Sr Mgr Security (Enterprise AI)

Consumers Energy•Jackson, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Consumers Energy is hiring a Senior Manager of Security 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; manage enterprise-level risk; and strengthen security through proactive defense, regulatory compliance, and ongoing program optimization. The Senior Manager is a senior leader on the Security team who shapes policies, ensures compliance, leads responses to significant security incidents, collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, promotes a strong security culture, and mentors security professionals. The position also defines and executes the enterprise AI and intelligent automation strategy, including the platforms, standards, governance, and roadmap needed to scale these capabilities responsibly. It leads delivery of reusable AI services, intelligent automation, integrations, development patterns, and self-service capabilities, and partners with business and technology teams to move prioritized opportunities from concept to production and achieve measurable business outcomes. This is a hybrid position with required onsite work on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at One Energy Plaza in Jackson, Michigan. The selected candidate must be within commuting distance or willing to relocate; a relocation package is available to those who qualify. The position is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship, including H-1B, TN, CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and seven or more years of experience in one or more security or IT disciplines; OR an associate degree in a related field and nine or more years of relevant experience; OR a high school diploma/GED and eleven or more years of relevant experience.
Relevant security or IT disciplines include 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, with 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 and track record in mentoring, coaching, career development, professional growth, 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 requirements, and business objectives.
Ability to make sound, data-driven decisions under pressure, particularly during security incidents or crises, while balancing immediate response needs and long-term considerations.
Expertise in leading organizational change, managing resistance, driving adoption of new processes and technologies, and promoting continuous improvement.
Ability to evaluate and prioritize security risks in the context of business operations, allocate resources effectively, and maintain organizational risk tolerance levels.

Responsibilities

Define and implement the organization’s security strategy in alignment with business objectives, industry standards, and regulatory requirements, promoting continuous improvement across security functions.
Serve as the primary escalation point for significant security incidents and coordinate timely response, remediation, and cross-team efforts during major events or disruptions.
Identify, assess, and mitigate security risks, while maintaining adherence to privacy laws, data protection standards, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
Monitor emerging security threats, technologies, and best practices, incorporating relevant tools and methodologies into the security program.
Manage workload demands, resource allocation, budgeting, and capital planning across security functions; track KPIs and metrics to measure effectiveness and operational efficiency.
Mentor, coach, and develop team members, fostering continuous learning, professional growth, diversity, equity and inclusion, and accountability.
Oversee one or more security functions, including security operations and incident response; security engineering and IAM; network and connectivity; or risk management, privacy, and compliance.
Ensure organizational resilience through effective business continuity and disaster recovery planning and execution.
Build and maintain 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 initiatives using frameworks such as CMMI and Lean; oversee documentation and contribute to 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 adoption.
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 advance prioritized AI and automation opportunities from concept through production, reduce manual work, and accelerate enterprise-wide adoption.
Perform other non-essential duties as assigned or as necessary.