SECO Energy (Sumter Electric Cooperative)
Operational Technology Manager
SECO Energy (Sumter Electric Cooperative), Sumterville, Florida, United States, 33585
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Operational Technology Manager
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General Purpose of Job Oversees SECO’s operational technology portfolio and ensures alignment with the technology roadmap. Manages deployment and optimization of OT platforms, including GIS, DERMS, OMS, and AMI. Builds and maintains vendor relationships, negotiates contracts, and ensures that OT systems support modernization, distributed energy integration, and reliable, real‑time utility operations.
Brief Description Energize your Career at SECO Energy!
Minimum Required Qualifications And Competencies Requirements Education
Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related field
Preferred: Master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Project Management, Business Administration or related field.
Preferred: PMP® or equivalent project management certification.
Preferred: Utility-specific certifications (e.g., ESRI GIS, Siemens/Oracle OMS, DERMS platforms).
Preferred: ITIL or cybersecurity-related certification a plus.
Job-related experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Experience
Minimum: Three + (3) years of experience in operational technology, IT/OT integration, or utility system management.
Minimum: One + (1) year of supervisory experience leading high-performing technical teams, with a leadership style that builds trust and collaboration.
Minimum: Hands‑on experience with GIS, OMS, AMI, and DERMS systems.
Minimum: Strong vendor management and contract negotiation experience.
Minimum: Previous experience managing large-scale, multifaceted enterprise-wide Operational Technologies projects in an electric or gas utility environment.
Minimum: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to listen actively, ask insightful questions, and collaborate with senior team members to influence decisions and drive meaningful outcomes and effective solutions.
Preferred: Seven + (7) years of experience in operational technology, IT/OT integration, or utility system management.
Preferred: Three + (3) years of supervisory experience leading high-performing technical teams, with a leadership style that builds trust and collaboration.
Other Requirements
Ability to operate a variety of office equipment, including a personal computer, printers, copy machines and telephone.
Ability to work irregular hours for assignment completion and flexibility to change scheduling and report to work on short notice during emergency situations.
Normal work hours will be eight (8) hours Monday through Friday, between 7:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Some business travel for training and development.
Successful completion of pre-employment background check, physical and drug screen.
Summary We are the third-largest electric co-op in Florida and the seventh-largest in the nation and we are looking for qualified, energetic and committed candidates to join our successful TEAM!
SECO Energy participates in E‑Verify. E‑Verify electronically compares information entered on the Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I‑9, with records contained in Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) databases. This helps employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees.
Sumter Electric Cooperative is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, marital status, veteran status, the presence of any physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination or harassment based upon any of these factors is wholly inconsistent with our company values and will not be tolerated.
SECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, genetics, or individuals with disabilities, or protected veteran status.
Qualified employees will be considered on an equal basis with external applicants.
This posting will be closed and no longer available to receive applications upon SECO Energy’s discretion.
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Operational Technology Manager
role at
SECO Energy (Sumter Electric Cooperative)
General Purpose of Job Oversees SECO’s operational technology portfolio and ensures alignment with the technology roadmap. Manages deployment and optimization of OT platforms, including GIS, DERMS, OMS, and AMI. Builds and maintains vendor relationships, negotiates contracts, and ensures that OT systems support modernization, distributed energy integration, and reliable, real‑time utility operations.
Brief Description Energize your Career at SECO Energy!
Minimum Required Qualifications And Competencies Requirements Education
Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related field
Preferred: Master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Project Management, Business Administration or related field.
Preferred: PMP® or equivalent project management certification.
Preferred: Utility-specific certifications (e.g., ESRI GIS, Siemens/Oracle OMS, DERMS platforms).
Preferred: ITIL or cybersecurity-related certification a plus.
Job-related experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Experience
Minimum: Three + (3) years of experience in operational technology, IT/OT integration, or utility system management.
Minimum: One + (1) year of supervisory experience leading high-performing technical teams, with a leadership style that builds trust and collaboration.
Minimum: Hands‑on experience with GIS, OMS, AMI, and DERMS systems.
Minimum: Strong vendor management and contract negotiation experience.
Minimum: Previous experience managing large-scale, multifaceted enterprise-wide Operational Technologies projects in an electric or gas utility environment.
Minimum: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to listen actively, ask insightful questions, and collaborate with senior team members to influence decisions and drive meaningful outcomes and effective solutions.
Preferred: Seven + (7) years of experience in operational technology, IT/OT integration, or utility system management.
Preferred: Three + (3) years of supervisory experience leading high-performing technical teams, with a leadership style that builds trust and collaboration.
Other Requirements
Ability to operate a variety of office equipment, including a personal computer, printers, copy machines and telephone.
Ability to work irregular hours for assignment completion and flexibility to change scheduling and report to work on short notice during emergency situations.
Normal work hours will be eight (8) hours Monday through Friday, between 7:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Some business travel for training and development.
Successful completion of pre-employment background check, physical and drug screen.
Summary We are the third-largest electric co-op in Florida and the seventh-largest in the nation and we are looking for qualified, energetic and committed candidates to join our successful TEAM!
SECO Energy participates in E‑Verify. E‑Verify electronically compares information entered on the Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I‑9, with records contained in Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) databases. This helps employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees.
Sumter Electric Cooperative is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, marital status, veteran status, the presence of any physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination or harassment based upon any of these factors is wholly inconsistent with our company values and will not be tolerated.
SECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, genetics, or individuals with disabilities, or protected veteran status.
Qualified employees will be considered on an equal basis with external applicants.
This posting will be closed and no longer available to receive applications upon SECO Energy’s discretion.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at SECO Energy (Sumter Electric Cooperative) by 2x.
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