IT Portfolio Architect, Gas Field Technologies (Hybrid)

This is a hybrid role. The first three months are fulltime in the office.

Our Team:

Responsible for leading the overall information technology architecture planning; including infrastructure strategy, architectural direction, technology standards and guidelines to achieve the business outcomes desired as part of that vision.  This position will also work with the broader IT organization and business units, including the IT and business leaders, to determine ways that Eversource can leverage technology to enhance business objectives and improve the customer experience.

This role can sit out of our Berlin, CT or Westwood, MA office.

Essential Functions: 

• Builds and grows talent in the solution architecture discipline, in addition to leading highly technical teams that can achieve desired business outcomes
• Champions the value of architecture and communicates across the organization to foster better linkage between application development and the infrastructure organization.
• Manages portfolio IT roadmaps, designs, and guides technology direction within a portfolio of applications that are aligned with business Roadmaps.
• Collaborates with other architects on strategy alignment across portfolios and enterprise
• Works on highly complex projects that require in-depth knowledge across multiple technical areas and business segments.
• Onboards and manages members of the team including the design and modeling of solutions, component identification and acquisition, quality review, and development of guidelines and procedures.
• Analyzes the current architecture to identify weaknesses, risks and to develop opportunities for improvements such as expanding capacity, reducing time and cost, and increasing effectiveness and resiliency.
• Assists Enterprise Architecture in developing and communicating architectural policies and standards for the enterprise.
• Develops materials and presents on current and future architecture trends and their impact on the enterprise.
• Coordinates with the PMO, Portfolio Managers, and Product Centers on planning upcoming projects and work.
• Supports the portfolio and assists on complex troubleshooting that span solutions in the portfolio.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Technical Knowledge/Skills:

• Strong business acumen, big-picture thinking, experienced working with leadership and leading a team
• SAFe Agile planning and work methodologies
• Test and/or Behavior driven development planning within an Agile context
• Working knowledge of CICD pipeline-based delivery mechanisms
• Microsoft Azure Experience preferred.
• Experience with troubleshooting principles, methodologies, and issue resolution techniques.
• Track record of leading and delivering cost effective solutions.
• Experience in managing all aspects of vendor relationship including vendor performance and SLA adherence.

Education:                              

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Computer Science, related degree or equivalent work experience

Experience:                            

• Minimum of 10 years of Architecture or lead subject matter expert experience
• Three or more years of experience in supervising and leading architects

Licenses and Certifications:

• N/A

Working Conditions:

• Must be available to work emergency storm assignment as required.
• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

Mental Aspects: Leadership Behaviors/Competencies:

Set and Communicate Direction and Priorities

• Communicate priorities and goals (company, department, team)
• Show how employee’s work fits in
• Provide business updates, news
• Communicate, communicate, communicate

Build Trusting Relationships

• Role model honesty/integrity in communication and action
• Balance “getting results” with concern for individual needs
• Have honest dialogue with employees; get to know them

Manage and Develop People

• Set realistic performance objectives and expectations
• Give ongoing, honest feedback; coach for success
• Recognize good performance
• Visit crews in the field
• Remove obstacles to day-to-day performance
• Provide tools, information, training

Foster Teamwork and Cross-functional Collaboration

• Encourage cooperation/remove obstacles between work groups/departments
• Encourage collaboration/peers helping peers

Create a Diverse, Inclusive Workforce

• Ask for employee input on work process/practice improvements and before implementing change that will affect them
• Encourage ideas

Lead Change

• Deliver effective, positive communications about change to your team
• Exhibit a “can-do” attitude to successfully implement changes in priorities and work processes
• Respond positively to new demands or circumstances

Focus on the Customer

• Ensure that everyone on the team understands our customer promise and provides superior customer service
• Be a role model for the team on delivering superior customer service

Compensation and Benefits

Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program.  The annual salary range for this position starts at $145,680.00 to $161,870.00, plus incentive.  Salary is commensurate with your experience.  Check out the career site for an overview of our benefits.

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EEO Statement

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

VEVRRA Federal Contractor

Emergency Response:

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment.  This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.