Sr. Manager IT - CSS Program Delivery

Constellation Energy Generation, LLC. • Chicago, IL

2d • $174,600 - $194,000

About The Position

As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes.

Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things. Join us in meeting the country's energy needs today and tomorrow.
Engage, along with IT VP, with Constellation Business Units in the development of technology solutions and support of IT services and products. Partner with business clients and IT leadership in the development of a strategic technology plan and investment strategy that meets the needs of the business while leveraging standard enterprise architectures. Participate on committees that guide product strategies. Lead a team of information technology professionals responsible for providing a single point of contact with the business, understanding business processes, technology needs and requirements and translating business requirements into appropriate technology solutions. Work with business clients to justify and prioritize small to medium sized projects (those under 2 million dollars). Lead the maintenance and enhancements of applications and systems that support this business segment. Lead the execution of small to large sized IT projects maintaining top quartile on time on budget delivery. Participate in the overall leadership of Information Technology organization. Create and maintain strategic relationship with key IT vendors and manage IT vendor contracts that support this specific business segment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 10 years of relevant experience
• Supervisory or managerial experience
• Ability to effectively convey complex technical information to both technical and nontechnical audiences including investigators, senior management, team members and others
• Technical, analytical, consulting and organizational skills along with strong demonstrated oral and written skills
• Experience and deep knowledge of foundational business processes
• Leadership, management, and/or project management experience

Nice To Haves

• Advanced interpersonal skills, communications skills, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to present and discuss complex technical information in a way that establishes rapport, persuades others, and gains understanding and approval
• Excellent consultative skills, including teamwork, facilitation, and negotiation.
• Master's degree in business administration, information systems, project management, or related discipline
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience leading teams that consist of employees, contractors, system implementors and product vendor individuals.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing and leading direct reports
• Demonstrated experience leading large, strategic programs and projects including merger and acquisition experience
• Work experience in highly regulated industries such as energy or utilities
• Proven track record leading portfolio level risk management, issue remediation and contingency planning
• Proficiency in advanced scheduling and portfolio management tools
• Experience developing and implementing playbooks used across the organization
• Demonstrated ability to strategically lead during periods of ambiguity, change and balance multiple priorities.
• Strong financial acumen, experience with planning and budgeting

Responsibilities

• Drive process improvement and lead adoption of standard Management Model processes and procedures, which deliver sustainable top quartile cost and performance levels.
• Evaluate performance and provide coaching for IT personnel. Promote diversity and foster teamwork, collaboration, and a learning organization.
• Maintain relationships with business areas and clients, ensure business processes and requirements are identified and well understood, facilitate committees and forums that drive investment and technology strategy for the supported product portfolio – requires extensive domestic and international travel
• Manage a budget totaling over $xx million annually.
• Manage the maintenance, support, and minor enhancement of applications and systems of a product portfolio that delivers world-class performance and service.
• Partner with business clients to justify and prioritize small project investments and manage the delivery and execution of small projects while ensuring top quartile levels.

Benefits

• Constellation offers an extensive selection of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and a wide-range of benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future.
• In addition to highly competitive salaries, eligible employees are offered a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including robust wellbeing programs; disability and life insurance benefits; paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days; and much more.
• Expected salary range of $174,600 to $194,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager