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Technology Mgr

American Electric Power

Gahanna, OHMidH-1B sponsor company
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Location
Gahanna, OH
Work model
On-Site
Level
Mid
H-1B history
16 approvals (FY2023)
Posted
20h ago

Skills

Cybersecurity

About this role

Job Posting End Date 08-18-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Responsible for the strategic direction of a technology domain, services, or process within a broader strategy of a Business Unit (BU) customer or technology functional area.  Promotes and applies Technology processes and solutions to meet the needs and align with the strategies of that BU customer or technology functional area.Responsible for directly managing and developing technology staff, building and sustaining collaborative relationships with operating companies, BUs, and technology teams.  Lead the teams to complete projects and/or services and perform all technology work activities via efficient processes and effective use of resources. Responsibilities include decision making, risk assessment, task prioritization/assignment/tracking, project assignment, employee development, performance feedback, motivation, team building, communication, planning, resource allocation, cost control, problem/issue/conflict resolution, customer service, and client relations. Decisions are guided by policies, procedures and business plans; receives guidance and oversight from senior manager.

Job Description

The IT Manager – Transmission Engineering Technology is responsible for leading the strategy, delivery, support, and modernization of technology solutions that enable the electric transmission engineering organization.  This leader partners closely with Transmission Planning, Protection & Control, Substation Engineering, Line Engineering, and Telecommunications teams to deliver reliable, secure, and scalable technology capabilities that support the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the transmission system. The role serves as the primary liaison between business leadership and Information Technology, translating engineering priorities into technology roadmaps while ensuring solutions align with enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, regulatory requirements, and operational excellence. What you’ll do: Essential Job Functions & Tasks Strategic Leadership Develop and execute the technology strategy supporting Transmission Engineering Build trusted partnerships with engineering leadership to understand business priorities and emerging needs Create multi-year technology roadmaps aligned with modernization initiatives Drive standardization, simplification, and application rationalization Business Relationship Management Serve as the primary IT relationship manager for Transmission Engineering organizations Facilitate technology planning, prioritization, funding, and governance Translate engineering challenges into actionable technology solutions Ensure strong alignment between business value and IT investments Technology Delivery Lead delivery and support for technologies including: Engineering design and modeling systems PLS-CADD and engineering design tools Document and drawing management solutions Data analytics and reporting platforms System integrations and APIs Portfolio & Project Management Manage the Transmission Engineering application portfolio Prioritize initiatives based on business value and risk Oversee project execution from planning through implementation Ensure successful adoption and organizational change management Operational Excellence Maintain high system availability and application performance Drive continuous improvement through automation and process optimization Establish service-level objectives and operational metrics Lead incident, problem, and lifecycle management activities Architecture & Innovation Partner with Enterprise Architecture to define future-state capabilities Evaluate emerging technologies including AI, digital engineering, cloud platforms, and advanced analytics Promote reusable platforms and enterprise standards Improve data accessibility and interoperability across engineering systems People Leadership Lead, coach, and develop a

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