Technology Manager - Enterprise Integration Strategy & Services

Job Posting End Date

09-16-2025

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Technology Manager to lead our Integration Services function. This role is responsible for driving strategic initiatives, ensuring operational stability, and delivering business process integrations built on WebMethods and MFT platforms. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise with strong leadership skills to guide teams, partner with stakeholders, and enable seamless technology-driven business solutions.

Job Description What You'll Do:

- Lead and inspire the Integration Services technology team, fostering a high-performance culture.

- Develop and execute integration service strategies aligned with business priorities and the enterprise technology roadmap.

- Partner with business and technology leaders to identify, design, and implement process improvements and operational efficiencies.

- Oversee evaluation, selection, and deployment of best-in-class integration platforms to enhance business connectivity.

- Manage, coach, and mentor project and support teams to achieve delivery excellence.

- Ensure the stability, scalability, and security of integration services in production environments.

- Guide teams through organizational, technology, and process change initiatives.

- Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and adoption of emerging integration technologies.

- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to achieve shared objectives.

What We're Looking For:

Education

: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, business, or related technical field is required. An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.

Experience:

In addition to any experience required above, 8 or more years of technology experience; 4-6 years of direct supervision experience preferred.

Nice to Have:

- Experience in managing data integration and event streaming platforms.

- Strong understanding of multi-cloud and hybrid integration strategies and technologies.

- Proven track record of delivering multiple mission-critical systems with a strong focus on execution and quality.

- Ability to lead multiple concurrent projects while ensuring alignment with business goals.

- Experience in developing technology roadmaps, resource plans, and managing budgets to drive financial success.

- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret KPIs and drive performance improvements.

- Expertise in vendor and partner management, including RFP preparation and execution.

- Influential communicator, capable of building consensus across diverse stakeholder groups.

- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to lead teams to quick and effective resolutions.

- Experience managing geographically distributed teams, including co-sourced and remote resources.

- Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts.

- Experience leading digital transformation and change initiatives.

- Proficient in establishing and driving the strategy for enterprise integration platforms.

- Familiarity with Kafka, API management, and other industry-standard integration and event streaming platforms.

- Knowledge of event-driven architecture, cloud-native applications, and AI-powered integration solutions.

- Utility industry experience is a plus.

What you’ll get:

In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do

At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

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Compensation Data Compensation Grade:

SP20-010

Compensation Range:

$132,562.00-172,331.00 USD

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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