The posting
Job Description
At Con Edison, safety is our highest priority and the foundation of everything we do. Transmission Operations is seeking a motivated and innovative Technical Senior Specialist to support the development, optimization, and sustainment of critical work management systems, business applications, reporting tools, and operational technology solutions that enable the safe and reliable operation of the electric transmission system.
Reporting to the Section Manager, this role serves as a key partner to field operations, business stakeholders, IT organizations, vendors, and consultants to drive operational excellence, process improvement, and digital transformation initiatives. The successful candidate will leverage technology, analytics, automation, and project management expertise to translate operational needs into effective solutions that improve workforce productivity, enhance data-driven decision-making, and support the safe, reliable delivery of service to our customers.
This position does not provide employment pursuant to the terms of a STEM OPT Training Plan.
Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
- Lead, develop, and supervise assigned employees by establishing clear expectations, setting priorities, assigning work, monitoring results, and ensuring accountability for safety, quality, productivity, and operational performance. This position manages direct reports and is responsible for day-to-day people leadership.
- Conduct performance management activities including goal setting, coaching, feedback, performance reviews, development planning, recognition, and corrective action in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Develop employees through mentoring, training, knowledge transfer, succession planning, and career development opportunities to build technical capability and organizational readiness.
- Lead the development, maintenance, and continuous enhancement of Transmission Operations work management systems and applications, including Engage, GIS, DataSplice, Maximo, and related operational technologies.
- Partner with field personnel, business stakeholders, vendors, consultants, and IT organizations to identify operational needs, evaluate solutions, and implement improvements that enhance efficiency, reliability, and workforce effectiveness.
- Analyze business and operational requirements and direct the design, development, implementation, and support of applications, automated workflows, reporting solutions, and process improvements using technologies such as Power Apps, Power Automate, SharePoint, and Power BI.
- Lead application testing, deployment, system integration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and user support activities to ensure technology solutions perform reliably and meet business requirements.
- Manage technology and business improvement projects from planning through execution, including resource allocation, schedule management, stakeholder coordination, risk mitigation, progress reporting, and successful delivery of project objectives.
- Administer vendor, consultant, contract, budget, invoice, and expenditure-related activities while ensuring appropriate oversight, fiscal responsibility, and compliance with company requirements.
- Champion Con Edison's commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, cybersecurity, information security, diversity, equity, and inclusion by ensuring all team activities are conducted in compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and operational best practices.
Qualifications
Required Education/Experience
- Bachelor's Degree Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Mathematics and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
Relevant Work Experience
- Minimum of five years of relevant information technology experience, required.
- Experience developing and supporting enterprise applications, required.
- Experience troubleshooting software, hardware, and system integration issues, required.
- Experience working with structured datasets, reporting platforms, and business intelligence tools, required.
- Ability to manage process improvement projects to successful completion, required.
- Experience performing business systems analysis and requirements gathering, preferred.
- Experience supporting operational and field organizations, preferred.
- Experience leading teams and implementing business or information technology projects or programs or demonstrated ability to manage process improvement projects to successful completion, preferred.
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to analyze and interpret financial data
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Project Demonstrated project management skills
- Demonstrated customer service skills
- Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
- Quickly troubleshoots and resolves problems
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, etc.
Licenses and Certifications
- Driver's License Required
Additional Physical Demands
- The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
- The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Must be able and willing to travel to all locations in the Northeast, including Canada.
- Must be able to participate in the Companys emergency management processes and storm plans as required.
About Us
Mission Statement:
Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) employees are required to follow health, safety, and environmental policies, EEO, Standards of Business Conduct, and all other applicable company policy and procedures. We all share a responsibility to advance the company’s mission by excelling at our three corporate priorities – safety of our people and the public, operational excellence in all that we do, and ensuring the best possible customer experience.
Benefits:
We are dedicated to supporting the physical, mental, and financial health of our employees and their families. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:
- Rich medical & pharmacy benefits, including vision benefits
- Dental benefits
- Health Savings Accounts
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with robust matching
- Employer paid Pension Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a generous matching contribution
- State of the art Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Generous paid time off plus paid holidays
- Family support: emergency backup child, & elder care assistance
- Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
- Employee discount program
- Commuter Benefits
- Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
- Life and Long-Term Disability Benefits
*Please be aware that some benefits may not apply to provisional or part-time job titles.
EEO Statement:
Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of the individual’s actual or perceived disability, protected veteran status, race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, domestic violence victim status, or any other actual or perceived status protected by law.
Technical Difficulty Statement:
For technical issues, please contact us at [email protected]
