Own and maintain the US Utilities application roadmap for Generation, Substation, Transmission and Distribution, aligned with operational priorities and AES Global Digital strategy and technology trends.
Act as the primary liaison between Digital and Operations, advising business leaders and capturing operational digital demands.
Identify high‑level operational digital requirements, develop initial business cases, and ensure expectations are met throughout delivery.
Lead process and system rationalization, simplifying the application landscape and reducing redundancy and technical debt to ensure sustained business value.
Oversee SAP‑centric asset and work management capabilities (PM, IM-PS, MM), including Fixed Asset in PowerPlan.
Ensure and promote reliable integration and alignment across SAP, Geographic Information System (GIS), Graphical Work Design (GWD), Outage Management System (OMS), and field execution solutions.
Own application budget planning and execution, including forecasting, cost control, and vendor financial oversight.
Streamline and manage the application support model, coordinating internal IT teams and external service providers.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field; MBA preferred.
8+ years of experience in utility operations, enterprise applications, or digital transformation, with leadership responsibility.
Strong knowledge of Electric Generation, Substation, Transmission & Distribution processes.
Proven experience with SAP solutions supporting asset and work management (PM, IM-PS, MM).
Demonstrated ability to bridge digital strategy and operational execution.
Strong financial acumen, including budget ownership and execution.
Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and leadership skills.
Experience with Compatible Units and Functional Location management.
Exposure to Geographic Information System (GIS), Graphical Work Design (GWD), Outage Management System (OMS), scheduling, and dispatch tools.
Experience leading application rationalization or modernization programs.
Background working with internal and external IT delivery and support partners.
Additional Information
Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES), a Fortune 500 company that's leading the charge in the global energy revolution. With operations spanning 14 countries , AES is committed to shaping a future through innovation and collaboration. Our dedication to innovation has earned us recognition as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company in 2022. And with our certification as a Great Place to Work , you can be confident that you're joining a company that values its people just as much as its groundbreaking ideas.
AES is proudly ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations, and with $12.7B in revenues in 2023 , we have the resources and expertise to make a significant impact as we provide electricity to 25 million customers worldwide. As the world moves towards a net-zero future, AES is committed to meeting the Paris Agreement's goals by 2050. Our innovative solutions, such as 24/7 carbon-free energy for data centers, are setting the pace for rapid, global decarbonization.
If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a cleaner, more sustainable future - we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in the global energy transformation.
Job Summary
The Manager, Transmission & Distribution Utility Applications is responsible for defining and executing the US Utilities digital application roadmap supporting Generation, Substation, Transmission and Distribution operations. This role serves as the primary liaison between AES Digital and AES Operations, ensuring operational needs are translated into scalable, customer‑centric digital solutions aligned with AES Utilities' standards. The Manager leads process and system rationalization, oversees budget execution, and ensures an effective support model across internal teams and external IT partners.
Aes · Us, India