VP IT Infrastructure Ops & Engineering

Exelon•Washington, DC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Exelon is leading the energy transformation and is seeking problem solvers, innovators, community builders, and change makers to join their team. Exelon is a Fortune 200 company with 20,000 colleagues serving over 10.7 million customers across six energy companies. They are committed to creating an environment where every person can thrive, focusing on purposeful careers, growth opportunities, community impact, and support to thrive. Exelon values diverse voices, fresh perspectives, and bold thinking, and offers competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, preferably within a technical discipline (e.g. Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering)
Fifteen years’ experience leading and managing a large organization, preferably within an IT-discipline
Demonstrated knowledge of strategic planning and execution
Demonstrated knowledge of utility operations and the use of information technology as a competitive advantage
Advanced interpersonal skills, communications skills, and presentation skills.
Demonstrated ability to present and discuss complex technical information to audiences of all levels (including Senior Executives) in a way that establishes rapport, persuades others, and gains understanding and agreement.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading large operational teams with responsibility for IT infrastructure environments within large scale enterprises.
Experience sourcing IT functions and infrastructure services.
Graduate degree in Information Systems or related discipline or MBA.

Responsibilities

Lead and guide the Infrastructure Operations and Engineering functional area of Exelon IT, covering both Information Technology and Operational Technology.
Provide overall leadership to develop and align the IT vision, strategy, direction, and plans for the deployment of information technology infrastructure systems, platforms, products, and services.
Partner and engage with clients to gain business unit alignment and oversee IT strategy development and execution.
Develop and maintain robust relationships with IT and Business counterparts.
Establish a vision for the core IT infrastructure of the company.
Formulate and execute a comprehensive infrastructure technology strategy that aligns with business objectives and drives growth.
Evaluate emerging technologies and trends to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
Oversee the design, development, and deployment of new technology and enhancements to existing infrastructure systems.
Ensure the successful execution of projects on time and within budget through effective project management practices.
Ensure the integrity, security, and scalability of the technology infrastructure to support business operations.
Collaborate with the Cyber Security team and implement best practices for data protection and cybersecurity.
Collaborate with other IT areas to align infrastructure technology initiatives with business objectives.
Serve as a key advisor to the CIO regarding core technology investments and strategies.
Establish metrics to measure the effectiveness of technology initiatives and report progress to stakeholders.
Analyze performance data to make informed decisions and adjustments.
Provide oversight for day-to-day delivery of IT infrastructure systems, platforms, products, and services.
Serve as a partner to stakeholder management teams as a single point of accountability for all Information Technology related matters.
Maintain an in-depth knowledge of IT and Business operations, strategies, and priorities.
Provide overall responsibility and accountability for the design, development, operation, and maintenance of all infrastructure.
Lead a team of information technology professionals and outsourced service providers.
Align IT decision making with Exelon’s focus on the Customer.
Deliver all required IT functions related to the infrastructure used by various IT Digital Solutions, Operational Platforms, Customer & Corporate Platforms, and other IT functional areas.
Collaborate closely with the IT Architecture area to drive value in sourcing products & services, mature infrastructure architecture, retire technical debt, and develop an IT Engineering and Operations talent pipeline.
Direct IT wide operations and engineering of platforms, networks, data centers and telecommunications infrastructure.
Provide support for all corporate, enterprise and business unit specific systems and IT platforms.
Manage and coordinate all internal and cloud hosting functions.
Develop Infrastructure Services, KPIs, and expose capabilities based on prioritized demand for products and end-to-end business process enablement.
Coordinate with IT and business unit leaders to provide disaster recovery and contingency plans for critical business functions.
Lead the operational support and incident coordination for all enterprise and business unit specific systems and platforms.
Manage and maintain the NERC CIP compliance for IT infrastructure across Exelon.
Manage the operational reliability of Exelon’s corporate network and Help Desk.
Establish and maintain key IT supplier relationships in support of critical infrastructure product, platform, project, and service delivery.
Lead the delivery and on-going support of Information Technology Enterprise, Services ensuring reliable, predictable performance, alignment with IT enterprise-wide goals and support of Exelon’s business objectives.
Identify and monitor key performance indicators, recommend, and implement appropriate corrective actions.
Drive Operational Excellence in the delivery of all Services.
Lead the development and implementation of IT strategic plan to ensure alignment with Exelon’s overall strategy and IT’s target architecture.
Maintain awareness of technology improvements, best practices, and utility-related trends.
Provide leadership in managing relationships within the organization, its customers, and employees.
Advise clients on information systems technologies, their functionalities, alternatives, costs, benefits, and implementation and life-cycle requirements.
Provide overall guidance and insight to Exelon IT and leadership about application technology directions and investment decisions.
Attract and retain qualified I/T resources in support of the utility’s long-term IT needs.
Evaluate performance and support the development of IT personnel.
Promote diversity and foster teamwork, collaboration, and a learning organization.
Support Business Talent Review activities, including ensuring development and readiness of talent pipeline.
Coach and mentor IT personnel.
Build, foster and maintain high level relationships with key IT partners, vendors and suppliers serving IT.
Ensure effective engagement through Exelon Supply resources in support of contracting for evolving business requirements and strategy.
Oversee and manage a baseline technology spend and associated financial management responsibilities for IT delivery in the range of $100-$200 million annually.
Oversee and manage Infrastructure capital project spend and associated financial investment responsibilities for IT Delivery in the range of $100-$200 million annually.

Benefits

Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $297,600.00/Yr. – $409,200.00/Yr.
Annual Bonus for eligible positions: %
401(k) match and annual company contribution
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
Referral bonus program
And much more