Manager Data Engineering

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA | Madison, WI Job Description Alliant is growing rapidly, and our data ecosystem is evolving just as fast. We’re searching for a visionary Manager of Data Engineering who can blend strong people leadership with hands‑on technical depth—someone fluent in both legacy data platforms and the modern cloud environment powered by Snowflake. You’ll lead the strategy and execution behind how data enters, moves through, and delivers value across our systems, guiding the transition from Informatica‑based pipelines to scalable, cloud‑native solutions. This is a role for someone energized by modernization—optimizing our Snowflake environment, maturing our engineering practices, and empowering a hybrid team of employees and contractors. You’ll help us unlock the full potential of our data assets, elevate engineering standards, empower AI and advanced analytics initiatives, and take Alliant to the next level of data maturity. If driving transformation while building a high‑impact, future‑focused data engineering team excites you, apply now . 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 and modeling Alliant Energy’s Core Values at all times. Manages the lifecycle of product or service including maintenance, patching, and new version introductions. Leads and participates in technology planning processes to align on priorities across IT services. Focuses on outcomes and objectives and key results (OKRs) to deliver cost-effective, customer-driven technology solutions by developing long-term strategic relationships with customer and industry leaders. Responsible to business leaders for development of solutions, scope development, prioritization, and delivery of systems and functions. Jointly develops plans and solutions in a timely and cost-effective manner and is responsible for ensuring the most effective utilization of product group resources. Provides leadership and direction for the communication and implementation of new practices to increase organizational performance and success within IT. Provides direction to teams and ensures solutions and development options meet customer needs, are appropriately prioritized, and are delivered in a timely and cost-effective manner. Leverages Sourcing department and manages vendor relationships and agreements to ensure quality services are provided in a cost-effective manner and agreed-upon service levels and contract terms are met. Engages in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy’s Values and helps deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities. Education Requirements Bachelor's Degree Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field Preferred Master's Degree Preferred Required Experience 8 years of professional experience. 3 years of 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. Experience in managing and executing solutions to diverse and complex business problems that enable business strategies. Preferred Experience Agile methodology experience. Other Requirements Support and foster a culture of belonging while demonstrating a strong commitment to equal employment opportunity. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Demonstrated effective leadership skills, with the ability to manage projects and employees at multiple locations. Demonstrated ability to establish relationships with others and use those relationships to successfully execute projects that align with business strategy and fit within the organization. Demonstrated knowledge of information technologies and methodologies including knowledge of technology application platforms and infrastructure, and current technology solutions and application to business operations. Demonstrated ability to develop short- and long-term strategic plans and translate those plans into action. Demonstrated financial skills such as budgeting and basic accounting. Demonstrated ability to use computer software programs (e.g., e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, and project management). Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment. Key Skills #J-18808-Ljbffr