The IT Senior Manager - Risk Management and Middle Office Solutions will design, support, and implement short- and long-term strategies, solutions, and customer support to Power Operations Risk Management (ETRM) and Finance middle-office teams through new and existing applications and integrations, systems architecture, network systems, and infrastructure.
You will partner closely with PGE's Power Operations Risk Management and Finance middle-office, execute the IT strategy for those entities and ensure alignment with enterprise business strategy and the delivery of capabilities required to achieve business success.
As a true business senior IT leader, you'll be confident, visionary, and proactive, having a seat at the table to guide the company toward successful business outcomes rather than providing passive service. You'll operate with accountability and a mindset focused on winning through strategic partnership rather than risk avoidance.
Your success will be measured by business outcomes and execution - delivering both vision and practical implementation of a best-in-class digital ecosystem.
You'll manage a team of professionals, being accountable for their performance and results, while adapting departmental plans to address resource and operational challenges. You'll also provide subject matter guidance to associates, colleagues, and customers.
The ideal candidate brings expert knowledge of IT applications and technology, advanced financial analysis and modeling skills, expert analytical thinking, and a strategic mindset. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of energy technology in power commodity trading, working closely with trading operations, finance, and mid-office teams to drive innovation in our dynamic industry.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Business Applications Systems Operations
Manage enterprise-wide business applications for development, implementation, and maintenance to enhance processes and support critical strategies. Direct departmental activities and IT software projects while ensuring optimal application performance and service delivery. Collaborate with business managers, PMO, and architecture teams to meet corporate goals and IT standards.
Strategy & Portfolio Management
Develop the vision and applications strategy aligned with enterprise technology goals. Maintain a comprehensive applications portfolio, managing lifecycles, project roadmaps, and change management to enable PGE business objectives.
Leadership & Collaboration
Apply specialized functional expertise to resolve complex business challenges. Exercise authority over planning and execution within functional areas. Establish relationships with internal/external stakeholders and industry experts to achieve objectives.
Resource & Financial Management
Set strategy for department accounting, budgeting, and resource allocation. Manage financial budgets and targets, ensuring adequate funding for objectives. Oversee workforce planning across departments, ensuring skilled resources meet service delivery goals.
Professional Development
Identify organizational development needs aligned with business direction. Create and monitor development strategies to achieve required change and evaluate business benefits.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATIONS
Education
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Requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems or other related field or equivalent experience.
Experience
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Typically, 12 or more years in information technology, business application management or related field. Demonstrated experience leading technology functions related to power commodity trading.
COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES)
Functional Competencies
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Expert knowledge of IT energy trading risk management applications and related technology
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Experience with Endur application is strongly preferred.
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Expert knowledge of software delivery life cycle methodology
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Advanced knowledge of financial analysis and modeling
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Proven ability to lead software development in a responsive, nimble environment with heightened rigor and discipline in execution
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Advanced financial and business acumen
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Expert skills in identifying relevant trends and emerging technologies and forecasting their impact and utility
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Advanced knowledge of operations planning and budgeting
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Advanced knowledge and experience with modern software development life cycles and trends
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Advanced knowledge of various technology sourcing mechanisms and ability to lead with teams and partners/vendors
Portland General Electric Company
121 SW Salmon St
Portland
Oregon United States
www.portlandgeneral.com
