IT GAS Integration Supervisor

IT GAS Integration Supervisor

JOB SUMMARY 

This position is responsible for support of the core integrated technology platform for Southern Company Gas (GAS) applications used by GAS Distribution Operations for our state regulated Local Distribution Companies (LDC). This includes the full software development lifecycle of end-to-end technology planning, technology roadmaps, and the movement of data throughout the ecosystem. This leader supports an integration strategy that enables the business to achieve its goals and objectives and is aligned with the overall enterprise technology strategy and goals while ensuring a simplicity that is easily maintained. This position will support delivery of a multi-year technology investment program to Restore and Optimize Our Technology (ROOT). This program will overhaul our tightly coupled custom built legacy GAS integrated platform with ~80 different applications and re-architect into a loosely coupled modernized GAS integrated platform leveraging off the shelf products including Oracle and IBM Maximo as anchor applications. 

This leader will support the organization as they leverage current products for new solutions, influence consolidation and application rationalization. This position will deliver simplification of solutions to minimize customization and improve supportability. This includes defining and supporting investments that enable the achievement of business objectives and advance the company’s capabilities to provide a competitive advantage. This position is responsible for promoting and supporting the realization of what is possible with technology. In close partnership with GAS Business Operations Technology Services (BOTS), this position supports GAS business partners on the Infrastructure and Technology Integration Technology Advisory Committee. The Supervisor, Integration, is responsible for approximately 9 IT professionals, including 11 contractors, across various geographic locations. This position is responsible for managing a $1M - $5M annual technology budget with responsibility for a project portfolio of $5M – $10M.

This position will report to the Manager, GAS Architecture and Integration.

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Applies leadership and strategic thinking to a diverse set of opportunities and challenges, serving as a true strategic partner and enabler of all facets of Southern Company Gas.
• Partners with business leaders across the organization and works closely with the technology organization to ensure resources and strategies align to current and future needs of the business.
• Implements and supports a comprehensive integration technology roadmap for the supported business units.
• Drives innovation and leverages technology to create value and transform the business. 
• Establishes and maintains excellent working relationships and partnerships with leadership throughout Southern Company Gas and external vendors and suppliers. 
• Designs integration technology solutions (supporting applications and products) that are common where possible and custom where it counts. 
• Drives and simplicity of design to ensure highly available systems where needed and maintainability of the ecosystem.
• Creates an overall technology budget and manages financial performance. 
• Hires, develops, rewards, and retains a highly qualified and diverse technology leadership team.
• Establishes and enforces appropriate technology and business policies, practices, and processes.
• Acts as a student of business and technology, anticipating future needs and directional shifts in both the technology and energy industries.
• Creates an environment that fosters accountability, innovation, and engagement at all levels. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS 

Education 

• A degree in Computer Science or a related field is required. An advanced degree is desirable.

Experience and Knowledge 

• 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).

Skills

• The ability to lead and manage through change. Recognized as a change agent.
• Knowledgeable about current and future technology trends with the ability to scout and deploy industry-changing technology.
• Outstanding credibility and demonstrated ability to build strong relationships within the company and industry, and with vendors/ suppliers. 
• Demonstrated ability to influence key stakeholders and lead through influence.
• Team player with a collaborative approach to drive solutions for the good of Southern Company.
• Proven ability to drive efficiency through effective technology management.
• Ability to operate successfully in a regulated environment with an understanding and appreciation of risk, compliance, corporate policy and procedures, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to connect the dots and apply sound business judgment. 
• Ability to attract top talent and build high-performing teams. Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and develop employees and future leaders. 
• Able to delegate responsibility effectively.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including communicating complex technical topics to various audiences.
• Excellent customer service skills that exhibit initiative and follow-through to meet customer commitments.
• Ability to synthesize large amounts of information, determine solutions, and make quality and timely decisions.
• Experience with various integration development languages, frameworks, and products.