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Technology Manager; Software Development

Job in Austin, Travis County, Texas, 78789, USA
Listing for: American Electric Power
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-22
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    IT Project Manager, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Technology Manager (Software Development)
Job Posting End Date
11-09-2026

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

Job Summary Responsible for the strategic direction of a technology domain, services, or process within a broader strategy of a Business Unit (BU) customer or technology functional area.  Promotes and applies Technology processes and solutions to meet the needs and align with the strategies of that BU customer or technology functional area. Responsible for directly managing and developing technology staff, building and sustaining collaborative relationships with operating companies, BUs, and technology teams.  

Lead a software application development team to complete projects and/or services and perform all technology work activities via efficient processes and effective use of resources. Responsibilities include decision making, risk assessment, task prioritization/assignment/tracking, project assignment, employee development, performance feedback, motivation, team building, communication, planning, resource allocation, cost control, problem/issue/conflict resolution, customer service, and client relations. Decisions are guided by policies, procedures and business plans;

receives guidance and oversight from senior manager.

* Please note:

We're looking for an individual with experience leading software development teams.

Job Description The IT Manager – Transmission Engineering Technology is responsible for leading the strategy, delivery, support, and modernization of technology solutions that enable the electric transmission engineering organization.  This leader partners closely with Transmission Planning, Protection & Control, Substation Engineering, Line Engineering, and Telecommunications teams to deliver reliable, secure, and scalable technology capabilities that support the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the transmission system.

The role serves as the primary liaison between business leadership and Information Technology, translating engineering priorities into technology roadmaps while ensuring solutions align with enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, regulatory requirements, and operational excellence.

What you’ll do:

Essential Job Functions & Tasks Strategic Leadership Develop and execute the technology strategy supporting Transmission Engineering Build trusted partnerships with engineering leadership to understand business priorities and emerging needs

Create multi-year technology roadmaps aligned with modernization initiatives

Drive standardization, simplification, and application rationalization

Business Relationship Management Serve as the primary IT relationship manager for Transmission Engineering organizations

Facilitate technology planning, prioritization, funding, and governance

Translate engineering challenges into actionable technology solutions

Ensure strong alignment between business value and IT investments

Technology Delivery Lead delivery and support for technologies including:

Engineering design and modeling systemsPLS-CADD and engineering design tools

Document and drawing management solutions

Data analytics and reporting platforms

System integrations and APIsPortfolio & Project Management Manage the Transmission Engineering application portfolio

Prioritize initiatives based on business value and risk Oversee project execution from planning through implementation

Ensure successful adoption and organizational change management

Operational Excellence Maintain high system availability and application performance

Drive continuous improvement through automation and process optimization

Establish service-level objectives and operational metrics

Lead incident, problem, and lifecycle management activities

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