Alliant Energy
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At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy. When our employees say "I am energy", it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between. We want you to be safe, happy and healthy. That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off.
Job Summary Are you a proven IT leader with a passion for mentoring teams and driving enterprise-scale transformation? As Alliant Energy continues to grow and invest in innovation, we’re looking for a forward‑thinking
Manager IT – Infrastructure Operations
with expertise in Server Administration to lead and inspire a high‑performing team while advancing infrastructure excellence across the enterprise. This role calls for a strategic leader and mentor with deep knowledge of DevOps practices, automation, and infrastructure as code. You’ll oversee end‑to‑end system operations, including patch management, disaster recovery planning, server provisioning, and performance optimization while driving reliability, resilience, and agility. If you're ready to shape the future of infrastructure at a company that’s expanding its impact, apply now!
What You Will Do
Perform all leadership duties including, but not limited to, hiring and rewarding talent, fostering an inclusive and safe workplace, partnering with employees to set clear goals and expectations, providing timely and specific feedback on performance, developing improvement plans to address performance gaps, addressing conflict with care and respect, identifying opportunities for growth and development, embracing and modeling a mindset of lifelong learning, ensuring employees report to work fit for duty, adhering to our Code of Conduct and modeling Alliant Energy’s Core Values at all times.
Manage the lifecycle of product or service including maintenance, patching, and new version introductions.
Lead and participate in technology planning processes to align on priorities across IT services.
Focus on outcomes and objectives and key results (OKRs) to deliver cost‑effective, customer‑driven technology solutions by developing long‑term strategic relationships with customers and industry leaders.
Be responsible to business leaders for development of solutions, scope development, prioritization, and delivery of systems and functions.
Jointly develop plans and solutions in a timely and cost‑effective manner and ensure the most effective utilization of product group resources.
Provide leadership and direction for the communication and implementation of new practices to increase organizational performance and success within IT.
Provide direction to teams and ensure solutions and development options meet customer needs, are appropriately prioritized, and are delivered in a timely and cost‑effective manner.
Leverage the Sourcing department and manage vendor relationships and agreements to ensure quality services are provided in a cost‑effective manner and agreed‑upon service levels and contract terms are met.
Engage in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy’s Values and help deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field (Preferred)
Master's Degree (Preferred)
Required Experience
8 years of professional experience.
3 years of supervisory experience or equivalent (includes project management, providing work direction, leadership experience through temporary assignments, roles in community or external organizations, or other demonstrated leadership experience).
Experience in managing and executing solutions to diverse and complex business problems that enable business strategies.
Preferred Experience
Agile methodology experience.
Other Requirements
Support and foster a culture of belonging while demonstrating a strong commitment to equal employment opportunity.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrated effective leadership skills, with the ability to manage projects and employees at multiple locations.
Demonstrated ability to establish relationships with others and use those relationships to successfully execute projects that align with business strategy and fit within the organization.
Demonstrated knowledge of information technologies and methodologies including knowledge of technology application platforms and infrastructure, and current technology solutions and application to business operations.
Demonstrated ability to develop short‑ and long‑term strategic plans and translate those plans into action.
Demonstrated financial skills such as budgeting and basic accounting.
Demonstrated ability to use computer software programs (e.g., e‑mail, word processing, spreadsheet, and project management).
Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Key Skills
Agile Methodology
API Integration
Artificial Intelligence
Cloud Architectures
Cloud Computing
DevSecOps
Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Software Testing
Stakeholder Management
System Migrations
Systems Integration
Vendor Management
Leadership
Pay Range $104,000 - $143,000
This position is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.
Here's How We Do It Live Safety. Everyone. Always | Make Things Better | Care For Others | Do The Right Thing | Act For Tomorrow | Think Beyond. Be Bold
Alliant Energy and its subsidiaries are committed to creating a culture of belonging and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by law.
All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a background check, and a drug screen where applicable.
Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process, please email
talent@alliantenergy.com .
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At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy. When our employees say "I am energy", it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between. We want you to be safe, happy and healthy. That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off.
Job Summary Are you a proven IT leader with a passion for mentoring teams and driving enterprise-scale transformation? As Alliant Energy continues to grow and invest in innovation, we’re looking for a forward‑thinking
Manager IT – Infrastructure Operations
with expertise in Server Administration to lead and inspire a high‑performing team while advancing infrastructure excellence across the enterprise. This role calls for a strategic leader and mentor with deep knowledge of DevOps practices, automation, and infrastructure as code. You’ll oversee end‑to‑end system operations, including patch management, disaster recovery planning, server provisioning, and performance optimization while driving reliability, resilience, and agility. If you're ready to shape the future of infrastructure at a company that’s expanding its impact, apply now!
What You Will Do
Perform all leadership duties including, but not limited to, hiring and rewarding talent, fostering an inclusive and safe workplace, partnering with employees to set clear goals and expectations, providing timely and specific feedback on performance, developing improvement plans to address performance gaps, addressing conflict with care and respect, identifying opportunities for growth and development, embracing and modeling a mindset of lifelong learning, ensuring employees report to work fit for duty, adhering to our Code of Conduct and modeling Alliant Energy’s Core Values at all times.
Manage the lifecycle of product or service including maintenance, patching, and new version introductions.
Lead and participate in technology planning processes to align on priorities across IT services.
Focus on outcomes and objectives and key results (OKRs) to deliver cost‑effective, customer‑driven technology solutions by developing long‑term strategic relationships with customers and industry leaders.
Be responsible to business leaders for development of solutions, scope development, prioritization, and delivery of systems and functions.
Jointly develop plans and solutions in a timely and cost‑effective manner and ensure the most effective utilization of product group resources.
Provide leadership and direction for the communication and implementation of new practices to increase organizational performance and success within IT.
Provide direction to teams and ensure solutions and development options meet customer needs, are appropriately prioritized, and are delivered in a timely and cost‑effective manner.
Leverage the Sourcing department and manage vendor relationships and agreements to ensure quality services are provided in a cost‑effective manner and agreed‑upon service levels and contract terms are met.
Engage in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy’s Values and help deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field (Preferred)
Master's Degree (Preferred)
Required Experience
8 years of professional experience.
3 years of supervisory experience or equivalent (includes project management, providing work direction, leadership experience through temporary assignments, roles in community or external organizations, or other demonstrated leadership experience).
Experience in managing and executing solutions to diverse and complex business problems that enable business strategies.
Preferred Experience
Agile methodology experience.
Other Requirements
Support and foster a culture of belonging while demonstrating a strong commitment to equal employment opportunity.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrated effective leadership skills, with the ability to manage projects and employees at multiple locations.
Demonstrated ability to establish relationships with others and use those relationships to successfully execute projects that align with business strategy and fit within the organization.
Demonstrated knowledge of information technologies and methodologies including knowledge of technology application platforms and infrastructure, and current technology solutions and application to business operations.
Demonstrated ability to develop short‑ and long‑term strategic plans and translate those plans into action.
Demonstrated financial skills such as budgeting and basic accounting.
Demonstrated ability to use computer software programs (e.g., e‑mail, word processing, spreadsheet, and project management).
Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Key Skills
Agile Methodology
API Integration
Artificial Intelligence
Cloud Architectures
Cloud Computing
DevSecOps
Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Software Testing
Stakeholder Management
System Migrations
Systems Integration
Vendor Management
Leadership
Pay Range $104,000 - $143,000
This position is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.
Here's How We Do It Live Safety. Everyone. Always | Make Things Better | Care For Others | Do The Right Thing | Act For Tomorrow | Think Beyond. Be Bold
Alliant Energy and its subsidiaries are committed to creating a culture of belonging and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by law.
All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a background check, and a drug screen where applicable.
Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process, please email
talent@alliantenergy.com .
#J-18808-Ljbffr