Program Director

Program Director

Job Description Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

• 15+ years of progressive IT leadership experience.
• 10+ years leading large-scale enterprise programs.
• 5+ years within electric, gas, water, energy, or utility industries.
• Proven track record managing multimillion-dollar technology portfolios.
• Experience leading digital transformation, cloud migration, and enterprise modernization initiatives.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Define and execute the IT strategy aligned with utility business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Develop multi-year technology roadmaps supporting Grid Modernization, Customer Experience, Asset Management, and Digital Transformation initiatives.
• Identify emerging technologies (AI, Cloud, Automation, Advanced Analytics) that drive operational efficiency and business value.
• Lead, mentor, and develop program managers, project managers, architects, and technology leaders.
• Build a high-performing delivery organization focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and customer-centricity.
• Support talent acquisition, succession planning, and workforce capability development.
• Lead a portfolio of large-scale IT programs and projects across utility operations and corporate functions.
• Establish program governance, delivery frameworks, financial controls, and reporting mechanisms.
• Manage program scope, schedule, budget, resources, risks, dependencies, and benefits realization.
• Ensure successful execution of strategic initiatives from business case through implementation.
• Drive Operations and modernization initiatives for the client in:
• Customer Information Systems (CIS)
• Meter-to-Cash platforms
• Outage Management Systems (OMS)
• Distribution Management Systems (DMS)
• GIS and Asset Management Systems
• Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)
• Workforce Management Solutions

Salary Range: $140,000 -$165,000 year

TCS Employee Benefits Summary: Discretionary Annual Incentive. Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans. Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves. Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection. Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement. Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays. Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Job Function: TECHNOLOGY

Desired Skills: Leadership

Desired Candidate Profile Qualifications: BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE