Business Relationship Manager Operations

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Summary:

This position supports AES internal partners in redefining the existing operational processes. This means that the person selected will work closely with Business Leaders and Digital Teams to strengthen collaboration and drive a culture of creativity, innovation, and shared ownership across the business and digital teams so that comprehensive, innovative, and value-driven strategies are created and delivered the intended business value results.

Responsibilities:

• Work with Business Leaders to select Digital technologies that support business objectives and build Digital Roadmaps for Asset management and Engineering and Construction.
• Develop deep knowledge of these operational functions and build both horizontal and vertical relationships with Business and Digital Leaders.
• Actively work with Business Leaders to capture business requirements in their function that will advance business performance.
• Act as the principal technology advisor to the asset management and engineering and constructions teams; and, a champion for identifying, leading, and driving digital transformation.
• Encouraging relationships and working collaboratively with enterprise architects, data scientists and software providers to develop technology enablement business capability roadmaps.
• Ensure program/project managers and other resources assigned to projects are knowledgeable about the business, operations, and objectives.
• Report on business value results of technology related projects; measure and communicate business value results on a regular basis.

Qualifications:

• Proven ability in operational technologies
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or economics is required
• Strong influencing, leadership and communication skills, including facilitation, collaboration and negotiation
• Proven record to lead and resolve sophisticated and sometime ambiguous technical issues with critical and creative thinking
• Utilities or Energy experience a plus
• Strong analytical attitude with understanding of AI/ML principals

Preferred Skills:

• Validated understanding of agile methodologies
• Project Management Professional or Agile certifications are a plus
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to influence and prioritize
• Results oriented with hands on approach

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Safety comes first at AES. To protect the health and safety of our people, customers, communities and partners, and to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, AES requires all newly-hired people or current AES people applying for U.S.-based role(s), to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or be willing to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by their date of hire. Except where prohibited by law or not specifically covered in a collective bargaining agreement, new hires and transfers will be required to provide proof of vaccination during onboarding and periodically thereafter. This policy will comply with all applicable laws and is based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health authorities, as applicable.