Sr Mgr Security (Enterprise AI)

Consumers Energy•Jackson, MI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Consumers Energy is seeking a senior security leader to oversee and advance the organization’s security strategy across security operations, engineering, Identity and Access Management (IAM), risk management, privacy, networking, and compliance. The role provides strategic leadership, technical expertise, and operational oversight to protect organizational assets, data, and infrastructure. The Senior Manager leads complex security initiatives, manages enterprise-level risk, strengthens the organization’s security posture, shapes security policies, ensures regulatory compliance, and leads responses to significant security incidents. The role also leads the enterprise AI and intelligent automation strategy, including the platforms, standards, governance, roadmap, reusable services, integrations, development patterns, and self-service capabilities needed to scale AI and automation responsibly. The Senior Manager partners with business and technology teams to advance prioritized opportunities from concept through production, reduce manual work, and accelerate adoption. This is a hybrid position with required onsite work Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at One Energy Plaza in Jackson, Michigan. The selected candidate must live within commuting distance or be willing to relocate; relocation assistance is available to those who qualify. The position is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship, including H-1B or TN, and is not eligible for CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT participation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least seven years of experience in one or more security or IT disciplines; alternatively, an associate’s degree in a related field and at least nine years of such experience, or a high school diploma/GED and at least eleven years of such experience.
Experience in one or more of the listed disciplines: Asset Management, Automation, Compliance, Identity and Access Management, Network Engineering and Operations, Incident Response, IT Infrastructure and Architecture, Network and Security Operations, Privacy, Risk Management, or Security Engineering.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex security concepts to executive, technical, and non-technical audiences.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, including the ability to lead cross-functional teams, collaborate across departments, and build consensus.
High emotional intelligence and the ability to manage team dynamics, foster psychological safety, and create an inclusive environment.
Demonstrated commitment to employee development, including mentoring, coaching, career guidance, and succession planning.
Ability to collaborate effectively and embody the principles of being humble, hungry, and people smart.
Proven ability to develop and execute comprehensive security strategies aligned with organizational goals while balancing risk, operational needs, and business objectives.
Ability to make sound, data-driven decisions under pressure, particularly during security incidents or crises.
Expertise in leading organizational change, managing resistance, driving adoption of processes and technologies, and promoting continuous improvement.
Ability to evaluate and prioritize security risks in the context of business operations and allocate resources while maintaining appropriate risk tolerance.
Must be within commuting distance of the Jackson, Michigan worksite or willing to relocate.
Must not require current or future immigration sponsorship; CPT, OPT, and STEM OPT candidates are not eligible.

Responsibilities

Define and implement the organization’s security strategy in alignment with business objectives, industry standards, and regulatory requirements, and promote continuous improvement across security functions.
Serve as the primary escalation point for significant security incidents and coordinate timely response and remediation across teams.
Identify, assess, and mitigate security risks while maintaining adherence to privacy laws, data protection standards, and regulatory frameworks.
Monitor emerging security threats, technologies, and best practices, incorporating appropriate tools and methods into the security program.
Manage workload demands, resource allocation, budgeting, and capital planning across security functions; track KPIs and metrics for program effectiveness and operational efficiency.
Mentor, coach, and develop team members, fostering continuous learning, professional growth, DE&I, and accountability.
Oversee one or more security functions: security operations and incident response; security engineering and IAM; network and connectivity; or risk management, privacy, and compliance.
Ensure organizational resilience through Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery planning and execution.
Build relationships with executive leadership, IT, Legal, Compliance, vendors, auditors, and regulatory bodies; represent the organization in industry forums and regulatory discussions as appropriate.
Lead continuous improvement using frameworks such as CMMI and Lean; oversee documentation and contribute to long-term security roadmaps, strategic planning, and financial initiatives.
Define and execute the enterprise AI and intelligent automation strategy, establishing platforms, standards, governance, and a roadmap for responsible scaling.
Lead delivery of enterprise AI enablement capabilities, including reusable AI services, intelligent automation, integrations, development patterns, and self-service capabilities.
Partner with business and technology teams to move prioritized AI and automation opportunities from concept to production, reduce friction and manual work, and accelerate adoption.
Perform other non-essential duties as assigned or as necessary.