Senior Vice President IT - Generation, Transmission & Distribution

The Senior Vice President of IT - Generation, Transmission & Distribution will lead the strategy, development, implementation, operations, and support of technology solutions that power the company's core utility operations and asset-intensive businesses.

What You Will Do

The role will involve developing and executing a comprehensive technology strategy, leading modernization initiatives, and driving digital transformation to enhance safety, reliability, resiliency, asset performance, operational efficiency, and workforce productivity.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of progressive technology leadership experience, deep expertise in operational technologies, and strong business acumen with the ability to connect technology strategy to operational and financial outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
• 15+ years of progressive technology leadership experience within utility operations, energy, engineering, infrastructure, manufacturing, or other asset-intensive industries
• Deep expertise in operational technologies, asset management, utility operations, engineering systems, enterprise applications, data analytics, and technology modernization
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect technology strategy to operational and financial outcomes
• Proven ability to lead complex portfolios, large budgets, strategic investments, and executive stakeholder relationships
• Exceptional communication, organizational leadership, and change management skills
• Deep knowledge of electric utility operations, including Generation, Transmission, Distribution, and asset lifecycle management
• Experience with grid modernization, renewable energy technologies, market operations, and emerging energy technologies
• Expertise in enterprise asset management, GIS, engineering systems, predictive maintenance, digital twins, advanced analytics, and AI-enabled solutions
• Proven track record driving enterprise-wide organizational transformation and technology adoption
• Experience leading technology integration activities associated with mergers, acquisitions, and business transformation efforts

Benefits

• Base salary
• Annual bonus
• Long-term incentive
• 401K match
• AEP Pension
• Comprehensive benefits package