IT Manager – Corporate Functions

Eversource Energy

. Serve as the primary IT leader for HR, Payroll, Marketing and Communications, Sustainability, Regulatory, and other shared services stakeholders .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeBerlin • Connecticut • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $158,310 - $175,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading IT initiatives across HR, Payroll, Marketing, and other shared services, with a strong focus on developing technology roadmaps, managing application delivery, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Proven ability to translate business strategies into actionable technology solutions while fostering team development and continuous improvement.

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IT LeadershipEnterprise Application DeliveryAgile Delivery PracticesVendor ManagementFinancial Acumen

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Hard Skills

Business ApplicationsProduct ManagementApplication Lifecycle ManagementData ManagementCybersecurityComplianceBudgetingForecastingTechnology Investment PrioritizationSaaS Platforms

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationProblem-SolvingDecision-MakingNegotiationConflict Resolution

Tools & Technologies

ERP/HCM SystemsPayroll SystemsCRMContent ManagementWorkflow AutomationReportingAnalyticsIntegration PlatformsCloud-Based Solutions

Industry Keywords

HR ProcessesPayroll ProcessesSustainabilityRegulatory ComplianceShared Services

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityERPITSM

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary IT leader for HR, Payroll, Marketing and Communications, Sustainability, Regulatory, and other shared services stakeholders
Develop and maintain business-aligned technology roadmaps
Lead planning, prioritization, delivery, and operational support for applications and platforms
Partner with business leaders to define outcomes, success measures, funding needs, risks, dependencies, and delivery priorities
Manage delivery teams, product owners, business analysts, engineers, vendors, and shared technology partners
Drive continuous improvement by simplifying processes, reducing manual work, improving data quality, and increasing digital and self-service adoption
Ensure solutions comply with cybersecurity, data privacy, records retention, accessibility, audit, regulatory, and enterprise architecture standards
Oversee vendor performance, contract execution support, service levels, financial tracking, and issue resolution
Support agile, product-centric, and portfolio-based ways of working
Lead incident, problem, change, and release management activities
Prepare executive-ready status updates, recommendations, business cases, and decision materials
Develop team members through coaching, performance management, role clarity, feedback, and career development
Respond to emergency restoration assignments as required
Travel between Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire as necessary

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent related experience
Minimum of ten (10) to twelve (12) years of progressive experience in information technology, business applications, product delivery, business relationship management, or enterprise shared services technology leadership
Strong understanding of enterprise application delivery, product management, agile delivery practices, IT service management, vendor management, and portfolio governance
Ability to translate business strategy into technology capabilities, roadmaps, investment plans, delivery backlogs, and measurable outcomes
Knowledge of HR, payroll, communications, sustainability, regulatory, and shared services processes, including sensitive data handling and compliance considerations
Working knowledge of systems integration, application lifecycle management, cloud services, data management, reporting, automation, cybersecurity, privacy, and audit controls
Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, business case development, cost management, and technology investment prioritization
Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex technical topics in clear business language
Strong problem-solving, decision-making, facilitation, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills
Experience supporting corporate shared services functions is strongly preferred
Demonstrated experience managing application portfolios, technology roadmaps, production support, enhancements, and project delivery in a complex enterprise environment
Experience leading teams, vendors, and cross-functional partners
Experience with SaaS platforms, ERP/HCM systems, payroll systems, CRM, content management, workflow automation, reporting, analytics, integration platforms, and cloud-based solutions is preferred
Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required
Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary
Applicants must not require immigration-related sponsorship to start employment with Eversource

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work schedule for eligible roles
Potential incentive
Competitive total rewards program
Benefits programs
Emergency restoration assignment compensation/coverage implied by employment terms