Dir Digital; Software Engineering

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Consumers Energy is Michigan’s largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state’s 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, e.g., H-1B, TN, etc. Please do not apply if you will need immigration sponsorship for a work visa now or in the future, including sponsorship for H-1B, TN, etc., now or in the future. We are unable to hire individuals with CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT for this position as the position is not eligible for participation in the H-1B lottery program and is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship for a work visa.

Location :This position is on-site in Jackson, MI, with a minimum of 3 days a week at One Energy Plaza. The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those that qualify).

The Applications and Analytics team is at the heart of innovation, powering Michigan’s future by crafting cutting-edge digital solutions that transform how our customers and communities experience energy. Guided by our Digital First strategy, we harness modern technical practices and agile methodologies to create intuitive, impactful software that drives measurable business value and enhances user experiences. Join a dynamic team where collaboration, creativity, and impact converge.

We partner closely with business teams to uncover digital opportunities, prioritize high-impact outcomes, and deliver trustworthy, user-friendly technology. By embracing our CE Way principles—engaging on solutions, illuminating priorities, and minimizing waste—we build systems that are simple, helpful, and valuable. If you’re passionate about innovation, community, and shaping a sustainable energy future, come grow with us at Consumers Energy.

As Director, Digital, you blend your passion for software engineering with a talent for developing people. You drive the technical direction and operational excellence of our software engineering practice, inspiring managers to build high-performing teams and owning the strategic execution and cross-functional alignment that fuels modern digital delivery. By advancing engineering practices, you equip teams to meet current demands and seize tomorrow’s opportunities.

While you may contribute principal-level technical work during key moments—such as architectural decisions or complex escalations—the majority of your role focuses on coaching managers, shaping systems of work, strengthening disciplines, and aligning talent and priorities to enterprise strategy.

You create the environment for high-performing teams at scale by championing modern practices, promoting consistency where it matters, and cultivating a culture of learning, accountability, and continuous improvement across the digital organization.

The Director, Digital leads the team responsible for delivering a portfolio of digital products. In partnership with business stakeholders, the Director owns product outcomes and ongoing optimization. This role reinforces product development standards and agile practices to ensure efficient and scalable delivery. The Director aligns digital talent, ways of working, and strategic priorities with organizational goals; ensures teams deliver measurable business value;

and partners with business and technology leaders to advance digital transformation.

• Drive digital maturity by reinforcing standards and best practices. Foster a digital culture grounded in agile methodologies and continuous learning. Guide business readiness and change management efforts that impact people, processes, and technology.
• Partner with business stakeholders to define digital priorities and inform investment decisions. Lead cross-functional teams and initiatives that advance digital capabilities and maturity.
• Lead…