Oglethorpe Power Corporation · 3 months ago
Chief Information Officer
Tucker,GA,US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$266K/yr - $355K/yrOglethorpe Power Corporation (OPC) is the nation's largest power supply cooperative and one of the primary energy producers in Georgia, seeking a visionary Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead its enterprise-wide information technology modernization. The CIO will develop and implement an IT strategy to enhance operational efficiency, cybersecurity, and customer-focused solutions across the organization and its affiliates.
Electrical DistributionElectronicsEnergyRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Develop and communicate a comprehensive IT strategy aligned with OPC's mission, purpose, and long-term goals
Create a 5-year technology roadmap that enables innovation, operational excellence, and competitive advantage
Define and implement a data governance philosophy and model to ensure consistency, quality, and accessibility of enterprise data
Provide strategic oversight of OPC's relationship with its related third-party IT services provider -- ensuring alignment, accountability, service delivery, and overall IT Service Management (ITSM)
Lead modernization efforts across the organization with a proven track record of successful transformation
Conduct a full audit of existing systems to identify underutilized functionalities, replacement needs, and improvement opportunities
Evaluate and clearly articulate the capabilities and limitations of existing technology products
Assess market alternatives when current systems cannot meet business needs
Replace outdated systems such modern, user-friendly alternatives to gain efficiencies
Oversee OPC's comprehensive cyberattack response plan to ensure coordinated, rapid response across OPC departments
Oversee relationship with related third parties providing data privacy and corporate security services
Conduct a comprehensive review of internal processes to identify critical gaps caused by lack of technology use and implement solutions to mitigate risk
Lead technology aspects of disaster recovery and business continuity planning
Implement policies for system upgrades, including rigorous testing and formal sign-off before go-live
Ensure robust IT resource planning so that all employees are equipped with necessary technology on Day One
Oversee daily IT operations including problem management, change management, and project management
Provide oversight and leadership for large-scale system implementations, ensuring alignment with business goals and timely delivery
Lead implementation of AI across the organization
Oversee related third-party's deployment of an in-house AI platform with appropriate controls to support secure, everyday use by internal teams
Lead the implementation of mobile access to key platforms
Provide leadership and oversight for AV capabilities delivered by third parties to support OPC special events and virtual meetings
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field (Master's preferred)
Proven track record of helping organizations modernize their technology and implement enterprise-wide IT transformations
Experience in a senior IT leadership role within a medium or large, complex organization-preferably in the utility, energy, or other highly regulated sector
Strong understanding of enterprise applications, cybersecurity, mobile technologies, and data governance
Demonstrated success in leading large-scale system implementations and cross-functional teams
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills
Company
Oglethorpe Power Corporation
Oglethorpe Power is among the nation’s largest power supply cooperatives and is one of the largest energy producers in Georgia.
Founded in 1974
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
David Sorrick
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Chani Ward-Cabil, PHR, CIR
Talent Acquisition Partner
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