The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from:<ul><li>$155,600 to $194,500 in Orange, CT</li><li>$162,640 to $203,300 in Boston, MA</li></ul>What We Offer:Competitive benefits and growth opportunities Generous performance‑based bonuses 12% 401(k) match Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance Tuition reimbursementProfessional development and clear career advancement pathwaysFor more information please visit: <a href="http://www.avangrid.com/peopleandtalent/careercenter/health-and-wellbeing">Benefits - Avangrid</a>Job SummaryThe Sr. Manager, Customer Service Technology CRM &amp; CCaaS is responsible for the strategy, delivery, and ongoing performance of technology platforms that support customer service operations for a regulated electric and/or gas utility. This role serves as the primary IT partner to front office and back-office customer service organizations, ensuring technology solutions are reliable, compliant, and aligned with regulatory expectations and customer experience objectives.The Sr. Manager, Customer Service Technology role leads a portfolio of customer-facing and customer-support technologies – such as Customer Information Systems (CIS), IVR/contact center platforms or CCaaS, digital self-service, analytics, and supporting integrations – while balancing operational stability with continuous improvement and modernization.The Sr. Manager, Customer Service Technology role reports into Director – IT Applications.Key ResponsibilitiesCustomer Service Technology Strategy &amp; Roadmap<ul><li>Own the end-to-end technology roadmap supporting customer service and customer engagement, ensuring alignment with enterprise IT strategy and regulated utility priorities.</li><li>Translate customer service business objectives (e.g., service levels, billing accuracy, digital adoption) into clear technology capabilities and investment plans.</li><li>Partner with business leadership to define future state customer service capabilities while supporting legacy platforms where required.</li></ul>Platform Ownership &amp; Operational Excellence<ul><li>Serve as product owner and accountable executive for customer service–related platforms, including CIS, CRM, contact center systems, customer portals integrations, and supporting data and integration layers.</li><li>Ensure high availability, performance, and reliability of systems that directly impact customers, regulators, and revenue.</li><li>Establish and monitor KPIs related to system stability, incident trends, throughput, defect leakage, and customer impact.</li></ul>Regulatory, Risk, and Compliance Alignment<ul><li>Ensure customer service technology solutions comply with regulatory requirements, data privacy standards, cybersecurity policies, and internal controls.</li><li>Support regulatory filings, audits, and data requests related to customer systems, billing accuracy, customer communications, and service performance.</li><li>Partner with Regulatory, Legal, and Compliance teams to assess technology impacts of new rules, tariffs, and customer protection requirements.</li></ul>Delivery &amp; Modernization Programs<ul><li>Lead the IT delivery of customer service technology initiatives, including upgrades, vendor implementations, integrations, and process driven enhancements.</li><li>Oversee system development lifecycle activities, including requirements, design, testing, release management, and post implementation stabilization.</li><li>Manage system integrators and software vendors, ensuring contracts, SLAs, and deliverables align with utility expectations and regulatory constraints.</li></ul>Business Partnership &amp; Stakeholder Management<ul><li>Act as a trusted advisor to Customer Service, Call Center, Billing, and Digital leaders on technology capabilities, tradeoffs, and risks.</li><li>Facilitate alignment between IT, operations, and customer experience teams to ensure technology enables—not disrupts—frontline operations.</li><li>Communicate clearly with executive leadership on system risks, investment needs, roadmap decisions, and customer impact.</li></ul>People &amp; Financial Management<ul><li>Lead and develop a team of IT managers, product owners, analysts, and technical leads supporting customer service systems.</li><li>Manage operating and capital budgets for customer service technology, including forecast accuracy and cost optimization.</li><li>Manage technology contracts and vendor management governance process, including financial and operational performance, contract lifecycle and all supporting Procurement activities</li><li>Build internal capability while selectively leveraging external vendors and partners.</li></ul>Required Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field and a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.</li></ul><ul><li>Relevant experience includes prior progressive responsibilities in IT with significant focus on customer facing or customer operations technology.</li></ul><ul><li>Demonstrated experience with Customer Information Systems (CIS) or other large-scale customer service platforms. Experience with SAP IS-U Meter-to-Cash, SAP Service Cloud or Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS), Salesforce, or similar customer service platforms is preferred</li></ul><ul><li>Proven ability to lead cross functional delivery teams and manage complex, high visibility systems.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Master’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.</li></ul><ul><li>Prior experience in a regulated utility (electric, gas, water) or similarly regulated environment is strongly preferred.</li></ul><ul><li>Experience supporting contact center technologies, IVR or CCaaS, digital self service portals, or omnichannel customer engagement platforms.</li></ul><ul><li>Experience with SAP S/4 HANA Utilities, Service Cloud or related SAP software</li></ul><ul><li>Strong understanding of regulated utility operations, customer protection rules, and service performance metrics.</li></ul><ul><li>Experience managing large system vendors and system integrators.</li></ul><ul><li>Strong executive communication skills, with the ability to explain technical issues in business and regulatory terms.</li></ul><ul><li>Balanced mindset of operational discipline and continuous improvement.</li></ul><ul><li>Extreme ownership</li></ul>Competencies<ul><li>Growth &amp; Continuous Improvement</li></ul><ul><li>Initiative &amp; Change</li></ul><ul><li>Focused on Results</li></ul><ul><li>Customer Centric (internal and/or external)</li></ul><ul><li>Communication</li></ul><ul><li>Collaboration</li></ul><ul><li>Leadership (people managers/leaders)</li></ul>#LI-OFFICE #LI-ER1Company:AVANGRID SERVICE COMPANYMobility InformationPlease note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at <a href="mailto:careers@avangrid.com">careers@avangrid.com</a>.Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions.  This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&amp;P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee’s management.Job Posting End Date:October-3-2026

Avangrid is a leading sustainable energy company transitioning America toward a clean and connected future headquartered in Orange, CT, and has a footprint in 24 states with $40 billion in assets. Our primary businesses are Networks, which serves 3.3 million electric and natural gas customers in the Northeast, and Renewables, the third-largest renewable energy company in the U.S. with a diverse onshore and offshore renewable energy portfolio. With more than 7,000 employees, Avangrid has built a culture that blends diversity, equity and inclusion guided by the company&rsquo;s ESG+F framework and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This has led to recognition by JUST Capital in 2021 and 2022 as one of America&rsquo;s best corporate citizens and second in utilities for our commitment to the environment and the communities we serve. Avangrid has been named one of the World&rsquo;s Most Ethical Companies for four consecutive years by the Ethisphere Institute.

Sr Manager - Customer Service Technology

The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from:<ul><li>$155,600 to $194,500 in Orange, CT</li><li>$162,640 to $203,300 in Boston, MA</li></ul>What We Offer:Competitive benefits and growth opportunities Generous performance‑based bonuses 12% 401(k) match Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance Tuition reimbursementProfessional development and clear career advancement pathwaysFor more information please visit: <a href="http://www.avangrid.com/peopleandtalent/careercenter/health-and-wellbeing">Benefits - Avangrid</a>Job SummaryThe Sr. Manager, Customer Service Technology CRM &amp; CCaaS is responsible for the strategy, delivery, and ongoing performance of technology platforms that support customer service operations for a regulated electric and/or gas utility. This role serves as the primary IT partner to front office and back-office customer service organizations, ensuring technology solutions are reliable, compliant, and aligned with regulatory expectations and customer experience objectives.The Sr. Manager, Customer Service Technology role leads a portfolio of customer-facing and customer-support technologies – such as Customer Information Systems (CIS), IVR/contact center platforms or CCaaS, digital self-service, analytics, and supporting integrations – while balancing operational stability with continuous improvement and modernization.The Sr. Manager, Customer Service Technology role reports into Director – IT Applications.Key ResponsibilitiesCustomer Service Technology Strategy &amp; Roadmap<ul><li>Own the end-to-end technology roadmap supporting customer service and customer engagement, ensuring alignment with enterprise IT strategy and regulated utility priorities.</li><li>Translate customer service business objectives (e.g., service levels, billing accuracy, digital adoption) into clear technology capabilities and investment plans.</li><li>Partner with business leadership to define future state customer service capabilities while supporting legacy platforms where required.</li></ul>Platform Ownership &amp; Operational Excellence<ul><li>Serve as product owner and accountable executive for customer service–related platforms, including CIS, CRM, contact center systems, customer portals integrations, and supporting data and integration layers.</li><li>Ensure high availability, performance, and reliability of systems that directly impact customers, regulators, and revenue.</li><li>Establish and monitor KPIs related to system stability, incident trends, throughput, defect leakage, and customer impact.</li></ul>Regulatory, Risk, and Compliance Alignment<ul><li>Ensure customer service technology solutions comply with regulatory requirements, data privacy standards, cybersecurity policies, and internal controls.</li><li>Support regulatory filings, audits, and data requests related to customer systems, billing accuracy, customer communications, and service performance.</li><li>Partner with Regulatory, Legal, and Compliance teams to assess technology impacts of new rules, tariffs, and customer protection requirements.</li></ul>Delivery &amp; Modernization Programs<ul><li>Lead the IT delivery of customer service technology initiatives, including upgrades, vendor implementations, integrations, and process driven enhancements.</li><li>Oversee system development lifecycle activities, including requirements, design, testing, release management, and post implementation stabilization.</li><li>Manage system integrators and software vendors, ensuring contracts, SLAs, and deliverables align with utility expectations and regulatory constraints.</li></ul>Business Partnership &amp; Stakeholder Management<ul><li>Act as a trusted advisor to Customer Service, Call Center, Billing, and Digital leaders on technology capabilities, tradeoffs, and risks.</li><li>Facilitate alignment between IT, operations, and customer experience teams to ensure technology enables—not disrupts—frontline operations.</li><li>Communicate clearly with executive leadership on system risks, investment needs, roadmap decisions, and customer impact.</li></ul>People &amp; Financial Management<ul><li>Lead and develop a team of IT managers, product owners, analysts, and technical leads supporting customer service systems.</li><li>Manage operating and capital budgets for customer service technology, including forecast accuracy and cost optimization.</li><li>Manage technology contracts and vendor management governance process, including financial and operational performance, contract lifecycle and all supporting Procurement activities</li><li>Build internal capability while selectively leveraging external vendors and partners.</li></ul>Required Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field and a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.</li></ul><ul><li>Relevant experience includes prior progressive responsibilities in IT with significant focus on customer facing or customer operations technology.</li></ul><ul><li>Demonstrated experience with Customer Information Systems (CIS) or other large-scale customer service platforms. Experience with SAP IS-U Meter-to-Cash, SAP Service Cloud or Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS), Salesforce, or similar customer service platforms is preferred</li></ul><ul><li>Proven ability to lead cross functional delivery teams and manage complex, high visibility systems.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Master’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.</li></ul><ul><li>Prior experience in a regulated utility (electric, gas, water) or similarly regulated environment is strongly preferred.</li></ul><ul><li>Experience supporting contact center technologies, IVR or CCaaS, digital self service portals, or omnichannel customer engagement platforms.</li></ul><ul><li>Experience with SAP S/4 HANA Utilities, Service Cloud or related SAP software</li></ul><ul><li>Strong understanding of regulated utility operations, customer protection rules, and service performance metrics.</li></ul><ul><li>Experience managing large system vendors and system integrators.</li></ul><ul><li>Strong executive communication skills, with the ability to explain technical issues in business and regulatory terms.</li></ul><ul><li>Balanced mindset of operational discipline and continuous improvement.</li></ul><ul><li>Extreme ownership</li></ul>Competencies<ul><li>Growth &amp; Continuous Improvement</li></ul><ul><li>Initiative &amp; Change</li></ul><ul><li>Focused on Results</li></ul><ul><li>Customer Centric (internal and/or external)</li></ul><ul><li>Communication</li></ul><ul><li>Collaboration</li></ul><ul><li>Leadership (people managers/leaders)</li></ul>#LI-OFFICE #LI-ER1Company:AVANGRID SERVICE COMPANYMobility InformationPlease note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at <a href="mailto:careers@avangrid.com">careers@avangrid.com</a>.Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions.  This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&amp;P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee’s management.Job Posting End Date:October-3-2026

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