At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.<div>IT Senior Manager – Risk Management and Middle Office Solutions PGE supports hybrid flexible arrangements and will have a combination of working in-the-office and offsite. In addition, as of the time of this job posting, this role has the option to be remote in the following states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, LA, MI, MO, MT, NJ, NY, NC, PA, TX, UT, WA, WI </div><div>The IT Senior Manager – Risk Management and Middle Office Solutions will design, support, and implement short- and long-term strategies, solutions, and customer support to Power Operations Risk Management (ETRM) and Finance middle-office teams through new and existing applications and integrations, systems architecture, network systems, and infrastructure. </div><div>You will partner closely with PGE's Power Operations Risk Management and Finance middle-office, execute the IT strategy for those entities and ensure alignment with enterprise business strategy and the delivery of capabilities required to achieve business success. </div><div>As a true business senior IT leader, you'll be confident, visionary, and proactive, having a seat at the table to guide the company toward successful business outcomes rather than providing passive service. You'll operate with accountability and a mindset focused on winning through strategic partnership rather than risk avoidance. </div><div>Your success will be measured by business outcomes and execution - delivering both vision and practical implementation of a best-in-class digital ecosystem. </div><div>You'll manage a team of professionals, being accountable for their performance and results, while adapting departmental plans to address resource and operational challenges. You'll also provide subject matter guidance to associates, colleagues, and customers. </div><div>The ideal candidate brings expert knowledge of IT applications and technology, advanced financial analysis and modeling skills, expert analytical thinking, and a strategic mindset. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of energy technology in power commodity trading, working closely with trading operations, finance, and mid-office teams to drive innovation in our dynamic industry. </div><div>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES </div><div>Business Applications Systems Operations </div><div>Manage enterprise-wide business applications for development, implementation, and maintenance to enhance processes and support critical strategies. Direct departmental activities and IT software projects while ensuring optimal application performance and service delivery. Collaborate with business managers, PMO, and architecture teams to meet corporate goals and IT standards. </div><div>Strategy &amp; Portfolio Management </div><div>Develop the vision and applications strategy aligned with enterprise technology goals. Maintain a comprehensive applications portfolio, managing lifecycles, project roadmaps, and change management to enable PGE business objectives. </div><div>Leadership &amp; Collaboration </div><div>Apply specialized functional expertise to resolve complex business challenges. Exercise authority over planning and execution within functional areas. Establish relationships with internal/external stakeholders and industry experts to achieve objectives. </div><div>Resource &amp; Financial Management </div><div>Set strategy for department accounting, budgeting, and resource allocation. Manage financial budgets and targets, ensuring adequate funding for objectives. Oversee workforce planning across departments, ensuring skilled resources meet service delivery goals. </div><div>Professional Development </div><div>Identify organizational development needs aligned with business direction. Create and monitor development strategies to achieve required change and evaluate business benefits. </div><div>EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATIONS </div><div>Education </div><div><div><ul><li>Requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems or other related field or equivalent experience. </li></ul></div><div>Experience </div><div><ul><li>Typically, 12 or more years in information technology, business application management or related field. Demonstrated experience leading technology functions related to power commodity trading.  </li></ul></div><div>COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES) </div><div>Functional Competencies </div><div><ul><li>Expert knowledge of IT energy trading risk management applications and related technology </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Experience with Endur application is strongly preferred.  </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Expert knowledge of software delivery life cycle methodology </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Advanced knowledge of financial analysis and modeling </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Proven ability to lead software development in a responsive, nimble environment with heightened rigor and discipline in execution </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Advanced financial and business acumen </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Expert skills in identifying relevant trends and emerging technologies and forecasting their impact and utility </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Advanced knowledge of operations planning and budgeting </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Advanced knowledge and experience with modern software development life cycles and trends </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Advanced knowledge of various technology sourcing mechanisms and ability to lead with teams and partners/vendors </li></ul></div><div> </div><div>General Competencies </div><div><ul><li>Expert analytical thinking skills </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Expert influence skills </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Expert interpersonal skills </li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li>Expert negotiation skills </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Expert organization and prioritization skills </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Advanced presentation and facilitation skills </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Advanced problem-solving skills </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Advanced resource management skills </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Advanced written and oral communication skills </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Senior Leader Practices: Business Insight, Strategic Mindset, Develops Talent, Manages Ambiguity </li></ul></div><div>PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE DEMANDS AND SCHEDULE/ATTENDANCE </div><div>Cognitive Demands </div><div><ul><li>Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Ability to follow accuracy standards </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Demonstrates sound memory </li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li>Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks </li></ul></div><div>Schedule/Attendance </div><div><ul><li>Ability to work long hours </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Ability to work a variable schedule </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance  </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Ability to work shift schedule </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Ability to work on-call schedule </li></ul></div><div> </div><div></div><div>#remote #LI-SM1 </div></div>Compensation Range:$143,780.00 - $267,020.00Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity. While we anticipate the selected candidate for this position will fall towards the middle or entry point of the compensation range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis.PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. To find out more, click <a href="https://portlandgeneral.com/hrcs5511">here</a>.Join us today and power your potential!Assisting with storms or other Company emergencies is a part of all positions at Portland General Electric.PGE is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel connected, valued, and empowered to thrive. PGE will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.PGE does not discriminate on the basis of disability. We recognize individuals have a variety of abilities to offer and we believe there is much to value and celebrate by incorporating different abilities into the work we do. One very important way we live this out is in our application and interview process. We work hard to support individuals who may need an accommodation to fully participate in these processes. If you feel you may need an accommodation, or would like to request one, please notify the Recruiter associated with the job posting. You may also make this request by contacting <a href="mailto:talentacquisition@pgn.com">talentacquisition@pgn.com</a> or by calling 503-464-7250. The Recruiter will provide information and next steps for the accommodation process. To be considered for this position, please complete the following employment application by the posting close date.  Posting closes at midnight (Pacific Time) on the closing date below. If no date is listed, job is open until filled.

For generations, we&rsquo;ve been powering lives and we are committed to representing social, economic, and environmental progress. Energy is essential to everyday life and when disaster strikes, we&rsquo;re proud to spring into action to support our community. Whether it&rsquo;s powering our customers&rsquo; lives, fighting climate change, or responding in times of crisis, the stakes are high, but the work is incredibly rewarding. We&rsquo;re up for the challenge &ndash; are you? Not only are we dedicated to adapting to change, but we also create the positive progress we want to see in our communities. Our world and our industry are faced with new and exciting challenges driven by evolving technology, changing customer expectations and a shared desire for a cleaner energy future. Every day, we take new steps that get us closer to the energy transformation we want to see in Oregon. Why does this mission matter so much to the people who work at PGE? Because we live here, too.

IT Senior Manager – Risk Management and Middle Office Solutions 

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.<div>IT Senior Manager – Risk Management and Middle Office Solutions&nbsp;PGE supports hybrid flexible arrangements and will have a combination of working in-the-office and offsite. In addition, as of the time of this job posting, this role has the option to be remote in the following states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, LA, MI, MO, MT, NJ, NY, NC, PA, TX, UT, WA, WI&nbsp;</div><div>The IT Senior Manager – Risk Management and Middle Office Solutions will design, support, and implement short- and long-term strategies, solutions, and customer support to Power Operations Risk Management (ETRM) and Finance middle-office teams through new and existing applications and integrations, systems architecture, network systems, and infrastructure.&nbsp;</div><div>You will partner closely with PGE's Power Operations Risk Management and Finance middle-office, execute the IT strategy for those entities and ensure alignment with enterprise business strategy and the delivery of capabilities required to achieve business success.&nbsp;</div><div>As a true business senior IT leader, you'll be confident, visionary, and proactive, having a seat at the table to guide the company toward successful business outcomes rather than providing passive service. You'll operate with accountability and a mindset focused on winning through strategic partnership rather than risk avoidance.&nbsp;</div><div>Your success will be measured by business outcomes and execution - delivering both vision and practical implementation of a best-in-class digital ecosystem.&nbsp;</div><div>You'll manage a team of professionals, being accountable for their performance and results, while adapting departmental plans to address resource and operational challenges. You'll also provide subject matter guidance to associates, colleagues, and customers.&nbsp;</div><div>The ideal candidate brings expert knowledge of IT applications and technology, advanced financial analysis and modeling skills, expert analytical thinking, and a strategic mindset. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of energy technology in power commodity trading, working closely with trading operations, finance, and mid-office teams to drive innovation in our dynamic industry.&nbsp;</div><div>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES&nbsp;</div><div>Business Applications Systems Operations&nbsp;</div><div>Manage enterprise-wide business applications for development, implementation, and maintenance to enhance processes and support critical strategies. Direct departmental activities and IT software projects while ensuring optimal application performance and service delivery. Collaborate with business managers, PMO, and architecture teams to meet corporate goals and IT standards.&nbsp;</div><div>Strategy &amp; Portfolio Management&nbsp;</div><div>Develop the vision and applications strategy aligned with enterprise technology goals. Maintain a comprehensive applications portfolio, managing lifecycles, project roadmaps, and change management to enable PGE business objectives.&nbsp;</div><div>Leadership &amp; Collaboration&nbsp;</div><div>Apply specialized functional expertise to resolve complex business challenges. Exercise authority over planning and execution within functional areas. Establish relationships with internal/external stakeholders and industry experts to achieve objectives.&nbsp;</div><div>Resource &amp; Financial Management&nbsp;</div><div>Set strategy for department accounting, budgeting, and resource allocation. Manage financial budgets and targets, ensuring adequate funding for objectives. Oversee workforce planning across departments, ensuring skilled resources meet service delivery goals.&nbsp;</div><div>Professional Development&nbsp;</div><div>Identify organizational development needs aligned with business direction. Create and monitor development strategies to achieve required change and evaluate business benefits.&nbsp;</div><div>EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATIONS&nbsp;</div><div>Education&nbsp;</div><div><div><ul><li>Requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems or other related field or equivalent experience.&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div>Experience&nbsp;</div><div><ul><li>Typically, 12 or more years in information technology, business application management or related field. Demonstrated experience leading technology functions related to power commodity trading.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div>COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES)&nbsp;</div><div>Functional Competencies&nbsp;</div><div><ul><li>Expert knowledge of IT energy trading risk management applications and related technology&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Experience with Endur application is strongly preferred. &nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Expert knowledge of software delivery life cycle methodology&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Advanced knowledge of financial analysis and modeling&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Proven ability to lead software development in a responsive, nimble environment with heightened rigor and discipline in execution&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Advanced financial and business acumen&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Expert skills in identifying relevant trends and emerging technologies and forecasting their impact and utility&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Advanced knowledge of operations planning and budgeting&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Advanced knowledge and experience with modern software development life cycles and trends&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Advanced knowledge of various technology sourcing mechanisms and ability to lead with teams and partners/vendors&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>General Competencies&nbsp;</div><div><ul><li>Expert analytical thinking skills&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Expert influence skills&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Expert interpersonal skills&nbsp;</li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li>Expert negotiation skills&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Expert organization and prioritization skills&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Advanced presentation and facilitation skills&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Advanced problem-solving skills&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Advanced resource management skills&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Advanced written and oral communication skills&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Senior Leader Practices: Business Insight, Strategic Mindset, Develops Talent, Manages Ambiguity&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div>PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE DEMANDS AND SCHEDULE/ATTENDANCE&nbsp;</div><div>Cognitive Demands&nbsp;</div><div><ul><li>Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Ability to follow accuracy standards&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Demonstrates sound memory&nbsp;</li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li>Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div>Schedule/Attendance&nbsp;</div><div><ul><li>Ability to work long hours&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Ability to work a variable schedule&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Ability to work shift schedule&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Ability to work on-call schedule&nbsp;</li></ul></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div></div><div>#remote #LI-SM1&nbsp;</div></div>Compensation Range:$143,780.00 - $267,020.00Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity. While we anticipate the selected candidate for this position will fall towards the middle or entry point of the compensation range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis.PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. To find out more, click <a href="https://portlandgeneral.com/hrcs5511">here</a>.Join us today and power your potential!Assisting with storms or other Company emergencies is a part of all positions at Portland General Electric.PGE is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel connected, valued, and empowered to thrive. PGE will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.PGE does not discriminate on the basis of disability. We recognize individuals have a variety of abilities to offer and we believe there is much to value and celebrate by incorporating different abilities into the work we do. One very important way we live this out is in our application and interview process. We work hard to support individuals who may need an accommodation to fully participate in these processes. If you feel you may need an accommodation, or would like to request one, please notify the Recruiter associated with the job posting. You may also make this request by contacting <a href="mailto:talentacquisition@pgn.com">talentacquisition@pgn.com</a>&nbsp;or by calling 503-464-7250. The Recruiter will provide information and next steps for the accommodation process.&nbsp;To be considered for this position, please complete the following employment application by the posting close date. &nbsp;Posting closes at midnight (Pacific Time) on the closing date below. If no date is listed, job is open until filled.

IT Senior Manager – Risk Management and Middle Office Solutions

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