Manager Application Developer

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood.

Its core to our DNA and we haven't stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress.

We're always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.

Summary

The Advanced Energy Delivery Technology Solutions (AEDTS) team at Portland General Electric plays a crucial role in advancing our clean energy future through smart grid technology.

We operate in two key areas :

1. Horizontal : Serving enterprise-wide needs with AWS Cloud Data Lake, API management, data science, applications, and data products.

2. Vertical : Supporting specific AED applications like the Outage Management System (OMS) and ARCOS Callout System.

This dual approach enables the team to drive PGE's goals of decarbonization, electrification, and operational efficiency across the organization while also maintaining critical systems for reliable service delivery.

The Manager, Application Development for Data Products role at Portland General Electric (PGE) is a critical position within the Advanced Energy Delivery Technology Solutions team.

This role focuses on managing data products and solutions on the AWS cloud, serving the enterprise-wide "horizontal" function.

The manager will oversee a suite of data and analytics products that support various crucial business areas, including line operations, crew coordination, wildfire mitigation, grid planning, and customer programs.

This position plays a vital role in leveraging data-driven insights across multiple departments at PGE, contributing to improved efficiency and decision-making throughout the organization.

Manager, Application Development 6686

Manager Manages professional associates and / or supervisors. Is accountable for the performance and results of a team. Adapts departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges.

Decisions are guided by policies, resources and business plan; receives moderate guidance from manager. Provides subject matter guidance to associates, colleagues and / or customers.

Key Responsibilities

IT Management (ITMG) : Takes responsibility for the design, procurement, installation, upgrading, operation, control, maintenance (including storage and communication of data, voice, text, audio and images) and effective use of IT infrastructure components and monitors their performance.

Provides technical management of an IT operation, ensuring that agreed service levels are met and all relevant procedures are adhered to.

Schedules and supervises all maintenance and installation work. Ensures that operational problems are identified and resolved.

Provides appropriate status and other reports to specialists, users and managers. Ensures that operational procedures and working practices are fit for purpose and current.

IT Strategy and Planning (ITSP) : Ensures that all stakeholders adhere to IT strategic management approach and timetables.

Collates information and creates reports and insights to support IT strategic management processes. Develops and communicates plans to drive forward the strategy.

Contributes to the development of policies, standards and guidelines for IT strategy development and planning.

Financial Management for IT (FMIT) : Advises on financial planning and budgeting. Develops financial plans and forecasts.

Monitors and manages IT expenditure, ensuring that all IT financial targets are met, and examining any areas where budgets and expenditure exceed their agreed tolerances.

Assists with the definition and operation of effective financial control and decision making, especially in the areas of service, projects and component cost models and the allocation and apportionment of all incurred IT costs.

Analyzes actual expenditure, explains variances and advises on options in use of available budget.

Resourcing (RESC) : Conducts job analyses, prepares job descriptions and person specifications and prepares selection and evaluation criteria for candidates.

Manages recruitment campaigns. Locates and selects possible agencies and other suppliers, negotiating terms and conditions, and placing orders with them, ensuring that all obligations are met in accordance with the agreed terms and timescales.

Reviews candidate details, manages selection processes and ensures that account is taken of relevant statutory or external regulations, standards and codes of good practice.

Ensures that all relevant parties are informed of the results of interviews and other decisions and assists in the negotiation of terms and conditions of service.

Professional Development (PDSV) : Determines the required outcomes for learning or development, from organizational development needs and the training strategy.

Mentors assigned practitioners, ensuring alignment with predetermined statements of required development outcomes. Assists each practitioner with the creation of development plans based on the outcome statements.

Ensures that each practitioner records evidence of progress. Validates practitioners' records at the end of each cycle of planned development, to ensure that achievements and enhanced capabilities are recorded and referenced to the outcome statements.

May contribute to practitioners' performance appraisals.

Programming / Software Development (PROG) : Sets local or team-based standards for programming tools and techniques, including security guidelines and the selection of appropriate development methods.

Advises on application of standards and methods and ensures compliance. Takes technical responsibility for all stages and / or iterations in a software development project, providing method-specific technical advice and guidance to project stakeholders.

Assigns work packages, monitors performance and manages change control dynamically to optimize productivity. Provides advice, guidance and assistance to less experienced colleagues as required.

Application Support (ASVP) : Drafts and maintains procedures and documentation for applications support. Manages application enhancements to improve business performance.

Advises on application security, licensing, upgrades, backups and disaster recovery needs. Ensures that all requests for support are dealt with according to set standards and procedures.

Incident Management (USUP) : Ensures that incidents are handled according to agreed procedures. Investigates escalated incidents to responsible service owners and seeks resolution.

Facilitates recovery, following resolution of incidents. Ensures that resolved incidents are properly documented and closed.

Analyzes causes of incidents and informs service owners in order to minimize probability of recurrence and contribute to service improvement.

Analyzes metrics and reports on performance of incident management process.

Data Product Management : Leads and manage a team of developers, data scientists, and engineers working on data products and applications.

Oversees the full software development lifecycle for data products, from conception to deployment and maintenance. Collaborates with product managers, business stakeholders, and other technical teams to define product requirements and roadmaps.

Ensures the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and efficient data products that meet business objectives. Implements and maintains best practices for software development, including coding standards, code reviews, and testing procedures.

Manages project timelines, resources, and budgets to ensure timely delivery of data products. Stays current with emerging technologies and industry trends in data science, machine learning, and software development.

Fosters a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and knowledge sharing within the team. Mentors and develops team members, providing guidance on technical challenges and career growth.

Ensures compliance with data security and privacy regulations in all developed products.

Qualifications

Education / Experience / Certifications

Education Typically a bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

Experience Typically eight or more years in related field.

Advanced knowledge of business goals and scope-of-change initiatives

Advanced knowledge of user experience design frameworks

Advanced knowledge of change management processes

Advanced knowledge of software configuration

Advanced knowledge of operating system concepts

Intermediate knowledge of infrastructure concepts

Advanced knowledge of service continuity planning and support

Familiarity in programming languages commonly used in data products (e.g., Python).

Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)

Experience with agile methodologies and project management tools.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate technical teams.

Advanced accuracy skills

Advanced vision creation skills

Leader Practices : Drives Results

Drives Results

Plans and Aligns

Decision Quality

Drives Engagement

Courage

Physical, Schedule / Attendance and Cognitive Demands

Cognitive Level : Substantial : Consistent use of logic or scientific thinking to define problems, collect information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions (for example, engineer, HR director, plant manager, etc.).

Cognitive :

Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks

Ability to follow accuracy standards

Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks

Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment

Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress

Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change

Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback

Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement

Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks

Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization

Demonstrates sound memory

Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks

Ability to adhere to pre-established schedule, including start / stop time and break / lunch schedule

Ability to work long hours

Ability to work a variable schedule

Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather

Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance

Ability to work shift schedule

Ability to work on-call schedule

Physical Capabilities :

Driving / travel / commute : Daily within service territory - Occasionally (one to two times a month or less)

Driving / travel / commute : Overnight inside / outside the service territory - Occasionally (one to two times a month or less)

Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)

PGE supports hybrid flexible work arrangements; and will have a combination of in-the-office and working offsite. This individual will need to be located within 75 miles from job location.

However, these arrangements may change due to business needs or changes in responsibility.

Compensation Range :

$125,790.00 - $233,610.00

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood.

Its core to our DNA and we haven't stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress.

We're always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.

Summary

The Advanced Energy Delivery Technology Solutions (AEDTS) team at Portland General Electric plays a crucial role in advancing our clean energy future through smart grid technology.

We operate in two key areas :

1. Horizontal : Serving enterprise-wide needs with AWS Cloud Data Lake, API management, data science, applications, and data products.

2. Vertical : Supporting specific AED applications like the Outage Management System (OMS) and ARCOS Callout System.

This dual approach enables the team to drive PGE's goals of decarbonization, electrification, and operational efficiency across the organization while also maintaining critical systems for reliable service delivery.

The Manager, Application Development for Data Products role at Portland General Electric (PGE) is a critical position within the Advanced Energy Delivery Technology Solutions team.

This role focuses on managing data products and solutions on the AWS cloud, serving the enterprise-wide "horizontal" function.

The manager will oversee a suite of data and analytics products that support various crucial business areas, including line operations, crew coordination, wildfire mitigation, grid planning, and customer programs.

This position plays a vital role in leveraging data-driven insights across multiple departments at PGE, contributing to improved efficiency and decision-making throughout the organization.

Career Level Summary

Manager, Application Development 6686

Grade 9

All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.

Career Level : M2

Manager Manages professional associates and / or supervisors. Is accountable for the performance and results of a team. Adapts departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges.

Decisions are guided by policies, resources and business plan; receives moderate guidance from manager. Provides subject matter guidance to associates, colleagues and / or customers.

Key Responsibilities

IT Management (ITMG) : Takes responsibility for the design, procurement, installation, upgrading, operation, control, maintenance (including storage and communication of data, voice, text, audio and images) and effective use of IT infrastructure components and monitors their performance.

Provides technical management of an IT operation, ensuring that agreed service levels are met and all relevant procedures are adhered to.

Schedules and supervises all maintenance and installation work. Ensures that operational problems are identified and resolved.

Provides appropriate status and other reports to specialists, users and managers. Ensures that operational procedures and working practices are fit for purpose and current.

IT Strategy and Planning (ITSP) : Ensures that all stakeholders adhere to IT strategic management approach and timetables.

Collates information and creates reports and insights to support IT strategic management processes. Develops and communicates plans to drive forward the strategy.

Contributes to the development of policies, standards and guidelines for IT strategy development and planning.

Financial Management for IT (FMIT) : Advises on financial planning and budgeting. Develops financial plans and forecasts.

Monitors and manages IT expenditure, ensuring that all IT financial targets are met, and examining any areas where budgets and expenditure exceed their agreed tolerances.

Assists with the definition and operation of effective financial control and decision making, especially in the areas of service, projects and component cost models and the allocation and apportionment of all incurred IT costs.

Analyzes actual expenditure, explains variances and advises on options in use of available budget.

Resourcing (RESC) : Conducts job analyses, prepares job descriptions and person specifications and prepares selection and evaluation criteria for candidates.

Manages recruitment campaigns. Locates and selects possible agencies and other suppliers, negotiating terms and conditions, and placing orders with them, ensuring that all obligations are met in accordance with the agreed terms and timescales.

Reviews candidate details, manages selection processes and ensures that account is taken of relevant statutory or external regulations, standards and codes of good practice.

Ensures that all relevant parties are informed of the results of interviews and other decisions and assists in the negotiation of terms and conditions of service.

Professional Development (PDSV) : Determines the required outcomes for learning or development, from organizational development needs and the training strategy.

Mentors assigned practitioners, ensuring alignment with predetermined statements of required development outcomes. Assists each practitioner with the creation of development plans based on the outcome statements.

Ensures that each practitioner records evidence of progress. Validates practitioners' records at the end of each cycle of planned development, to ensure that achievements and enhanced capabilities are recorded and referenced to the outcome statements.

May contribute to practitioners' performance appraisals.

Programming / Software Development (PROG) : Sets local or team-based standards for programming tools and techniques, including security guidelines and the selection of appropriate development methods.

Advises on application of standards and methods and ensures compliance. Takes technical responsibility for all stages and / or iterations in a software development project, providing method-specific technical advice and guidance to project stakeholders.

Assigns work packages, monitors performance and manages change control dynamically to optimize productivity. Provides advice, guidance and assistance to less experienced colleagues as required.

Application Support (ASVP) : Drafts and maintains procedures and documentation for applications support. Manages application enhancements to improve business performance.

Advises on application security, licensing, upgrades, backups and disaster recovery needs. Ensures that all requests for support are dealt with according to set standards and procedures.

Incident Management (USUP) : Ensures that incidents are handled according to agreed procedures. Investigates escalated incidents to responsible service owners and seeks resolution.

Facilitates recovery, following resolution of incidents. Ensures that resolved incidents are properly documented and closed.

Analyzes causes of incidents and informs service owners in order to minimize probability of recurrence and contribute to service improvement.

Analyzes metrics and reports on performance of incident management process.

Data Product Management : Leads and manage a team of developers, data scientists, and engineers working on data products and applications.

Oversees the full software development lifecycle for data products, from conception to deployment and maintenance. Collaborates with product managers, business stakeholders, and other technical teams to define product requirements and roadmaps.

Ensures the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and efficient data products that meet business objectives. Implements and maintains best practices for software development, including coding standards, code reviews, and testing procedures.

Manages project timelines, resources, and budgets to ensure timely delivery of data products. Stays current with emerging technologies and industry trends in data science, machine learning, and software development.

Fosters a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and knowledge sharing within the team. Mentors and develops team members, providing guidance on technical challenges and career growth.

Ensures compliance with data security and privacy regulations in all developed products.

Qualifications

Education / Experience / Certifications

Education Typically a bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

Experience Typically eight or more years in related field.

Competencies

Functional Competencies :

Advanced knowledge of business goals and scope-of-change initiatives

Advanced knowledge of user experience design frameworks

Advanced knowledge of change management processes

Advanced knowledge of software configuration

Advanced knowledge of operating system concepts

Intermediate knowledge of infrastructure concepts

Advanced knowledge of service continuity planning and support

Technical Competencies :

Familiarity in programming languages commonly used in data products (e.g., Python).

Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)

Experience with agile methodologies and project management tools.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate technical teams.

General Competencies :

Advanced customer focus skills

Advanced accuracy skills

Advanced risk management skills

Advanced vision creation skills

Leader Practices : Drives Results

Drives Results

Plans and Aligns

Decision Quality

Drives Engagement

Courage

Physical, Schedule / Attendance and Cognitive Demands

Cognitive Level : Substantial : Consistent use of logic or scientific thinking to define problems, collect information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions (for example, engineer, HR director, plant manager, etc.).

Cognitive :

Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks

Ability to follow accuracy standards

Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks

Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment

Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress

Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change

Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback

Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement

Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks

Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization

Demonstrates sound memory

Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks

Schedule / Attendance :

Ability to adhere to pre-established schedule, including start / stop time and break / lunch schedule

Ability to work long hours

Ability to work a variable schedule

Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather

Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance

Ability to work shift schedule

Ability to work on-call schedule

Physical Capabilities :

Driving / travel / commute : Daily within service territory - Occasionally (one to two times a month or less)

Driving / travel / commute : Overnight inside / outside the service territory - Occasionally (one to two times a month or less)

Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)

Environment : Office, Plant, Field

PGE supports hybrid flexible work arrangements; and will have a combination of in-the-office and working offsite. This individual will need to be located within 75 miles from job location.

However, these arrangements may change due to business needs or changes in responsibility.

Compensation Range :

$125,790.00 - $233,610.00

Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity.

While we anticipate the selected candidate for this position will fall towards the middle or entry point of the compensation range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis.

PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future.

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