Application Services Team Lead

Responsibilities

Application Services Team Lead

The Application Services Team Lead supports OPPD's mission by guiding and developing a team of Software Systems Engineers who deliver high quality application services across the organization. In this role, you'll provide technical leadership, coordinate project and operational work, and strengthen partnerships with key business and technology stakeholders to ensure reliable delivery of critical technology solutions.

Key Aspects of this role include:

- Assist in leading and supporting day today team operations including coaching, workload planning, prioritization, and performance input.

- Drive successful delivery of small to mid sized work efforts by coordinating resources, removing barriers, and ensuring work is clearly defined and trackable.

- Strengthen alignment with partners across Project Management, Infrastructure, Network, Security, QA, Application Support, and Database Administration.

- Provide technical oversight for application service requests, operational support, system performance monitoring, and lifecycle management activities.

- Support business partner adoption and readiness for new or enhanced technology solutions.

- Participate in cross functional project planning to ensure effective and efficient execution of technology initiatives.

- Recommend opportunities for process improvements and automation to enhance team efficiency.

- Foster collaboration, communication, and transparency across teams and stakeholders.

The Impact You¿ll Have

- Drive reliable delivery of critical technology solutions that directly support OPPD's operational and strategic goals.

- Strengthen alignment and teamwork across technical and business partners to improve communication, efficiency, and execution.

- Improve system stability and service quality through proactive oversight, performance monitoring, and streamlined support processes.

Qualifications

What You'll Bring

- Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience

- Five years of experience in Technical Support, Development, or Engineering

- Strong knowledge of Windows 10, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft Office

- Demonstrated ability to lead and support highly technical teams

- Excellent communication, customer service, and organizational skills

- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently or collaboratively

Preferred

- Experience leading teams or coordinating complex work streams

- Familiarity with Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) principles and tools (for example: Jira, assystME, MS Project)

- ITSM/ITIL experience, education, or certification

- Project management experience; PMP certification preferred

- Experience working in the utility sector

Closing Statement

Foundation - $109,942

Our Culture & Mission

At Omaha Public Power District, everything starts with people¿our teams, our communities, and the customer-owners who count on us. As the 12th largest public power utility in the U.S., we serve more than 900,000 people across 13 counties, and we take that responsibility seriously. We lead with integrity, support one another, and do what's right because how we serve matters just as much as what we deliver. Our goal is simple: provide affordable, reliable, and environmentally responsible energy today and for generations to come.

We create power with purpose. Your work here has real impact on families, on the environment, and on the future of energy. And we believe great ideas can come from anywhere. If you want to be part of a team that takes care of the community and the people who serve it, you're in the right place. We back up our mission by taking care of our employees, too which is why our benefits are among the most comprehensive and competitive in the region.

Org Marketing Statement

EOE: Protected Veterans/Disability

How To Apply

Apply online at www.oppd.com on or before May 15, 2026

Recruiter: Patique Collins - pncollins@oppd.com #LI-PC

PLEASE NOTE - Your application has not been submitted unless you have applied for a specific requisition. If you have not chosen a specific opening, your application will remain in 'DRAFT' form and will not be viewed by our Human Capital staff.