Section Manager- IT Performance Management

Consolidated Edison Company of New York
$140,000.00 - $190,000.00 / yr
United States, New York, New York
4 Irving Place (Show on map)
Nov 13, 2024
Overview As a Section Manager within the IT Office of the CIO (OCIO) department, you will lead the IT Performance Management group, driving its success through effective management and direction. You will analyze Capital and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) financial data, and partner with Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to ensure all financial processes are executed seamlessly. You will champion consistent project management practices within IT, ensuring transparency in cost, schedule, and resource allocation. Your excellent communication skills will enable you to effectively and efficiently liaise with IT and business project managers, IT leadership, and other executives. Join us and make a difference. Responsibilities Core Responsibilities Manage a team of up to six employees and be responsible for developing employees, setting goals, developing a one team mindset within the OCIO, and promoting accountability among all team members. Serve as the main contact between IT and FP&A to oversee and support the financial management activities and needs of the IT organization. Collaborate with FP&A and IT Leadership to guide the annual Capital and O&M budgeting process for ConEd and ORU, which includes labor, non-labor, and capital projects, as well as managing ePBCS budget system entries for ORU and presenting to IT leaders, business, and customers. Facilitate the monthly forecasting process with IT budget owners (CECONY & ORU), relay financial performance results with detailed variance explanations, and offer strategic recommendations to IT leadership on finance-related decisions Work closely with FP&A to provide business insight, trend analysis, and decision support for the IT leadership team. Utilize tools (EBS, Oracle BI, PowerBI) to create reports, dashboards, and insights on the IT budget (Capital and O&M). Cultivate a proactive, customer-centric culture to build trust and confidence among customers and enhance value for all stakeholders Develop the standards, processes and tools to facilitate Project Management excellence in Information Technology (IT) projects and/or programs and provide insight and guidance, as needed, to ensure necessary standards are consistently applied. Partner with FP&A, LAW, and IT leadership to manage the IT Rate Case preparation, tracking, and budget reconciliation Work closely with FP&A to gather forecasting data, compile materials, and share insights during the IT Board for quarterly governance meetings. Develop and implement a performance management process that includes formulating, reporting, and analyzing IT KPIs, metrics, and goals including obtaining input from IT Leadership. Support departmental goals through comprehensive analysis of financial, capital portfolio, and governance data, and developing process changes, updates, and documentation. Collaborate with FP&A and IT Leadership to identify opportunities and areas of improvement to optimize financial processes. Analyze capital project information and make recommendations to IT leadership on portfolio optimization related decisions. Attend and present, as needed, at the quarterly PSC budget meeting to report on the status of the IT capital portfolio. Demonstrate a commitment to inclusion and diversity, and foster an environment that engages all employees. Qualifications Required Education/Experience Bachelor's Degree preferably in Finance, Computer Science or similar analytical discipline. and a minimum of eight (8) years of related experiences. or Master's Degree preferably in Business Administration, Finance, Computer Science or similar analytical discipline. and a minimum of six (6) years of related experiences. Preferred Education/Experience Master's Degree preferably in Business Administration, Finance, Computer Science or similar analytical discipline. and a minimum of six (6) years of related experiences. Relevant Work Experience A minimum of 2 years of managerial experience leading a team of 3-4 or similar size Required (5) years of experience implementing either Business or Information Technology projects or programs, or demonstrate a proven ability to manage process improvement projects through to successful completion. Required (2) years of experience in developing employees and effective teams. Required (5) years experience working with business organizations on business and technology solutions. Required Experience managing financials (e.g. project, contracts). Preferred Experience in a business analysis capacity, e.g. business management, technology analysis/development, finance, audit, budget/cost management, planning/forecasting, scheduling, consulting or corporate shared service function. Preferred Experience working in a project or program management office (PMO), in an auditing or quality assurance role. Preferred Experience participating in a rate case. Preferred Skills And Abilities Strong written and verbal communication skills Excellent organizational skills Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines Excellent collaboration and team building skills Effective interpersonal skills Instills commitment to organizational goals Ability to analyze and interpret financial data Licenses And Certfications Driver's License Required Project Management Professional (PMP) Preferred Physical Demands Sit or stand to answer a phone for the duration of the workday Sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for the duration of the workday Ability to read small print and symbols Additional Physical Demands Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.