Advanced Technology Program Manager, Grid Analytics

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Business or Engineering related to the job, plus five (5) years of experience in a related field, two (2) years of which were in a program or project management capacity.

Licenses or Certifications:

None
Notes to Applicants
This posting is for a position that is anticipated to start after October 1, 2024.

Are you driven by challenge? Fueled by innovation? Passionate about turning raw data into actionable insights?

The Grid Analytics Program Manager for Austin Energy will play a pivotal role in shaping our energy future by enabling data driven decision making through the utilization of grid edge data. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned data science practitioner who pairs an analytical mindset with problem-solving skills, leveraging a strong background in data architecture, systems integration, machine learning, and data analytics and visualization.

THIS POSITION :

• Develops and execute comprehensive data strategies aligned with business goals
• Oversees the architecture, integration, and availability of grid data stored across multiple platforms (cloud, hosted, on-premise)
• Partners with Program Managers to define data requirements and align data strategies with program objectives
• Leads a team of direct report and decentralized analysts, architects and subject matter experts from across the utility to drive innovation and instill a data-driven-decision-making mindset
• Identifies opportunities to leverage data insights for process improvement
• Establishes and enforce grid data governance policies and procedures for the division
• Partners with Data Stewards to maintain data integrity and quality
• Establishes data request pipelines and intake systems to develop and deliver upon short-medium-long term projects
• Recommends data handling and storage solutions in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
• Participates in cross-functional utility/City data and technology governance teams
• Presents compelling data insights to executive leadership

Working with Austin Energy provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information.

EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION :

• The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Please be sure to detail on the application ALL current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
• The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held.
• Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application.
• Resumés will not be accepted and statements such as “see resumé” will not be accepted. You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable.
• Please note that Austin Energy may close the job posting at any time after seven (7) days from the date of the initial advertisement.
• Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed.

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT :

• This position is classified as EXEMPT (Salaried). Exempt employees are not eligible for overtime compensation.

IF YOU ARE SELECTED AS A TOP CANDIDATE :

• Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.
• If you are identified as a top candidate and are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.
• This position requires a criminal background investigation ( CBI ).

WORK SCHEDULE :

• This position has been designated as a Critical Employee position. Critical Employees are considered necessary and vital and supports activities that impact City or department operations. This work can be done while at a designated work site or while working at an alternate work location. Critical employees who are able to work at an alternative work location are required to do so. Schedules may be modified, and employees may be reassigned to another area during extraordinary situations or emergency conditions to provide essential services.

TRAVEL :

• If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

Pay Range
$51.07 - $67.04

Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
There is a 50% telework option
Job Close Date 09/13/2024 Type of Posting External Department Austin Energy Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location 2500 Montopolis Dr. (SCC), Austin, TX 78741 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Experience in a Program Manager role focused on data strategy and analytics, preferably in an electric utility environment
• Experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, Data Analytics/Visualization Tools
• Experience in Enterprise Architecture
• Experience using programming/coding languages like R, Python, SQL , etc
• Experience with cloud based data tools like Microsoft Azure, etc.
• Experience with data visualization tools like PowerBI, Tableau, etc.
• Experience presenting complex, technical content to a large, non-technical audience including executive management

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Leads planning activities to develop short- and long-term strategic plans, roadmaps, and objectives for advanced technologies and programs. Creates and manages operational budgets for short and long term technology projects and contracts. Leads cross functional teams to achieve technology initiatives. Manages existing and future contracts with vendors. Leads market research activities to identify market trends in technologies and programs. Produces periodic metrics to measure and improve: systems, projects, vendors, and service provider performance. Manages assigned matrix resources. Leverages functionality to identify operational efficiencies to improve customer satisfaction and reduce operational costs. Produces business cases, including cost versus benefit analysis and Request for Proposal (RFP’s) to support related technologies and initiatives and programs. Facilitates and leads periodic executive round table and steering committees on related technologies and programs. Facilitates internal communication, education, and training to staff, and internal and external stakeholders on technologies and programs.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

May be responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of electric utility operations: generation, transmission, distribution, or other related fields
• Knowledge of advanced analytical, mathematical, or programming techniques
• Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation
• Knowledge of applicable processes, engineering principles, data analysis, and application design
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances
• Skill in leading and directing personnel in a project and program capacity
• Skill in determining needs and gathering, analyzing and presenting data to provide accurate information for management’s use
• Skill in oral and written business and technical communication including preparation of written reports
• Skill in handling and prioritizing multiple tasks and planning and organizing a program
• Skill in using computers and related software applications
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving
• Skill in negotiations, program monitoring, and conflict resolution
• Skill in conducting presentations on behalf of a public entity
• Skill in projecting needs for equipment and personnel and formulating operating budgets
• Ability to perform complex analysis, calculations, and problem solving
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities
• Ability to direct the timely production of project proposals and agreements
• Ability to prepare and evaluate business cases

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* This position requires graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Business or Engineering related to the job, plus five (5) years of experience in a related field, two (2) years of which were in a program or project management capacity. Do you meet the minimum qualifications for this position?

• Yes
• No

* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation.

* How many years of experience in a role focused on data strategy and analytics, preferably in an electric utility environment, do you have?

• None
• 2 - 4
• 4 - 6
• 6 or more

* Describe your experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, and Data Analytics.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience in Enterprise Architecture.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience using programming/coding languages like R, Python, SQL, etc.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience developing cloud-based data solutions using tools like Microsoft Azure, AWS etc.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your direct experience using data visualization tools like PowerBI, Tableau, etc.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience presenting complex, technical content to a large, non-technical audience including executive management.
(Open Ended Question)


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