Manager Business Technology Customer Solutions

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Houston
Posted on: October 18, 2024

Job Description:

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people. Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce. At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve. Job SummaryPlans, coordinates, and supervises all activities related to the design, development, implementation and support of enterprise and web-based software applications. Manages a team of business and technical resources. Works closely with business leaders and IT management to ensure alignment of IT priorities with business initiatives. Essential Functions--- Collaborate with Business Units to determine business drivers and needs for technology solutions --- Collaborate with business partners and internal teams to evaluate solution options, align, prioritize and coordinate development activities including requirements gathering, estimating, development, integration, testing and deployment --- Work with business leaders to prioritize development projects, manage resource utilization, coordinate project schedules and consolidate projects into logical programs --- Develop and deploy strategies, standards, methodologies and best practices for web-based and enterprise applications software development --- Manage the design, development, and deployment of web-based custom applications, common user interfaces, information and knowledge management portals --- Evaluate design alternatives; recommend and negotiate integration solutions based on business requirements --- Research, evaluate, implement and support commercial off the shelf software solutions --- Manage upgrades and enhancements to existing applications --- Provide management and oversight of multiple large projects --- Prepare, establish, and monitor budgets --- Drive efficient and effective technical approach to increase productivity, performance and on-time delivery (build and release management including source control, automated build and integrated unit testing tools) --- Develop and Manage Release schedules --- Demonstrate a proactive approach to mitigating risks, improving quality, and resolving issues as they occur --- Ensure solution meets all unit, acceptance, functional, system, performance, security requirements enterprise technology standards --- Contribute to and enforce policies, organization and processes that produce an agile and predictable application development environment resulting in reliable and efficient solutions. --- Provide regular reporting on overall status, resources and issues as needed to ensure successful development and application delivery --- Ensure compliance with controls and procedures --- Recruit, develop and retain a high performance team that acts as a business partner across departments, and provides innovative ideas for the technology solutions --- Develop team members to increase bench strength and flexibility of the development function --- Develop, foster, and enforce team accountability to meet commitments --- Conduct performance appraisals and perform salary administration Education DescriptionBachelor's degree in Business or IT, Computer Science, MIS from an accredited college or university Experience--- 10 years experience in a Customer related leadership role --- Experience leading applications development/production support resources --- Ability to fully grasp complex system architectures, including multiple inter-related databases and intricate business rule logic Physical RequirementsWorking ConditionsWe want you to know Being a part of the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce. At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve. What we bring to you

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Transit subsidies
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution Job Type: Full Time Posting Start Date: 10/15/2024 Posting End Date: 10/21/2024 This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR ---- 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. #LI-CNP

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