Program Director

Overview:

Drive governance, planning, and execution oversight for large technology programs. Ensure projects align with strategic objectives, meet regulatory requirements, and deliver on time and within budget.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee deployments and integration of technology infrastructures, data collection systems, and analytics platforms to support accuracy, reliability, and scalability of smart grid systems.
• Develop and manage project budgets and resource plans to deliver Technology solutions on time and within scope.
• Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning for critical infrastructures to ensure resilience.
• Integration of IoT data structures with enterprise platforms for unified operational reporting.
• Lead and mentor a cross-functional team of project managers, engineers, and technology professionals to ensure successful delivery.
• Supervise design and enforcement of data security and compliance policies to protect infrastructure data and customer information.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives in IoT, including smart meters, connectivity, as well as data intelligence.
• Manage relationships with technology vendors, utility partners, and regulatory bodies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor ’ s degree in engineering, Information Technology, or related field; Master ’ s preferred.
• 15 years plus in large scales program management with matrixed global environment
• 10+ years of experience in utilities Industry, including smart grid, and IoT solutions.
• Strong knowledge of IoT technologies, data management, cybersecurity, Smart metering is a plus.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale metering deployments in a matrixed, global environment.
• Experience with integration ERP and billing platforms.
• Strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution for complex technical projects.
• Familiarity with digital transformation in utilities, including automation and advanced analytics.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Project oversight and stakeholder engagement.
• AMI (Advanced Metering Technology) would be a plus