Senior Director, IT/OT Digital Solutions

LocationChicago, IL
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


RWE Clean Energy, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent


Functional area: IT / Digital


Remuneration: Exempt

In your role as Senior Director, Digital Solutions, you will be leading the department responsible for product development, application support and operations for RWE Clean Energy’s IT technology landscape. You will play a leadership role and transform your team toward a product-based and Agile operating model; this includes but is not limited to introducing DevOps practices, instituting technical governance, and enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration with business and the rest of the IT organization. Within the IT/OT organization, you will be a strategic leader and will guide the organization through broader strategic initiatives (e.g., cloudification, application rationalization) as well as lead resource planning and performance management for 3 distinct product teams. This role has direct interfaces with RWE Clean Energy business leadership, RWE Group technical leads, and 3rd party vendors and will require stakeholder management, executive communication, and technical depth.


Role Responsibilities:

Lead and develop RWE Clean Energy’s team for Digital Solutions
Define and execute product, platform and application strategy, aligned to overall tech and corporate strategy
Oversee entire product and application lifecycle and own budget responsibility for product portfolio
Implement product-based teams and ways of working across the organization’s value chain, aiming at establishing embedded teams integrated to business processes
Guide transition to DevOps methodologies while applying management best practices for commercial-off-the-shelf applications
Lead technical governance standards for DevOps such as defining documentation standards, development guidelines, etc.
Drive interdisciplinary collaboration across RWE Clean Energy’s critical products and applications
Lead cloudification journey and drive continuous optimization of cloud operations throughout the organization
Systematically reduce technical debt within existing product portfolio and insource business-managed IT
Ensure highest availability, reliability and compliance with regulations and cyber security standards of products and applications suite of RWE Clean Energy and establish associated Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) to measure SLA adherence
Actively collaborate with external partners for application development and operations, both for inhouse developed products as well as commercial-off-the-shelf applications across RWE Clean Energy’s value chain
Establish and champion agile methodologies and frameworks within team, fostering cross-functional collaboration, iterative delivery, and continuous feedback
Modernize and optimize RWE Clean Energy’s product portfolio to avoid product and capability redundancies while leveraging state-of-the-art technologies


Job Requirements and Experiences:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field of study
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field of study (or equivalent) preferred
Additional applicable certifications (Certified Scrum Master, CSDP) are a strong plus
Minimum 15 years of experience in IT solutions and digital innovation with aminimum of 5 years in a leadership role
Proven track record in managing solutions and products, ensuring operational excellence, availability and reliability for big tech / large-scale energy / utility companies
Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure) and operating models, DevOps practices and agile methodologies across SDLC
Demonstrated experience in implementing agile frameworks at scale within IT organizations
Extensive technical expertise of SDLC including different / hybrid development framework, software development trends, and developer efficiency
Excellent communications, stakeholder management and leadership skills
Experience in managing cross-functional teams and delivering complex projects with internal and external partners
This position is an office-based role with expected travel and visits to other RWECE offices and field locations
Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time

Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in New York and Chicago is $180,000 - $270,000. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 89919.


Any questions? Contact HR: rwece_recruiting@rwe.com

We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

RWE Clean Energy is one of the biggest names in the US renewables industry – and No.2 in solar. With a 1,500-strong team, the business has over 15 years’ experience of developing, constructing and operating renewable energy facilities, and ambitious plans for the future.

As part of the RWE Group’s Growing Green strategy to expand globally its green portfolio to more than 65 GW of installed capacity and to invest globally more than EUR 55 billion gross by 2030, RWE Clean Energy is determined to significantly increase its operating asset base in the U.S. This is backed by a project pipeline of more than 24 GW in onshore wind, solar and battery storage which provides for one of the largest development platforms in the United States.

Every project brings constantly-evolving technical, practical and social challenges – and drives a culture where everybody thrives, has fun and feels excited by each day. Our financial stability also means you’ll have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies – and continuously improve, together.

Similar Jobs

company-logo

Senior Director - Digital Technology

GE Vernova
Job Typefull_time
 
Niskayuna, NY
10 days ago
company-logo

Senior Director, Digital Emerging Solutions & Transformation

Ameren
Job Typefull_time
Salary
$197500 - $316000
St Louis, MO
11 days ago
company-logo

Senior Director, Digital Emerging Solutions & Transformation

Ameren
Job TypeFull-time
Salary
$197500 - $316000
St. Louis, MO
12 days ago
company-logo

Senior Digital Solutions Developer

HAZEN AND SAWYER
Job TypeFull-time
Salary
$90000 - $125000
Lakewood, CO
25 days ago
company-logo

Senior Manager, Digital Products

Southern California Edison (SCE)
Job Typefull_time
Salary
$157800 - $236700
Rosemead, CA
11 days ago
company-logo

Senior Manager, Digital Products

Southern California Edison
Salary
$157800 - $236700
Rosemead, CA
12 days ago
company-logo

Director, Digital & Technology

Orlando Utilities Commission
Salary
$164000 - $205000
Orlando, FL
23 days ago
company-logo

Director, Digital & Technology

Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC - The Reliable One)
Job Typecontract
 
Orlando, FL
23 days ago
company-logo

Director of Digital Services

Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District
Job TypeFull-time
Salary
$116949 - $198814
West Jordan, UT
16 days ago
company-logo

IT Technology Director

NextEra Energy Resources
Job Typefull_time
 
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
3 days ago
company-logo

IT Technology Director

NextEra Energy
Job TypeFull-time
 
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
3 days ago
company-logo

Senior Digital Content Specialist

Duke Energy
Job TypeFull-time
 
Charlotte, NC
6 days ago
company-logo

Senior Digital Content Specialist

Duke Energy Corporation
Job Typefull_time
 
Charlotte, NC
6 days ago
company-logo

Director, Digital Engineering

X-Energy
Job TypeFull-time
Salary
$178380 - $247750
Rockville, MD
19 days ago
company-logo

Senior Digital Media Specialist

Southern Company
Job TypeFull-time
 
Atlanta, GA
12 days ago
company-logo

Senior Digital Project Manager

Valvoline Global Operations
Job Typefull_time
 
Lexington, KY
19 days ago
company-logo

Senior Manager, IT Projects

Enterprise Products
 
Houston, TX
17 days ago
company-logo

DIGITAL SOLUTIONS INTERN

Weatherford
Job TypeFull-time
 
Houston, TX
18 days ago
company-logo

Senior Digital Product Owner

Solar Turbines
Job Typefull_time
Salary
$120299 - $180449
San Diego, CA
5 days ago
company-logo

Senior IT Architect

NextEra Energy
Job TypeFull-time
 
Juno Beach, FL
12 days ago

Trending Jobs

company-logo

Assistant General Manager, Navy Yard Electric Utility

PIDC
Job TypeFull-time
Salary
$108000 - $108000
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
about 1 month ago
company-logo

Electrical Engineer

Dudley Staffing
Job TypeFull-time
Salary
$55 - $75
Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
4 months ago
company-logo

Division Order Analyst

Coronado Resources
Job TypeFull-time
 
Dallas, Texas
about 1 month ago
company-logo

Accounts Payable Clerk

LPR Energy
Job TypeFull-time
Salary
$65000 - $65000
Dallas, Texas
about 1 month ago
company-logo

Division Order Landman

R. Lacy Services, Ltd.
Job TypeFull-time
 
Longview, Texas
10 days ago
company-logo

contract landman

HPS Oil & Gas Properties
Job TypeFull-time
 
Lafayette, Louisiana
3 months ago
company-logo

Oil and Gas Land and Title Analyst - SAM Associate II

Bank of America
Job TypeFull-time
 
Dallas, Texas
2 months ago
company-logo

Attorney

Toeppich & Associates
Job TypeFull-time
 
Houston, Texas
about 1 year ago
company-logo

Contracts Administrator

Third Coast
Job TypeFull-time
Salary
$70000 - $85000
Houston, Texas
about 1 month ago
company-logo

Senior Landman

Greenlake Energy
Job TypeFull-time
 
Austin, Texas
about 2 months ago
company-logo

Electrical Designer

Dudley Staffing
Job TypeFull-time
Salary
$45 - $60
Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
4 months ago
company-logo

Title Landman

Sustain Land Services
Job TypeFull-time
 
Norman, Oklahoma
3 months ago
EH

Professional Landman

Job TypeContract
 
Lovington, New Mexico
2 days ago
company-logo

Landman

Stockyards Energy Land Services
Job TypeContract
 
Akiachak, Texas
5 months ago
company-logo

Title Reviewer

Innovation Land Services
Job TypeFull-time
 
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
4 months ago
company-logo

Oil and Gas Title Attorney

Oliva Gibbs PLLC
Job TypeFull-time
 
Houston, Texas
about 1 month ago
company-logo

HSE Operations Manager

ProPetro Services, Inc
Job Typefull_time
 
Midland, TX
16 days ago
company-logo

Apprentice Lineman

N Line Electric
Job TypeFull-time
Salary
$68640 - $106080
Longmont, CO
27 days ago
company-logo

Senior Division Order Analyst

Formentera
Job TypeFull-time
Salary
$110000 - $130000
Austin, Texas
about 1 year ago
company-logo

E & I - Office/Field Administration

Surepoint Group
Job Typefull_time
 
Grande Prairie, AB
5 days ago

Notice: The inclusion of job postings or company information on our platform does not imply endorsement, partnership, or affiliation. Listings may include publicly available roles from various sources, and companies shown may not have a direct relationship with Energy Hire.