Director Technology - Next Gen AI Applications

Job Posting End Date

04-07-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Sets the strategic direction for and inspires, guides, and develops a team of leaders who are responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining the next-generation of AI powered applications that enable AEP’s business. The scope of responsibility will include large application development, configuration, implementation and/or support/operations services.

Job Description

What you’ll do:

• Leads the management of a technology development and strategy portfolio.
• Collaborates with vendors and the business units to drive change and implement next generation AI systems for AEP’s operations.
• Develops the future of AI-First technology talent needed to build, implement, and eventually run these applications.
• Leads implementing changes to planning, development, testing and configuration to support the needs of AI applications.
• Plans the technology/service roadmap, delivers the solutions/services, develops processes, engages with partner teams as needed for stability efforts and other improvements, and manages the overall portfolio budget.
• Actively supports the transformation of the technology framework and environment with resources, rollout of technology/processes, and continues review and improvement.
• Ensures technology/service projects and maintenance activities are completed on schedule & with the highest quality and deliver value to AEP operating companies and business units.
• Ensures the proper use of department standards for solution development and maintenance functions, including the adherence to architectural standards, coding/configuration standards, ITIL standards, project/agile management standards, etc.
• Manages the financial aspects of their portfolio and technology projects.
• Collaborate with procurement teams on achieving favorable negotiations with vendor partners.
• Focus on delivering technology solutions/services at the most optimal cost.
• Develops diverse and inclusive teams (hiring, training, performance management, culture curation) that deliver world-class technology services with a focus on an efficient and intuitive customer experience.
• Partner with AEP operating companies, business units, internal IT partners and third parties to deliver solutions.
• Foster continuous improvement through lean leader behaviors and sponsorship of key departmental initiatives to improve customer satisfaction, efficiency, quality, and reliability.
• Ensure staff adheres to all corporate and technology policies and procedures. These include, but are not limited to, our SDLC, policies related to Architecture, Security, Disaster Recover, NERC-CIP and Sarbanes-Oxley.

What we’re looking for:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, business, or related technical field is required.
• An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be considered.

Experience:

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience, which includes 6 years in leadership, is required.

At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-011

Compensation Range:

$160,434.00 - $208,565.50

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.  

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