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Alliant Energy · 3 hours ago

Chief Information Officer

Madison, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Alliant Energy is dedicated to serving customers and building stronger communities through innovative energy solutions. The Chief Information Officer will lead the technology strategies in AI, cybersecurity, and data analytics, aiming to transform the energy ecosystem and drive operational excellence within the IT function.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyOil and Gas

Hiring Manager

Karishma Huddar

Responsibilities

Performs all leadership duties, including hiring and rewarding talent, fostering an inclusive and safe workplace, partnering with employees to set clear goals and expectations, providing timely and specific feedback on performance, developing improvement plans to address performance gaps, addressing conflict with care and respect, identifying opportunities for growth and development, embracing and modeling a mindset of lifelong learning, ensuring employees report to work fit for duty, adhering to our Code of Conduct, and modeling Alliant Energy’s Core Values at all times

Serves as a Corporate Officer, appointed by Alliant Energy’s Board of Directors; agent of the corporation with fiduciary duties called the duty of loyalty and duty of care

Develops strong relationships and partners with business unit leaders to align on a multi-year technology strategy that identifies and maximizes opportunities to use technology, automation, mobility, analytics, and information to support business goals and initiatives

Drives strong program delivery of major technology programs and projects, including overseeing the design, implementation, and integration of new applications and changes to existing computer systems and software

Responsible for cybersecurity and physical security. Develops cybersecurity and technology organization strategies and provides regular updates to the Board of Directors on performance

Directs and leads the Alliant Energy AI and data analytics strategy and adoption within the organization

Drives operational excellence within the information technology (IT) function through effective organizational design, transformational leadership, and performance of employees, vendors, and contractors

Directs and guides the tactical activities of the IT function, including implementing and maintaining Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), human capital, customer experience, workforce and asset management and supervisory control, and data acquisition (SCADA) systems; integrating renewables and grid-related technology; overseeing enterprise architecture, network infrastructure, and telecommunications; advancing data management and business analytics; and ensuring security and regulatory compliance

Champions IT talent development, ensuring leadership and professional talent are in place and succession bench strength is achieved. Partners with human resources (HR) to develop and maintain a culture that attracts and retains top IT talent

Develops the IT capital and operating budgets and long-term strategic business plan, working collaboratively with the jurisdictions and functions to create plans that align with the regulatory frameworks under which Alliant Energy operates

Serves as a member of the Executive Privacy Governance Committee and participates on other company committees as requested

Engages in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy’s Values and helps deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities

Qualification

CybersecurityData AnalyticsAI StrategyEnterprise Resource PlanningStrategic PlanningStakeholder ManagementLeadershipBusiness InsightsBusiness NegotiationsBusiness Process ImprovementsOrganizational StrategyStrategic Communication

Required

Bachelor's Degree Emphasis in information technology or related area

10 years technical and/or professional experience in information technology including implementing large application projects; demonstrated knowledge of application platforms and infrastructure; and demonstrated knowledge of contemporary technology solutions and their application to the business

10 years progressively more responsible management experience with demonstrated experience in managing resources to meet goal across multiple projects and various geographic locations

Experience advising and providing counsel to executive management

Demonstrated effective leadership skills with competencies in strategic thinking, change management, risk management, and internal and external relationship management

Demonstrated financial, business acumen, and analytical skills

Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skill

Demonstrated ability to use computer software programs (e.g., e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, and project management)

Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment