SECO Energy (Sumter Electric Cooperative) · 2 months ago
Operational Technology Manager
Sumterville, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expSECO Energy is the third-largest electric co-op in Florida and the seventh-largest in the nation. The Operational Technology Manager will oversee the operational technology portfolio, manage OT platform deployment, and build vendor relationships to support modernization and reliable utility operations.
Electrical DistributionEnergy
Responsibilities
Oversees SECO’s operational technology portfolio and ensures alignment with the technology roadmap
Manages deployment and optimization of OT platforms, including GIS, DERMS, OMS, and AMI
Builds and maintains vendor relationships, negotiates contracts, and ensures that OT systems support modernization, distributed energy integration, and reliable, real-time utility operations
Qualification
Required
Minimum: Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer Science, or related field
Minimum: Three + (3) years of experience in operational technology, IT/OT integration, or utility system management
Minimum: One + (1) years of supervisory experience leading high-performing technical teams, with a leadership style that builds trust and collaboration
Minimum: Hands-on experience with GIS, OMS, AMI, and DERMS systems
Minimum: Strong vendor management and contract negotiation experience
Minimum: Previous experience managing large-scale, multifaceted enterprise-wide Operational Technologies projects in an electric or gas utility environment
Minimum: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to listen actively, ask insightful questions, and collaborate with senior team members to influence decisions and drive meaningful outcomes and effective solutions
Ability to operate a variety of office equipment, including a personal computer, printers, copy machines and telephone
Ability to work irregular hours for assignment completion and flexibility to change scheduling and report to work on short notice during emergency situations
Normal work hours will be eight (8) hours Monday through Friday, between 7:00 am to 6:00 pm
Some business travel for training and development
Successful completion of pre-employment background check, physical and drug screen
Preferred
Master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Project Management, Business Administration or related field
PMP® or equivalent project management certification
Utility-specific certifications (e.g., ESRI GIS, Siemens/Oracle OMS, DERMS platforms)
ITIL or cybersecurity-related certification a plus
Seven + (7) years of experience in operational technology, IT/OT integration, or utility system management
Three + (3) years of supervisory experience leading high-performing technical teams, with a leadership style that builds trust and collaboration
Company
SECO Energy (Sumter Electric Cooperative)
SECO Energy’s LinkedIn page is used as a communication tool to align with the cooperative’s print and online channels.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Curtis Wynn
CEO
Jim Duncan
Chief Executive Officer
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