IT Technology Director, Digital Trading Solutions
About The Position
NextEra Energy Resources is one of America's largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us! Position Specific Description Role purpose The IT Director, Digital Trading Solutions is the end-to-end technology owner for the business relationship and overall company's commodity trading platforms. This leader will define and execute the strategy to modernize and sustain our trading technology, including driving the transformation from proprietary platforms to industry solutions. The position operates with a high degree of independence, owning the vision and roadmap for the trading technology portfolio and delivering a large-scale transformational programs.
Requirements
- Strong understanding of commodity trading, risk management, and financial operations.
- Excellent client-facing communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to leadership, non-technical and technical stakeholders.
- Proven experience working with commodity markets such as energy, natural gas, power, and renewable energy, with a focus on trading and risk processes.
- Solid experience in leading and executing the transformational programs in commodity trading, including transaction capture, risk management, accounting, and reporting.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot issues related to system performance and business processes.
- Ability to build and lead a high-performing, cross-functional team of product managers, analysts, and developers; cultivate strong business-user relationships.
- Knowledge of commodity trading regulations such as FERC, NERC, and CFTC compliance.
- Familiarity with renewable energy markets, including experience with Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), Renewable Energy Credits (RECs),etc.
- Experience with ETRM/CTRM Ion OpenLink/Endur, RightAngle, Allegro, etc.
- Experience leading large business aligned technology teams.
- Strong financial acumen and understanding of the key aspects of operating both project and ongoing support organizations.
- Ability to drive benefits realization, cost control, and value delivery from programs and initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Define and execute the strategy to modernize and sustain our trading technology
- Drive the transformation from proprietary platforms to industry solutions
- Own the vision and roadmap for the trading technology portfolio
- Deliver large-scale transformational programs
- Manage key vendors, including governance, contract management, SLAs, and roadmap alignment
- Partner with trading, risk, accounting and compliance to translate business needs into executable technology plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Industry
Utilities
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
