Requisition ID: 95086
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Position Specific Description
The Senior Manager role for Strategic Programs & Cybersecurity Transformation is responsible for leading enterprise-scale technology and operational transformation programs across the organization, beginning with a multi-year Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity Program. This role provides strategic leadership, governance, financial oversight, and execution management for highly complex initiatives that span cybersecurity, infrastructure, operational technology, compliance, and IT and Business unit domains.
The position requires a proven leader with extensive experience delivering large-scale Technology programs with measurable business outcomes. The Senior Manager will partner with executive leadership, cybersecurity teams, operations, infrastructure, architecture, vendors, and business stakeholders to ensure successful execution of strategic initiatives while managing risk, budget, scope, and organizational change.
Strategic Program Leadership
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Establish and manage end-to-end program governance, execution strategy, delivery plans, milestones, and performance metrics.
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Drive alignment across IT, OT, cybersecurity, infrastructure, operations, engineering, compliance, and executive leadership teams.
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Manage complex interdependencies across multiple workstreams, vendors, technologies, and business units.
Technology Transformation
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Lead large-scale OT cybersecurity modernization initiatives focused on risk reduction, compliance, resilience, and operational security.
Financial & Portfolio Management
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Oversee large-scale program budgets, forecasting, resource planning, procurement, and financial governance activities.
Executive Communication & Governance
Leadership & Organizational Change
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Lead cross-functional teams, program managers, consultants, and external partners in a matrixed enterprise environment.
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Foster a culture of accountability, operational excellence, transparency, and continuous improvement.
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Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
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Experience leading enterprise cybersecurity, Operations Technology (OT), infrastructure, or digital transformation programs.
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Demonstrated expertise in program governance, executive reporting, financial management, and strategic planning.
Job Overview
This position establishes strategy, develops business plans, and oversees and directs the design, development, and implementation of technology solutions to meet business needs. Leaders in this role provide leadership and oversight to manage performance and results in one or more Information Technology (IT) disciplines. Individuals will be accountable for the reliability, performance, security, and continuity of IT systems and supported business processes.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
• Provides leadership, influence, vision, roadmap, and direction to the organization to contribute to achieving the company's goals
• Works with IT leaders to develop overall IT strategy in alignment with business strategy
• Oversees the value stream by focusing on cost and risks of technology portfolio to meet business needs
• Supports and fosters innovative technologies to deliver new ideas that enable business transformation
• Ensures high levels of ongoing system and application performance in production environments
• Oversees the development of processes and tools to automate code releases from development to operations (DevOps)
• Establishes and drives technology roadmaps that align with current and future business needs
• Manages third party technical and outsourcing relationships to deliver project and operational support objectives
• Ensures technology processes are conducted in line with applicable standards and company policies
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
• High School Grad / GED
• Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
• Experience: 10+ years
• Supervisor/Management Experience: 5+ years
NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.
Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Information Technology
Organization: NextEra Energy Resources, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable
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