Senior Manager, Technology Operations
About The Position
TerraForm Power is seeking a dynamic Senior Manager of Technology Operations to lead and support integrated IT and OT strategies for our operations. This role will drive a unified technology vision, building resilient, secure, and scalable platforms that enable enterprise systems and renewable generation sites. The successful candidate will oversee our infrastructure roadmap-including cloud, networking, and telecom-while collaborating closely with OT teams to modernize SCADA and edge environments. This leader will deliver real-time operational capabilities, advance digital transformation, and ensure compliance with industry standards, all while fostering innovation and operational excellence.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Industrial Automation, or related field.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in IT, OT, or technology operations, with at least 3-5 years in a senior leadership role.
- Proven success managing cross-functional teams and complex technology environments.
- Strong knowledge of cloud architecture (Azure/AWS), network design, SCADA/OT systems, and cybersecurity frameworks.
- Experience with regulatory compliance (NERC CIP, FERC, SOX, SOC 2) and audit processes.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the energy, utilities, or industrial automation sectors is a strong asset.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a unified IT/OT strategy aligned with business objectives and operational needs.
- Lead transformation initiatives for infrastructure modernization, OT integration, and digital enablement.
- Serve as the primary liaison between IT, OT, field operations, and executive leadership.
- Directly manage IT Infrastructure and OT Systems/SCADA Integration managers and their teams.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Support talent development, succession planning, and cross-training across IT and OT domains.
- Develop and mentor IT/OT teams to build technical and leadership capabilities.
- Oversee architecture, operation, and security of cloud, network, endpoint, and SCADA environments.
- Ensure robust connectivity, data flow, and system reliability for both corporate and field assets.
- Drive integration of OT telemetry and control systems with enterprise IT platforms and data analytics.
- Partner with Cybersecurity leadership to enforce security controls, segmentation, and incident response across IT and OT.
- Ensure alignment with NERC CIP, SOX, FERC, SOC 2, ISO 27001, and other relevant standards for compliance and audit readiness.
- Support audit readiness, risk assessments, and business continuity planning.
- Manage relationships with MSPs, infrastructure partners, SCADA vendors, and integration consultants.
- Oversee service delivery and vendor performance for IT and OT, ensuring quality, SLA compliance, and effective escalation management.
- Coordinate with business units, asset managers, and field teams to align technology solutions with operational needs.
- Define and track KPIs for system health, uptime, security posture, and project delivery.
- Track KPIs for system health, uptime, and project delivery, and communicate technology roadmap, risks, and value delivery to executive leadership.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Industry
Utilities
