Career Opportunities: Group Manager - Energy Markets & Corporate Digital Systems (11620)Requisition ID 11620 - Posted - AEMO Office (6) - Management This is a Permanent Full-Time position based in Mel/Syd/Brisbane/Adelaide/Perth. AEMO at the Heart of Energy We are the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), committed to designing and operating a sustainable energy system that delivers safe, reliable, and affordable electricity and gas. Our mission includes facilitating the transition to a net-zero energy system by 2050, working collaboratively with industry partners to achieve 100% renewable generation capability by 2025. We have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to co-design the future of our energy systems, and our core values revolve around Character, Commitment, and Connection.
Join us, as we contribute to this significant mission in the energy sector! About the Team & the Position The Digital Division enables the delivery of AEMO's obligations through technology and improves outcomes for both internal and external stakeholders. Digital provides services to internal AEMO business units, employees, contractors, subsidiaries such as AEMO Services, external government bodies and market participants.
The Energy Markets and Corporate Digital Systems (EMCDS) Team will deliver new development, ongoing maintenance and operational support for AEMO managed energy markets across the National Electricity Market (NEM), Wholesale Electricity Market (WEM) and Gas markets including the associated retail systems. In addition, this team will manage the AEMO Business To Business platforms and Web and Portal based systems. This includes the public facing AEMO website.
Position Responsibilities Drive the creation and establishment of efficient 'ways of working' to ensure all teams are a cost effective, efficient, and scalable with external vendors/partners.At an organisational level assist the EGM Digital drive cultural change, promote cross departmental activities, be involved and champion corporate roll-outs/programs and provide input into organisational wide strategic planning forums.Provision of strategic advice and direction to Management on AEMO's Technology functions covering operational matters, strategies and efficiencies and collaborate with other Group Managers to build a strong and effective leadership team.Provide strategic leadership and direction to the Division, and in particular support and coaching of team leaders and staff to maximise their skills and potential within the organisation.Exercise sound managerial judgement and influence in adopting an AEMO position or commitment to actions.Own and manage the applications environment, framework, tools and processes for the systems managed by the teams in this department.Ensures solutions meet business requirements, with a focus on continuous improvement and financial optimisation.Technology functions and capabilities managed by this department include: All Information Technology applications and systems, tools and utilities that are utilised to perform business critical and supporting business functionality for AEMO Market and Corporate business teams that cover the NEM, WEM, and Gas markets including, though not limited to:
Market Settlement and Prudential SystemsForecasting SystemsRetail Management SystemsExternal AEMO Portals and Security Access SystemsPublic facing Websites.Corporate Systems such as Finance, Risk Management, People & CultureData sharing platformsBusiness to Business Integration PlatformsApplication to Application IntegrationServiceNow Platform functionality.Position Requirements Skills & Experience: Significant experience in a technology team leadership capacity managing multiple, large, cross-functional operational teams or projects and influencing senior-level management and key stakeholders.Experience in the energy industry or similarly highly regulated industry experience relevant to fit for purpose information technology and data management.Good knowledge of the practices and principles associated with the operation of gas and electricity markets, wholesale and retail, and corporate systems within Australia.Ability to strategically negotiate with and manage key third party outsourced providers and garner their respect.Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to play an influencing role in the Organisation and Energy Industry.Strong experience in the development of application solutions to achieve business outcomes.Experience in the leadership of high performing technology teams.Experience in transforming ways of working to be aligned with product-based team models.High level commercial acumen, combined with strong communication and financial modelling skills.Strong and demonstrable customer service and negotiation skills, relationship, and interpersonal skills.Strong knowledge of the vendor, its' market, its competitors, and market trends (desired).Understanding of internal decision making and the decision making that occurs among vendors, including vendor motivations, strategic plans and market challenges.Strong dispute resolution and mediation skills to handle issue escalation.Must be an Australian citizen with the ability to attain and maintain an appropriate level of national security clearance. Education/ professional Certifications: Tertiary and/or post graduate qualifications in IT, Project Management, or an equivalent appropriate discipline.Security clearance up to NV1 or NV2 as advised.In return some of our benefits to you Flexible working: work from home, part time, job share, hybrid options, and additional leave options.Professional development via projects, industry networks, job rotation, study assistance and more.Give back with up to 4 days of volunteering leave per year.Embrace a healthier you with our wellness program, discounted health insurance, gym perks and our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP).About Our Process AEMO values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, welcoming applications from all backgrounds without regard to age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, parental status, race, or religion.
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