IT Technology Leader

Requisition ID: 67365

Florida Power & Light Company is America's largest electric company, providing clean, affordable, and reliable electricity to more than 12 million people in Florida. We operate one of the cleanest power generation fleets in the U.S. and our reliability is among the best in the nation. Our goal is to achieve Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 by expanding our solar capacity, increasing battery storage and bringing new renewable energy opportunities to Florida, while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in becoming a game-changer in the energy industry? Join our world-class team today!

Position Specific Description

The Operations Technology Services (OTS) group is looking for an IT Technology Leader to join our organization. This position will lead a team focused on Configuration Management processes required to comply with internal and external regulations such as NERC CIP. Employees in this role provide leadership and oversight to manage performance and results in one or more Information Technology (IT) disciplines. Individuals will be accountable for the successful execution of the Configuration Management program and have an opportunity to lead the development of the roadmap and strategy required to strengthen the program. This position is responsible for leading the team responsible for developing and executing processes required to meet NERC CIP-010 compliance and Transition to Operations.

Highly Desired Skills

• Experience with building and implementing programs, including managing to key performance indicators
• Experience in process engineering and improvements
• Familiarity with secure compute and network architecture concepts
• Familiarity with controls and control measures
• Familiarity with compliance and governance (NERC CIP, SOX)
• Familiarity with ITIL concepts and specifically Transition to Operations
• Experience in applying agile/scrum methodology to develop and deliver large-scale deployments
• Effective interpersonal skills; works well with business stakeholders to understand the short term and long-term business needs
• Ability to effectively communication up and down the organization
• Familiarity with Industrial Control Systems
• Vendor management
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Highly organized
• Leadership communication, weekly reporting, program budget management, and enthusiastic to deliver
• Experience with taking ownership of situations and following through to completion (effectively communicating along the way)

Job Overview

This position establishes strategy, develops business plans, and oversees and leads in the design, development and implementation of technology solutions to meet business needs. Leaders in this role provide leadership and oversight to manage performance and results in one or more Information Technology (IT) disciplines. Individuals will be accountable for the reliability, performance, security, and continuity of IT systems and supported business processes.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides leadership, influence, vision, and direction to the organization to contribute to achieving the company's goals
• Works with IT leaders to develop overall IT strategy in alignment with business strategy
• Oversees value stream by focusing on cost and risks of technology portfolio to meet business needs
• Supports and fosters innovative technologies to deliver new ideas that enable business transformation
• Ensures high levels of ongoing system and application performance in production environments
• Oversees development of processes and tools to automate code releases from development to operations (DevOps)
• Attracts, develops and retains a high-performing and diverse team
• Establishes and drives technology roadmaps that align with current and future business needs
• Manages third party technical and outsourcing relationships to deliver project and operational support objectives
• Ensures technology processes are conducted in line with applicable standards and company policies
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Grad / GED
• Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
• Experience: 7+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Supervisor/Management Experience: 2+ years

Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Information Technology
Organization: Florida Power & Light Company
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

Where permitted by applicable law, NextEra Energy requires all employees and new hires to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination on or before the first day of employment.

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