Technology Manager – Software Development

American Electric Power

. Develop and execute the technology strategy supporting Transmission Engineering .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $136,539 - $177,503 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing technology strategies for Transmission Engineering, managing enterprise application portfolios, and leading cross-functional teams. Proficient in cloud technologies, system integration, and regulatory compliance within the electric utility sector.

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Technology Strategy DevelopmentEnterprise Application Portfolio ManagementTransmission Engineering ExpertiseCloud Technologies KnowledgeCross-Functional Team Leadership

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Hard Skills

Transmission PlanningEngineering DesignAsset Management ProcessesSystem IntegrationData AnalyticsApplication RationalizationAutomationProcess OptimizationIncident ManagementLifecycle Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationAccountabilityCoachingContinuous LearningChange Management

Tools & Technologies

PLS-CADDMaximoAWSSnowflakeAutodeskEnterprise Integration Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPITILSAFeAgile

Industry Keywords

Electric UtilityNERC CIPFERCUtility Regulatory Requirements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudCyber SecurityPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
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 alignment between business value and IT investments
Lead delivery and support for engineering design and modeling systems, PLS-CADD and engineering design tools, document and drawing management solutions, data analytics and reporting platforms, and system integrations and APIs
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
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
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
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of IT professionals
Foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning
Manage vendor relationships and external delivery partners
Build succession plans and technical capabilities across the team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, business, or related technical field is required
An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered
8+ years of progressive IT leadership experience
8 or more years of technology experience
Experience supporting electric utility Transmission Engineering organizations
Strong understanding of transmission planning, engineering, design, and asset management processes
Experience managing enterprise application portfolios
Knowledge of cloud technologies, system integration, and cybersecurity
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and strategic initiatives
4–6 years of direct supervision experience preferred
Experience with utility technologies such as Maximo, PLS-CADD, or engineering analysis platforms preferred
Experience with AWS, Snowflake, Autodesk, and enterprise integration platforms preferred
Knowledge of NERC CIP, FERC, and utility regulatory requirements preferred
PMP, ITIL, SAFe, or Agile certifications preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Employment Opportunity
Company-sponsored training programs
Educational assistance
Social and recreational programs