Senior Manager Operational Technology Grid Data and Analytics

Requisition ID: 18280

 

Join us in building a better future for Arizona!

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

 

Why Work at SRP

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

 

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

 

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
• Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
• Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
• Short and long-term disability plans
• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

 

Summary

The Grid Data and Analytics department is responsible for supporting OT data and analytics across Power System providing electrical engineering performance and data engineering competencies. The Senior Manager will be responsible for leading the newly established Grid Performance Center (GPC), a distribution and transmission engineering-focused group. This group works to improve the management of growing data requirements in order to meet stakeholder business needs such as availability, integrity, and standards – and then scaling to the Power System department. The team is also responsible for providing grid analytics and insights by using reporting, monitoring, and the trending of grid data. 

The Grid Data and Analytics department will also lead the team in the creation and deployment of data handling management processes and analytical platforms for Generation, Transmission, Distribution, and Supply & Trading. They are responsible for driving the definition and management of a Data Governance framework for the Power System department and its components; set a strategic agenda for data and analytics across Power System, prioritize business requirements in collaboration with business units, and coordinate implementation and maintenance of analytical tools. 

The department will also be responsible for promoting data quality in the OT data ecosystem, as well as facilitating cross-business unit alignment and Power System implementation of SRP-overarching data guidelines. They will work closely with Cyber Security Services to guarantee the safety of stored data by following enterprise guidelines, and with Information Technology Services to ensure OT procedures are aligned toward a common model of data architecture and integration.

This Senior Manager role is expected to have several individual contributor direct reports, with span of control expected to be 5-10 direct reports plus management of various consulting and contracting services. This Senior Manager role will report directly to the Director of OT Strategy & Services.

What You'll Do

• Build OT data capabilities while overseeing all data and analytical support requirements across Generation, Transmission and Distribution, including the data ecosystem, infrastructure and governance for Power System. 
• Create common OT grid data and analytics standards by building and deploying a common data management standard for OT data management and quality across Generation, Transmission, Distribution and OT Business Units.
• Partner with Generation, Transmission and Distribution organizations to define and prioritize data use cases and ensure the technical data environment can support them. 
• Support business unit data needs in Generation, Transmission, and Distribution while building out the analytical tools needed. 
• Proactively manage the OT technical environment, including architecture that will support business requirements and specifications for practical usage. 
• Ensure that OT data management and priorities are in alignment with enterprise Operational Technology, Information Technology Services, Cyber Security Services strategy, policies, and architecture.
• Handles other projects and duties as assigned.

 

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Lead the Grid Data & Analytics Department to create models, data sources, and tool requirements needed to improve the data discipline and grid analytics and insights of the grid.
• Provides direct reports with a clear direction while setting appropriate standards of behavior. 
• Delegates work appropriately and fairly while motivating and empowering others.
• Demonstrates an interest in and understanding of others. 
• Adapts to the team and builds team spirit and recognizes and rewards the contribution of others.
• Sets clearly defined objectives, and identifies and organizes resources needed to accomplish tasks. Monitors team member performance against deadlines and milestones.

What It Takes To Succeed

• High-level understanding of electric grid operations, regulatory requirements, and engineering standards is required. 
• Strong relationship builder and ability to influence others and manage change effectively across multiple departments. 
• Innovative mindset, with experience leading organizations through transformational change and creating a culture of innovation. 
• General knowledge of Operational Technology and Information Technology functions in a utility context. 
• Knowledge of optimal data standards to ensure data quality in the data ecosystem and cyber security to ensure data system resilience. 
• Strong problem-solving skills to troubleshoot data-related issues and identify effective solutions. 

Experience

Minimum of 8 years cumulative and progressive professional experience

• 7+ years of experience overseeing the creation and maintenance of data lakes, considering compliance with utility-specific regulations and requirements. 
• 5+ years of experience leveraging tools such as Enterprise PI to structure data for analysis in an operational decision-making capacity across multiple use cases. 
   

Education

Completion of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution that prepares the employee for the assignment. in Engineering or IT

 

Hybrid Workplace

SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona. We are taking steps to protect the health and well-being of all team members, and by following a number of health and safety protocols, to reduce the risk of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

 

Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement

To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.

 

Work Authorization

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visa's.