Discover a POWERful career at Associated Electric!  Our organization offers challenging and rewarding work with career development and internal mobility opportunities - all within a family friendly and community centric culture.   Our purpose is simple - to provide safe, reliable and affordable energy for our member-owners. At Associated Electric, one of the largest electric cooperatives in the nation, opportunities to gain valuable experience and contribute new ideas in an ever-changing industry are endless.

We are seeking an accomplished and visionary Infrastructure Manager to lead our Network Reliability Engineering team. The ideal candidate is not only knowledgeable in IT infrastructure but also excels in leadership, strategy, and business operations. This role involves designing, building, monitoring, and maintaining our IT infrastructure, with a key focus on aligning technology initiatives with the organization’s strategic goals. You will be responsible for leading a team of highly skilled professionals, developing forward-thinking strategies, and ensuring that our IT infrastructure supports and enhances the organization’s mission. Additionally, you will act as a mentor, coach, and advocate for your team, making their contributions visible, impactful, and aligned with our organizational objectives.

What You Will Do:

• Design, oversee, and ensure the secure and compliant performance of a critical IT network infrastructure that serves as the backbone for generating and delivering power to over two million people across three states.
• Lead in a dynamic environment and thrive on envisioning future technology trends and taking a collaborative, stakeholder-focused approach to solving challenges.
• Manage a modern software-defined network, coordinate with external stakeholders to maintain, and enhance a multi-state fiber network and drive the transition of our Infrastructure and Operations organization into a modern DevOps platform team.
• Be the storyteller for your team, ensuring their work is visible, understood, and recognized at all levels of the organization.

What We Are Looking For:

• Passion for technology and proven track record of guiding high-performance teams to success through servant leadership.
• Strength to bridge gaps between technology and business, ensuring that every technological advancement serves a greater purpose within the organization.
• Experience in crafting and executing technology roadmaps for both on-premises and cloud solutions.  Focus on driving efficiency, innovation, and excellence in service delivery
• Commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and customer-centric service and staying ahead of technology trends.

As an employer of choice and a certified Great Place to Work, Associated provides employees competitive compensation, 401k with an employer match, health, paid leave for family planning (including adoption), paid disability leave and other benefits.  We support employees in their journey to physical, financial, emotional and social well-being and we encourage employees to enjoy time away with Paid Time Off, paid holidays and volunteerism in community events.  Associated’s culture includes workforce flexibility options with opportunities for personal and professional growth including tuition reimbursement and development planning resources.  Come join a team where your talents are appreciated, your voice is heard, and your work has an impact! 

 To learn more and apply for a position, please visit www.aeci.org/careers. You will be able to upload additional applicant documents (i.e. resume, cover letter). AECI is fully committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity and affirmative action in all aspects of employment. Please contact us if you require assistance in filling out an application. Individuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to an appointment.

Internal/External Posting Date:  09/06/2024

An equal opportunity employer and provider/disability/veteran.