Manager Information Technology

$101,000 - $139,000/Yr

Alliant Energy - Cedar Rapids, IA

Full-time - Manager

Hybrid - Cedar Rapids, IA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Alliant Energy is looking for a dynamic Manager of Information Technology to drive its IT strategy and operations. This role is responsible for leading a team through the end-to-end delivery of the product or service, driving discussions with customers and business stakeholders to understand needs, and defining and prioritizing the team's scope to achieve business success using Agile methods. The position involves coaching and mentoring team members to maximize the value of the products and services. This is a hybrid-remote position reporting from Madison, WI or Cedar Rapids, IA office.

Responsibilities

• Performs all leadership duties including hiring and rewarding talent, fostering an inclusive and safe workplace, and partnering with employees to set clear goals and expectations.
• Manages the lifecycle of product or service including maintenance, patching, and new version introductions.
• Leads and participates in technology planning processes to align on priorities across IT services.
• Focuses on outcomes and objectives and key results (OKRs) to deliver cost-effective, customer-driven technology solutions.
• Responsible to business leaders for development of solutions, scope development, prioritization, and delivery of systems and functions.
• Jointly develops plans and solutions in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Provides leadership and direction for the communication and implementation of new practices to increase organizational performance.
• Provides direction to teams and ensures solutions meet customer needs and are delivered in a timely manner.
• Leverages Sourcing department and manages vendor relationships to ensure quality services are provided.
• Engages in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy's Values.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 8 years of professional experience.
• 3 years of supervisory experience or equivalent.
• Experience in managing and executing solutions to diverse and complex business problems.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's Degree preferred.
• Agile methodology experience.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Volunteer opportunities