Eversource Berlin , CT 06037
Posted 3 weeks ago
IT Portfolio Architect, Gas Field Technologies (Hybrid)
This is a hybrid role. The first three months are fulltime in the office.
Our Team:
Responsible for leading the overall information technology architecture planning; including infrastructure strategy, architectural direction, technology standards and guidelines to achieve the business outcomes desired as part of that vision. This position will also work with the broader IT organization and business units, including the IT and business leaders, to determine ways that Eversource can leverage technology to enhance business objectives and improve the customer experience.
This role can sit out of our Berlin, CT or Westwood, MA office.
Essential Functions:
Builds and grows talent in the solution architecture discipline, in addition to leading highly technical teams that can achieve desired business outcomes
Champions the value of architecture and communicates across the organization to foster better linkage between application development and the infrastructure organization.
Manages portfolio IT roadmaps, designs, and guides technology direction within a portfolio of applications that are aligned with business Roadmaps.
Collaborates with other architects on strategy alignment across portfolios and enterprise
Works on highly complex projects that require in-depth knowledge across multiple technical areas and business segments.
Onboards and manages members of the team including the design and modeling of solutions, component identification and acquisition, quality review, and development of guidelines and procedures.
Analyzes the current architecture to identify weaknesses, risks and to develop opportunities for improvements such as expanding capacity, reducing time and cost, and increasing effectiveness and resiliency.
Assists Enterprise Architecture in developing and communicating architectural policies and standards for the enterprise.
Develops materials and presents on current and future architecture trends and their impact on the enterprise.
Coordinates with the PMO, Portfolio Managers, and Product Centers on planning upcoming projects and work.
Supports the portfolio and assists on complex troubleshooting that span solutions in the portfolio.
Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:
Technical Knowledge/Skills:
Strong business acumen, big-picture thinking, experienced working with leadership and leading a team
SAFe Agile planning and work methodologies
Test and/or Behavior driven development planning within an Agile context
Working knowledge of CICD pipeline-based delivery mechanisms
Microsoft Azure Experience preferred.
Experience with troubleshooting principles, methodologies, and issue resolution techniques.
Track record of leading and delivering cost effective solutions.
Experience in managing all aspects of vendor relationship including vendor performance and SLA adherence.
Education:
Experience:
Minimum of 10 years of Architecture or lead subject matter expert experience
Three or more years of experience in supervising and leading architects
Licenses and Certifications:
Working Conditions:
Must be available to work emergency storm assignment as required.
Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
Mental Aspects: Leadership Behaviors/Competencies:
Set and Communicate Direction and Priorities
Communicate priorities and goals (company, department, team)
Show how employee's work fits in
Provide business updates, news
Communicate, communicate, communicate
Build Trusting Relationships
Role model honesty/integrity in communication and action
Balance "getting results" with concern for individual needs
Have honest dialogue with employees; get to know them
Manage and Develop People
Set realistic performance objectives and expectations
Give ongoing, honest feedback; coach for success
Recognize good performance
Visit crews in the field
Remove obstacles to day-to-day performance
Provide tools, information, training
Foster Teamwork and Cross-functional Collaboration
Encourage cooperation/remove obstacles between work groups/departments
Encourage collaboration/peers helping peers
Create a Diverse, Inclusive Workforce
Ask for employee input on work process/practice improvements and before implementing change that will affect them
Encourage ideas
Lead Change
Deliver effective, positive communications about change to your team
Exhibit a "can-do" attitude to successfully implement changes in priorities and work processes
Respond positively to new demands or circumstances
Focus on the Customer
Ensure that everyone on the team understands our customer promise and provides superior customer service
Be a role model for the team on delivering superior customer service
Compensation and Benefits
Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. The annual salary range for this position starts at $145,680.00 to $161,870.00, plus incentive. Salary is commensurate with your experience. Check out the career site for an overview of our benefits.
Worker Type:
Regular
Number of Openings:
1
EEO Statement
Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.
VEVRRA Federal Contractor
Emergency Response:
Responding to emergency situations to meet customers' needs is part of every employee's role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.
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