Location:
JACKSON, MI, US
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Company: Consumers Energy
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 is a hybrid (virtual/onsite) position with required onsite days on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday assigned to One Energy Plaza located in Jackson, MI. The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those that qualify).
General Summary of Job Responsibilities
The Manager, IT oversees subordinate staff and manages the day-to-day performance of IT operations. This role is responsible for the implementation, maintenance, and performance of enterprise-wide systems and information technology solutions, with a primary focus on End User Computing services. The Manager is accountable for the complete lifecycle management and support of end-user devices, from procurement through decommissioning.
This position leads employees, contractors, and vendors who provide operational support to business partners, including first- and second-level incident management, asset refresh programs, knowledge management, ad hoc project support, and order fulfillment activities. The role also oversees financial budgets within assigned areas of responsibility and ensures key human resources functions are effectively executed, including recruiting, hiring, performance management, coaching, and employee development.
The Manager, IT leads a team of project management professionals dedicated to delivering enterprise initiatives through standardized processes, best practices, and continuous improvement. This role provides strategic direction, coaching, and operational leadership to foster a high-performing team of communicators, problem-solvers, and delivery leaders who consistently achieve business objectives. Through strong partnerships across business and technology organizations, the Manager drives project execution, develops project management talent, advances delivery methodologies, and promotes a culture that is organized, adaptable, accountable, customer-focused, and committed to delivering results.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Assess internal and vendor-provided solutions and develop strategies for IT products and services.
Understand key digital assets and emerging technologies, and evaluate how they influence business decisions and transform organizational operations.
Coach and mentor team members on the benefits, risks, and business impacts associated with technology solutions.
Provide leadership and direction to IT team members while measuring and improving the quality of service delivery and operational performance.
Utilize data-driven insights to support decision-making and apply problem-solving and continuous improvement methodologies.
Contribute to IT initiatives by designing and deploying new systems, enhancing existing technology solutions, operating and maintaining IT environments, and delivering high-quality IT services.
Partner with key stakeholders across the organization to develop and implement effective technology solutions.
Manage and monitor IT budgets, identify opportunities for waste elimination and cost optimization, and minimize operational costs while maintaining high service quality.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Ability to develop and maintain trusted professional relationships through active listening, understanding, objectivity, and rapport building.
Ability to foster an innovative and collaborative work environment.
Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills.
Demonstrated leadership acumen.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate through storytelling.
Adaptability and resilience in a dynamic environment.
Strong business acumen.
Political and organizational awareness.
Ability to collaborate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
Ability to connect technology solutions with business processes and objectives.
Education/Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or a related field and four (4) or more years of experience leading people, projects, and/or cross-functional teams or initiatives in a technical environment; and experience designing, deploying, operating, and/or maintaining IT systems that have delivered measurable business value or experience designing, delivering, and enhancing IT services that support the delivery of IT systems.
[OR] Associate’s Degree in Information Technology or a related field and six (6) or more years of experience leading people, projects, and/or cross-functional teams or initiatives in a technical environment; and experience designing, deploying, operating, and/or maintaining IT systems that have delivered measurable business value or experience designing, delivering, and enhancing IT services that support the delivery of IT systems.
[OR] High School Diploma or equivalent and eight (8) or more years of experience leading people, projects, and/or cross-functional teams or initiatives in a technical environment; and experience designing, deploying, operating, and/or maintaining IT systems that have delivered measurable business value or experience designing, delivering, and enhancing IT services that support the delivery of IT systems.
Preferred Experience
Candidates with one or more of the following qualifications will stand out:
Three (3) or more years of leadership experience.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Strong financial and technical acumen.
Why should you join our team?
At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service.
What we offer:
Competitive compensation packages
Medical, Dental and Vision
401k with company match
Paid parental leave
Up to 13 paid Holidays
Paid time off
Educational Assistance Program
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
We, at CMS Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We don’t discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are. We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse perspectives; this is what makes us great together. We harbor an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups, Women in Energy (WE), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY, capABLE, Interfaith and Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership.
All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
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