Prin IT Architect- Ucomm Engineering - HYBRID

Job Description

Description

We're powering a cleaner, brighter future.

Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient.

We're powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community service. We are a Fortune 200 company, 19,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10 million customers at six energy companies -- Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco).

In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking. And since we know transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.

Are you in?

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

• Partner with IT and business teams to provide the necessary leadership to drive technology solutions by weighing advantages of technology standards, market availability of products, and risks and benefits of technology introduction into Exelon's computing environment.
• Provide comprehensive consultation to business unit and IT management and staff at the highest technical level for assigned architectural domain.
• Operates independently with little or no supervision.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provide technical expertise to IT and business teams to identify technology solutions and strategies to achieve business results. Ensure appropriate implementation of technology within both the development and production environments. 
• For architecture: Design and develop enterprise-wide architecture and strategy for assigned architectural domain in alignment with the business strategy. For engineering: Perform engineering and design functions for software applications and infrastructure in support of the corporate-wide strategic information technology plan; oversee the introduction of new technology into the operations environment by utilizing Exelon's standard governance process. 
• Provide technological expertise and advice to IT leadership in the development of strategic information technology plans to support business strategies. 
• Maintain awareness of trends and issues in area of technical expertise, evaluate new technologies or technology opportunities, and provide analysis of their potential impact to advantage the business. 
• Provide input to IT managers on performance of IT personnel to assist in performance evaluations, career development, and recognition. 
• Establish, maintain, and enhance relationships with Business, Security, Enterprise, Third-Party, Real-Time, and other principal architecture teams in support of UComm-related AEFs.
• Develop UComm architecture standards for end-to-end ITSM service offerings. Also, provide custom architecture solutions for non-standard customer requirements/needs.
• Drive discussions with UComm Engineering SMEs to develop sound architectures for UComm’s inflight and future network solutions.
• Lead a team of direct report architects to support all of the above duties.

JOB SCOPE

• Maintain deep knowledge of technology and its application across Exelon.
• Promote knowledge via seminars, presentations and publications within IT and Exelon.
• Determine appropriate theories, practices and principles that relate the technology to Exelon's business.
• Contribute technological innovation to drive new business opportunities and solve complex business problems.
• Operate independently with little or no supervision.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline and typically 7to 10 years in solid, diverse experience in IT, with a focus in (add area(s) of technical specialty) or in lieu of degree, 9-12 years combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Appropriate technical skills (add specifics here).
• In-depth knowledge of business unit functions and applications (add specifics here).
• Comprehensive understanding of change management techniques associated with new technology implementation.
• Experience producing an economic business case.
• Demonstrate leadership ability.
• Strong judgment, excellent analytical ability and consulting skills.
• Excellent communications skills and ability to work effectively with all levels of IT and business management and with vendors.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate degree in area of technical specialty.