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Exelon Director IT in CHICAGO, Illinois

Who We Are

We're powering a cleaner, brighter future.

Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient.

We're powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community service. We are a Fortune 200 company, 19,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10 million customers at six energy companies -- Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco).

In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking. And since we know transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.

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Primary Purpose

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

Lead the client engagement and primary IT interface to Exelon Business Units in the development of technology solutions and support of IT services and products. Partner with business clients and IT leadership in the development of a strategic technology plan and investment strategy that meets the needs of the business while leveraging standard enterprise architectures. Lead product executive committees that guide product strategies. Direct a team of 40 to 60 information technology professionals responsible for providing a single point of contact with the business, understanding business processes, technology needs and requirements and translating business requirements into appropriate technology solutions. Work with business clients to justify and prioritize medium to large sized projects (i.e. $1MM - $20MM). Lead the maintenance and enhancements of applications and systems that support this business segment. Lead the execution of Medium to Large sized IT projects maintaining top quartile on time on budget delivery. Participate in the overall leadership of Information Technology organization. Create and maintain strategic relationship with key IT vendors and manage IT vendor contracts that support this specific business segment.

Primary Duties

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Maintain relationships with business clients, ensure business processes and requirements are identified and well understood, facilitate committees and forums that drive investment and technology strategy for the supported product portfolio. (20%)

  • Manage relationships with system integration vendors to deliver projects of high complexity and significant size and change management challenges (20%)

  • Manage the maintenance, support, and minor enhancement of applications and systems of a product portfolio that delivers world-class performance and service. (15%)

  • Partner with business clients to justify and prioritize small project investments and manage the delivery and execution of small projects, while ensuring top quartile levels. (15%)

  • Drive process improvement and lead adoption of standard Management Model processes and procedures, which deliver sustainable top quartile cost and performance levels. (15%)

  • Evaluate performance and provide coaching for IT personnel. Promote diversity and foster teamwork, collaboration, and a learning organization. Provide input on development and retention processes for IT employees. (10%)

  • Manage a budget (5%)

Job Scope

JOB SCOPE

  • Total Staff Managed: Dependent on exact position (40 to 60 FTE's)

  • Budget Managed: Dependent on exact position ($6MM - $20MM)

  • Impact of this position on company performance is high. This position can adversely or positively impact earnings per share by a combination of the performance of the products and the cost of their delivery. Applications, products and services support Exelon's business operations.

  • Typically reports to Vice President.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (e.g. Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering).

  • Typically 12 or more years of experience leading and managing multiple solutions teams at the manager level or higher.

  • Experience with and deep knowledge of the business processes. Previous hands on experience with business applications and/or the product portfolio.

  • Demonstrated strategy planning and customer engagement skills and experience leading organizations and people through change.

  • Excellent consultative skills, including teamwork, facilitation, and negotiation. Advanced interpersonal skills, communications skills, and presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to present and discuss complex technical information in a way that establishes rapport, persuades others, and gains understanding and approval

  • 5 years of supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate degree in Information Systems or related discipline or MBA.

Benefits

Benefits

  • Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $166,400.00/Yr. – $228,800.00/Yr. plus an additional $50K in Long Term Incentive Plan annually

  • Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 30%

  • 401(k) match and annual company contribution

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance

  • Life and disability insurance

  • Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave

  • Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support

  • Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement

  • Referral bonus program

  • And much more

Note: Exelon-sponsored compensation and benefit programs may vary or not apply based on length of service, job grade, job classification or represented status. Eligibility will be determined by the written plan or program documents.

Exelon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and employees or applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at DandI@exeloncorp.com.

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