / CIP experience preferred

　　Project Management Certification or equivalent (including Lean Six Sigma Certifications) preferred

　　Physical Demands and Work Environment

　　The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

　　The employee may be required to stand; reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel

　　The employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time

　　The employee may be required to lift, carry, push, pull or move up to 25 pounds

　　The employee may be required to travel

　　Exempt employees receive a fixed bi-weekly salary to compensate them for all hours worked during each pay period

　　This position may be required to work more than 40 hours per week

　　This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of essential duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties that may be assigned based on the needs of the Cooperative.

　　Pedernales Electric Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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