IT Applications Manager - Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Strategy

The IT Applications Manager - AI & Data Strategy is responsible for advancing the company's use of data and artificial intelligence to improve business performance, optimize operations, and accelerate innovation. Working across business and technology teams, this position establishes the strategic direction for AI, analytics, and data capabilities while ensuring investments align with organizational priorities and business objectives. Through leadership of the AI and Data Analytics teams, the manager develops team leaders, drives cross-functional collaboration, and ensures the successful delivery and adoption of innovative solutions. By aligning people, processes, and technology, this position shapes and advances how the organization leverages AI and data to support its strategic objectives. Job Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the AI and Data Strategy roadmap to support business priorities and long-term organizational objectives.
• Partner with business leaders to identify, prioritize, and govern AI, analytics, and data initiatives that create measurable business value and align with enterprise goals.
• Establish the strategic direction, architecture, and governance framework for AI, analytics, and data capabilities across the enterprise.
• Assess emerging AI and analytics trends and develop long-term capability roadmaps that support business strategy, innovation objectives, and future organizational needs.
• Lead, coach, and develop the AI and Data Analytics Team Leads, providing strategic direction, aligning team priorities, and fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure AI and data initiatives align with business strategy, governance requirements, and enterprise architecture while driving organizational adoption, capability maturity, and change management.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, MIS, Data Science, Information Science, or Engineering.
• 5 years of system development and implementation experience
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Project management experience
• Demonstrated organizational and planning skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of business strategy and process
• Demonstrated experience supervising others
• Data Strategy and AI implementations experience

WEC Energy Group is one of the nation's largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies serving 4.7 million customers across the Midwest. We are committed to providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner. Customers are the heart of our business, and we work every day to help grow and support communities where we provide vital energy services. As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a mission that matters. We don't just offer a job; we provide fulfilling careers where safety and well-being are paramount. Join our team and experience first-hand our commitment to your success. We offer competitive pay and benefits to recognize your hard work and dedication. If you're talented, energetic and ready for a career with a future, we want you on our team. We are powered by a diverse and inclusive workforce fueled by the pride in what we do. If you're driven by the passion to change lives, this is the place for you.