Supervisor, IT Distribution Operations

Minimum Requirements

Supervisor, IT Distribution Operations

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business or other job related field from an accredited college or university
• plus eight (6) years progressively responsible directly related experience in area/s of assignment is required to obtain an advanced understanding of information and/or communication systems, operating systems, network communications, equipment and infrastructure.
• In lieu of Bachelor's degree, a combination of education and experience equaling 10 years is required.
• Demonstrated leadership skills required.
• Experience in the development, integration, and support of information systems applications, distributed environments, network architecture and sub-systems, distributed server architectures across platform interfaces.
• Experience in information systems methodologies, systems guidelines and architectures, and technologies.

Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications:

• Demonstrated high quality oral, written and presentation communication skills; interpersonal and people management skills; and demonstrated experience in project management. Strong interpersonal savvy in dealing with all levels of management and front-line personnel.
• Recognizes that different levels of personnel require different forms, frequency, and channels of communication. Overall understanding of the company's organizational and operating structure.
• Familiarity with business units supported by IT and the services they deliver.
• Excellent teamwork and collaborative skills.
• Experience with Distribution line of business applications and electrical engineering background is preferred.

Major Accountabilities

1) Leads the day-to-day activities of a team in the delivery and maintenance of quality information to support energy distribution operations business processes that conform to IT guidelines and architectures.
Ensures 24*7 application support for ADMS (Advanced Distribution Management System) mission and business critical systems. Ensures preferred technical architecture and business requirements are balanced to provide effective systems solutions, sound architecture, and cross-system integration objectives.
2) Leads the team in the resolution of technical issues by identifying, recommending and implementing appropriate solutions.
3) Manages work group costs within approved budget.Continually works to improve department work processes.
4) Supports unit level strategic plans that align with corporate and Information Technology plans.
Supports client planning process and prioritization for systems technology implementation.
Assigns, directs, facilitates, reviews and approves unit work activities to ensure effectiveness and productivity of the work unit.
Maintains knowledge and understanding of business processes.
Leads work activities to meet client expectations
5) Develops and retains a highly skilled technical team by implementing performance management program and ensuring staff has the technical and business skills to support the objectives of the organization.
Develops team and guides their efforts to continually improve the delivery of system solutions.
Provides feedback, coaching and training and development opportunities to create a high performing team.

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.

Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law.

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In compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the Company is committed to a work environment that is free from the effects of alcohol and controlled substances, and free from the abuse or inappropriate use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications. The Company requires employees to be subject to drug and alcohol testing that is job-related and consistent with business necessity, regulatory requirements and applicable laws.