This job has closed.

NorthWestern Energy · 6 hours ago

Operational Technology Manager

Missoula, MT

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$121K/yr - $151K/yr

8+ years exp

NorthWestern Energy is seeking an Operational Technology Manager to lead technology initiatives within the utility operations sector. The role involves managing IT/OT systems, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering partnerships with vendors to enhance service delivery.

Clean EnergyElectrical DistributionEnergyEnergy EfficiencyEnergy ManagementNatural ResourcesRenewable Energy

Responsibilities

Demonstrates leadership consistent with NorthWestern Energy's code, values, policies, processes and controls

Utilizes effective management practices to maintain employee engagement and productivity

Effectively manages budget, ensuring proper cost controls

Leads special product delivery as required utilizing effective change and program management techniques

Develop strong partnerships and relationships with key outside vendors and hold them accountable for service delivery as needed

Ensure compliance with policies, controls, and applicable state and federal rules and regulations

Manages talent effectively, utilizing best practices to achieve effective business results

Coordinate or direct development of activities to ensure product needs and objectives are met

Measures, monitors and reports status of goals and program achievements

Communicates effectively with stakeholder including employees to achieve positive business outcomes

Maintains professional knowledge and takes steps to stay abreast of market changes and industry developments

Builds company image by collaborating with customers, government, community organizations, and employees

Position is responsible for implementation and operation of a suite of technologies which include, but are not limited to, workforce management, outage management, and industrial control systems

Primary responsibilities include partnering with key Operational business leaders on IT/OT systems concerning strategy, support and implementation

Set strategy and develop technology roadmap for Operational business leaders Leader and advocate all aspects of cyber security helping to drive cultural change within the company

Directs a staff of technologists focused on utility operations technology and product delivery

Assures appropriate level of management to resolve issues is brought into the problem resolution process

Develops effective, collaborative partnerships with business partners, Business Technology and 3rd parties (including suppliers)

Leads change and provides specific recommendations to all levels of management concerning operational facing technology

Provide leadership in the definition and execution of an IT/OT roadmap, to include aligning with the defined Information Security strategy, business and product strategy

Serves as an expert advisor to senior management in the development, implementation and maintenance of IT/OT systems to ensure best practice control objectives are achieved in protecting information assets

Drives vendor and technology risk assessments Implements and maintains a Change Management Program to ensure adequate controls are in place to execute IT/OT changes

Develop, forecast, and manage Business Technology capital and expense budgets

Proficient in contract and vendor negotiations

All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics

Ensure self and others actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives

Proficient in contract and vendor negotiations

Qualification

IT systems understandingInformation security systemsProgramProduct managementStrategic technology planningAnalytical skillsVendor negotiationsLeadership skillsCommunication skillsSafety recordBusiness process understandingTenacityEthicsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving abilitiesOrganizational skillsIntegrity

Required

A bachelor's or master's degree in business administration, engineering, computer science, information management or related field, or equivalent work experience

8 to 10 years supervisory experience

Strong computer skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills are a must

Must be able to demonstrate and maintain a good safety record

Experience in integrating complex, cross-corporate processes

Experience partnering with outside software consultants and vendors to deliver software and system support for the business

Excellent interpersonal skills; able to work across business lines at senior levels to influence and effect change to achieve common goals

Demonstrated leadership; proven track record of leading complex, multidisciplinary talent teams in new endeavors and delivering solutions

Experience in strategic technology planning and execution

Must have an in depth understanding of IT systems which support business processes to include application controls, database controls, network and infrastructure controls and software development controls

In depth knowledge of information security systems (firewalls, intrusion protection systems, security policies, etc.)

Expert in program and product management

In depth knowledge of emerging information technology and cyber threats

In depth understanding of COBIT, NIST

In depth understand of SOX, CIP and other related compliance frameworks

The selected candidate must have the utmost personal integrity and business ethics

The incumbent must have enough courage in their convictions to challenge senior levels of management as appropriate

Strong leadership skills, communication skills (written and verbal) and analytical skills are all required for this position

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to lead change are also necessary

A demonstrated understanding of business processes, problem solving abilities, and process analysis is also required in this position

Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities

Ability to demonstrate strength of conviction in asserting a position

Ability to demonstrate tenacity when faced with barriers or resistance

Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain digital concepts and technologies to business leaders, as well as business concepts to technologists; able to sell ideas and process internally at all levels, including the board and investors