Manager of Information Technology (Enterprise Application Integration)

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Alliant Energy is currently seeking a talented and experienced Manager of Information Technology (Enterprise Application Integration).

As the Manager of IT for Enterprise Application Integration, you will play a critical role in leading and guiding a team through the end-to-end delivery of our products and services.

Your primary responsibility will be to ensure our middleware, integration, and microservices initiatives are effectively managed and aligned with business objectives.

This role requires a strong leader who excels in coaching, communication, and stakeholder engagement.

What you will do

Performs all leadership duties including, but not limited to, hiring and rewarding talent, fostering an inclusive and safe workplace, partnering with employees to set clear goals and expectations, providing timely and specific feedback on performance, developing improvement plans to address performance gaps, addressing conflict with care and respect, identifying opportunities for growth and development, embracing and modeling a mindset of lifelong learning, ensuring employees report to work fit for duty, adhering to our Code of Conduct and modeling Alliant Energy’s Core Values at all times.

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 by developing long-term strategic relationships with customer and industry leaders.

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 and is responsible for ensuring the most effective utilization of product group resources.

Provides leadership and direction for the communication and implementation of new practices to increase organizational performance and success within IT.

Provides direction to teams and ensures solutions and development options meet customer needs, are appropriately prioritized, and are delivered in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Leverages Sourcing department and manages vendor relationships and agreements to ensure quality services are provided in a cost-effective manner and agreed-upon service levels and contract terms are met.

Engages in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy’s Values and helps deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.

Required Experience

8 years of professional experience.

3 years of supervisory experience or equivalent. (Equivalent supervisory experiences may include project management, providing work direction, leadership experience through temporary assignments, roles in the community or external organizations, or other demonstrated leadership experience.

Experience in managing and executing solutions to diverse and complex business problems that enable business strategies.

Preferred Experience

Bachelor's Degree Information Technology or STEM related degree preferred.

Master's Degree Preferred

Agile methodology experience.

Middleware and integration experience.

Strong background in API, SOA, and Automation technologies

Solid project management experience, including planning, execution, and delivery

Key Skills

• Agile Methodology
• API Integration
• Artificial Intelligence
• Cloud Architectures
• Cloud Computing
• DevSecOps
• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Software Testing
• Stakeholder Management
• System Migrations
• Systems Integration
• Vendor Management
• Leadership

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