Associate Program Manager, Data Science

Summary of Purpose:

The Associate Program Manager, Data Science, will serve as the product owner for the Plant Information Center (PIC) and Industry Reporting and Information System (IRIS), ensuring these critical business systems effectively support organizational and industry needs. This role collaborates across the data science and IT teams as well as the broader Institute to prioritize enhancements, drive product delivery, support users, and maintain program documentation. The position also evaluates opportunities for continuous improvement and helps align PIC and IRIS capabilities with INPO's strategic objectives.

Essential Functions

• Serves as the Plant Information Center (PIC) and Industry Reporting and Information System (IRIS) Product Owner, coordinating with the Data Quality team to translate business priorities and requirements into actionable work for IT development teams
• Leads coordination of PIC and IRIS product delivery activities, including backlog management and prioritization, sprint planning support, stakeholder engagement, and collaboration with IT teams to ensure successful implementation of enhancements and capabilities
• Maintains and creates documentation for existing and new programs, products, process improvements and procedures regarding PIC and IRIS
• Supports, participates, or leads in PIC and IRIS industry and INPO initiatives
• Communicates PIC and IRIS program updates to internal and external stakeholders, addressing inquiries, and providing support as needed
• Assists in assessing the potential impact of changes within PIC and IRIS, including changes in scope, objectives, or project plans
• Provides flexible technical support to assist users with operationalization of digital tools
• Assists in assessing the potential for improvements or solutions within PIC and IRIS, with long term organizational strategies and goals in mind
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrates strong knowledge of PIC and IRIS, leading important initiatives, offering guidance to team members, and promoting innovation and strategic improvements within the organization
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of industry data and INPO 19-002: Industry Reporting and Information System Reporting Requirements
• Advanced ability to communicate complex information in a clear and understandable manner to stakeholders
• Working knowledge of Agile principles and practices, including sprint planning, backlog management, requirements documentation, and coordination with technical teams
• Ability to lead diverse teams to achieve common goals, while mentoring team members
• Demonstrates advanced planning, organizational, and time management skills, leading multiple projects, guiding team members, and driving strategic initiatives to achieve organizational goals
• Strong ability to conduct research, gather information, and stay current with industry trends and best practices to influence change within relevant specialty area
• Advanced ability to analyze data, trends, and complex problems to problem solve within relevant specialty area
• Exemplifies a strong ability to seek out and learn from feedback, coaching, and new experiences. Proactively adapts to new challenges and leverages learnings to drive innovation and mentor others
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate collaboration across various departments to harness collective creativity and drive innovative solutions. Utilize strong communication skills to effectively convey ideas and lead discussions. Demonstrated impact in cross-functional projects, ensuring alignment and synergy among diverse teams
• Ability to work and maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive/private information

Education, Licenses, and Certifications

Required

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

Required

• Four or more years of professional work experience
• Two or more years of experience working with INPO data (at INPO or at a member utility)

Preferred

• Experience with software product ownership or management
• Experience working with software delivery teams

Additional Requirements

Work Context

• Must be able to work prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to work under minimal supervision
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and crawl
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds
• Must have a US state or territory issued Real ID compliant driver’s license or identification card

Behaviors and Assessments

• All INPO employees are expected to abide by behavioral expectations as outlined in INPO’s Core Values, Team Effectiveness Attributes, and Leadership Effectiveness Attributes
• Employment is dependent upon successfully completing a pre-employment background check and drug and alcohol test
• This position may require obtaining unescorted access status
• This position requires direct or indirect access to certain export-controlled technology, for which INPO may be required to obtain an export license in accordance with applicable U.S. export control laws and regulations.  If an export license is required, any offer of employment at INPO for this position is contingent upon receipt of the export license or authorization