Manager Customer Operations

Bring YOUR energy to Alliant Energy!

At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy. When our employees say "I am energy", it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between. We want you to be safe, happy and healthy. That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off.

Job Summary

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for driving operational excellence? Alliant Energy is seeking a dedicated Manager of Customer Operations for our Central Area Region. In this pivotal role, you will lead a talented team of field employees in Portage, ensuring the seamless execution of construction, maintenance, and emergency response projects. Your expertise in engaging with union leadership and understanding bargaining unit contracts will be invaluable.

As the key contact for company leadership within the community, you will build and maintain strong relationships with community officials and retail customers. This is your opportunity to make a significant impact, guiding our team through complex projects and contributing to the growth and reliability of our system. Join us and be a part of a company that values innovation, collaboration, and community engagement.

Primary residence must be within a reasonable distance of designated headquarters and within 40 minutes of an operating center in the zone(s) for which employee is responsible.

What you will do:* Performs all leadership duties including, but not limited to, hiring and rewarding talent, fostering an inclusive and safe workplace, partnering with employees to set clear goals and expectations, providing timely and specific feedback on performance, developing improvement plans to address performance gaps, addressing conflict with care and respect, identifying opportunities for growth and development, embracing and modeling a mindset of lifelong learning, ensuring employees report to work fit for duty, adhering to our Code of Conduct, interface with communities and customers and models Alliant Energy’s Core Values at all times.

Education Requirements* Bachelor's Degree Emphasis in business, engineering, or related area Preferred.

Required Experience* + 5 years of experience in large electric construction, gas and electric operations, project management, or related work 3 years supervisory experience or equivalent. (Equivalent supervisory experiences may include project management, providing work direction, leadership experience through temporary assignments, roles in the community or external organizations, or other demonstrated leadership experience.)

Other Requirements* Promotes and supports diversity initiatives and equal employment opportunity.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities* Demonstrated effective leadership skills.

Key Skills* Business Process Improvements • Customer Experience Management • Energy Distribution Systems Management • Operations Management • Financial Management • Health, Safety, and Environmental Management • Outage Management • Project and Program Management • Regulatory Compliance • Resource Optimization • Stakeholder Management • Leadership

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

Pay Range:

$104,000 - $143,000

This position is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.

It's not just what we do; it's how we do it.

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Alliant Energy is committed to providing an inclusive work environment for all and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a background check, and a drug screen where applicable.

Disclaimer:

The above information on this description has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Alliant Energy and subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process, please email talent@alliantenergy.com.