IT Supervisor

2 weeks ago


Naperville, Illinois, United States Southern Company Full time
Job Summary

This position is responsible for leading the team that provides support for the Field, Mobile, and Rolling office for Southern Company Gas (GAS). The team supports the Field, Mobile, and Rolling office for Southern Company Gas (GAS) used by GAS Distribution Operations for our state regulated Local Distribution Companies (LDC).

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive integration strategy and roadmap that meets the strategic and operational objectives of the business.
  • Lead and manage multiple, medium-to-large-sized and cross-functional teams.
  • Partner closely with GAS Field Operations executive and senior leadership to ensure the feasibility of strategic Field and Mobile investments.
  • Ensure the Field and Mobile roadmap and technology portfolio align with the overall GAS Technology Delivery strategy, roadmap, and goals.
  • Manage a $1M - $5M annual technology budget with responsibility for a project portfolio of $10M – $20M.
  • Support the organization as they leverage current products for new solutions, influence consolidation and application rationalization.
  • Deliver simplification of solutions to minimize customization and improve supportability.
  • Define and support investments that enable the achievement of business objectives and advance the company's capabilities to achieve comparative and competitive advantage.
Requirements
  • A degree in Computer Science or a related field is required.
  • An advanced degree is desirable.
  • 10 or more years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years of experience managing multiple, medium-to-large-sized and cross-functional teams.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of information technology with an extensive understanding of integration principles and practices, application development technologies and methodologies.
  • Experience establishing and defining a comprehensive integration strategy and roadmap that meets the strategic and operational objectives of the business.
  • Broad knowledge of the utility business functions and an understanding of how the Technology Organization adds value to these organizations.
  • Building strong leadership teams and high-performing organizations.
  • Leading and operating in a fast-paced, real-time operational environment with changing business dynamics.
  • Experience with Waterfall and Agile delivery.
  • Broad understanding of System Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
  • Solid foundation in Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL).
About Southern Company

Southern Company is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services.

Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers' and communities' needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental, and social progress for tomorrow.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.