Application Management Advisor

What You Can Expect

As the Application Management Advisor based in Houston, TX we are looking for a senior-level, hands-on IT professional with the potential to grow into a future IT leadership role at ENGIE.  As an Application Management Advisor for our Energy Solutions business, you will play a pivotal role in providing strategic direction and hands-on management. This position offers a unique opportunity for career advancement over the next few years.

In this role, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining the Energy Solutions applications portfolio, driving its roadmap, and managing projects within a complex, matrixed organization. We’re seeking a versatile candidate who can navigate both information and operational technology landscapes effectively.

Reporting to the Application Management Director, your duties will include:

• Overseeing all applications used within the Energy Solutions business, ensuring they align with organizational goals and deliver maximum value
• Driving the execution of the data governance strategy, ensuring data integrity, consistency, and compliance across all systems
• Managing the complete lifecycle of applications, from planning and development to deployment, maintenance, and decommissioning
• Optimizing application performance by identifying opportunities for improvement, enhancing efficiency, and elevating user experience
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure applications meet evolving business needs and support strategic objectives
• Providing technical leadership in troubleshooting and resolving application-related issues
• Maintaining comprehensive documentation for application processes, procedures, and configurations to support transparency and efficiency
• Staying ahead of industry trends and best practices in application management and integrating them into the organization's approach
• Ensuring compliance with security standards and regulatory requirements for all applications to safeguard the organization’s operations

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.  In lieu of education requirements we will accept a combination of years of experience and other education experience for the role
• Minimum of seven (7) years of proven expertise in application management, managing complex application portfolios including end-to-end lifecycle management (development, deployment, maintenance, and retirement)
• Strong background in IT strategy and optimization, demonstrated ability to align technology solutions with business objectives and optimize performance to meet organizational goals
• Hands-on experience in data governance, developing and executing data governance frameworks to ensure data quality, consistency, and compliance
• Familiarity with operational technology (OT) systems and the ability to effectively bridge IT and OT requirements
• Experience managing cross-functional projects in matrixed organizations, within dynamic, fast-paced environments with multiple stakeholders
• Deep understanding of security and compliance standards, including regulatory requirements and best practices for securing applications and data
• Technical proficiency in application management tools, technologies, and frameworks, including familiarity with modern application architectures such as cloud-based solutions and microservices
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of diagnosing issues, analyzing complex data, and implementing innovative solutions
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with diverse teams and influencing stakeholders at all levels
• Adaptability and a commitment to continuous learning, with a passion for staying updated on emerging trends in IT and operational technology

Additional Details

• This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy consisting of in-office and work-from home opportunities
• Must be available to travel domestically / internationally up to 30% of the time and with the need for some overnight trips
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license/clean driving record
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies

Compensation

Salary Range: $119,595 – $199,290 USD annually

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

Actual offered salary may depend on geography, experience, industry knowledge, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors. 

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.  But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it!  Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.  

At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community.  ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

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