Position Description
Santee Cooper seeks an experienced and dynamic General Manager of Technology Services to provide strategic vision, leadership, and oversight for our organization's technology functions. This critical role ensures the seamless integration of Information Technology (IT), operational technology (OT), communications technology, cybersecurity, and governance to support our mission of delivering reliable and affordable electricity and water to customers. This General Manager position reports directly to the Chief Financial & Administration Officer and, as a member of the senior leadership team, plays a transformative leadership role aligning information and technology strategy with organizational objectives, driving innovation, and ensuring the resilience and security of information and technology systems.
Primary Responsibilities
* Develop and communicate information technology strategies that align with Santee Cooper's long-term business objectives, regulatory requirements, and commitment to public service.
* Develop and manage the technology budget, ensuring resource allocation aligns with strategic priorities.
* Lead vendor negotiations and technology investments, maximizing value and realized benefits.
* Lead the development of corporate policy and organizational structure to implement corporate wide, risk-based cybersecurity program to ensure appropriate levels of protection across Information Technology and Operational Technology systems.
* Protect Santee Cooper against cybersecurity compromises that could lead to mis operation or instability of operating systems, or loss of sensitive information. Responsible for compliance with NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection cybersecurity standards.
* Select and implement suitable technology to streamline all internal operations and help optimize their strategic benefits
* Oversee the technological infrastructure in the organization to ensure optimal performance
* Provide strong project management oversight to ensure technology projects are completed efficiently and meet desired results.
* Remain current on and appropriately react to changes or advancements in technology that may impact the utility industry Identify and mitigate risks related to technology, cybersecurity, and operational continuity.
* Promote a culture of safety, compliance, and security across all technology operations.
Key Competencies
Business Acumen
* Provides superior knowledge of electric utility business practices, trends, technology, markets & regulation.
* Understands the competition and future challenges facing the industry.
* Researches new developments in the public power industry and incorporates new and innovative ideas when appropriate.
Vision and Strategic Agility
* Anticipates, develops, and integrates long-term direction and strategies in ways that create value for key stakeholders, build unique capabilities, capitalize on trends, and leverage or enhance competitive advantages.
* Has a long-term view of the future of the industry and a clear and coherent vision of how to improve and position the organization for future success.
* Aligns a comprehensive IT strategy with Santee Cooper's long-term business objectives, regulatory requirements, and commitment to public service.
Results Orientation
* Ensures key results and strategic objectives are achieved on time and as promised.
* Focuses the organization on critical priorities, delegates well, and holds others accountable.
* Drives matters to closure and completion.
Decision Quality and Judgement
* Utilizes an appropriate mix of analysis, experience, judgment, and wisdom to ensure timely, high quality, and accurate decision making.
* Knows when and when not to solicit input for key decisions.
* Anticipates and evaluates the consequences of decisions.
Engagement and Influence
* Promotes ideas in a persuasive and compelling way.
* Can effectively maneuver through complex situations.
* Knows the importance of building relationships and alliances to achieve corporate objectives.
* With situational awareness, builds broad base of support with key stakeholders within and outside the organization.
* Is an effective negotiator by considering all points of view and creating "win-win" situations.
* Builds a positive, collaborative culture through leadership by example.
Values Based Leadership
* Adheres to and promotes ethical behavior and corporate policies.
* Establishes credibility and trust among key stakeholders.
* Maintains high standards of fairness and personal integrity.
* Champions corporate values including inclusion, safety, customer service, and environmental stewardship.
Team and Talent Development
* Identifies, develops, and guides an ongoing pipeline of talent to ensure the organization has the talent it needs to achieve short and long-term goals.
* Intentionally manages talent with a focus on mentoring, capability building, and succession planning.
Position Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, business administration, or a closely related field required.
* A minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in technology leadership, including a strong desire that candidates offer leadership experience in the utility sector. It is desired that candidates offer electric utility experience, but IT and technology leadership experience in another utility sector or non-utility business that positioned the candidate to face similar challenges and scope are invited to apply.
* A minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership capacity, with a demonstrated ability to make strategic decisions and drive organizational change.
* Proven experience in leading large, complex teams and delivering transformative technology initiatives.
* Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to develop effective teams, achieve results through others, foster collaborative relationships, and maintain a professional leadership presence.
Preferred Qualifications
* A master's degree in information technology, engineering, business administration, or a related field.
* Familiarity with the intricacies of NERC CIP compliance, cloud computing, and emerging cybersecurity trends in the electric utility space.
Compensation Information:
$263,470 - $329,340 (min.-mid)
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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Santee Cooper
Jun 12, 2025