IT Program Manager at MidAmerican Energy Company – Des Moines, Iowa
MidAmerican Energy Company
Des Moines, Iowa, 50307, United States
Posted on
NewIndustries:Energy/Utilities/Gas/Oil/ElectricJob Function:Information Technology
New job! Apply early to increase your chances of getting hired.
Explore Related Opportunities
About This Position
Position Title: IT Program Manager
Location: Des Moines, IA, United States
Description:
Establish strategic business objectives, strategies, and plans in support of Company strategic goals. The Program Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating multiple related projects to achieve strategic business outcomes. This role ensures alignment between project execution and enterprise objectives, manages interdependencies, and provides integrated oversight of budgets, resources, and risks. Establish strategic business objectives, strategies, and plans in support of Company strategic goals. The Program Manager drives delivery of high-impact, multi-year initiatives that balance regulatory compliance, operational reliability, and financial performance.
Responsibilities:
Program Management:
Integrate multiple projects, manage interdependencies, and ensure outcomes and benefits.
Includes: Guide and mentor project managers and analysts working within the program. Identify and manage interdependencies, risks, and issues across projects; implement mitigation and escalation strategies. Oversee consolidated program budgets, forecasts, and resource allocations, ensuring financial discipline and value realization.
Stakeholder & Executive Communications: Engage executives, regulators, and partners; provide transparent reporting.
Financial & Benefits Oversight: Oversee budgets/forecasts and track benefits realization.
Includes: Direct and integrate multiple related projects to achieve strategic goals and measurable business outcomes. Provide transparent reporting on program health, progress, benefits realization, and risks to PMO leadership and executives.
Compliance & Governance: Ensure methodology and regulatory adherence across the program.
Includes: Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders, executives, regulators, and external partners to ensure program success.
Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; or equivalent work experience. (Typically, four years of additional related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree)
Eight or more years of experience managing multiple IT functions.
Five years direct people management experience.
High ownership within areas of management and ability to identify and react with a strong sense of urgency to project risks and issues.
Management skills including the ability to initiate and establish objectives, develop and execute policy, direct and prioritize resources, and recommend and oversee development or implementation of systems, programs, or processes.
Provide work direction, coaching, and performance input for assigned PMs and analysts.
Experience with Waterfall, Agile and Agile Hybrid project delivery.
Proficiency with PPM tools: Oracle Primavera Cloud, Unifier, Azure Dev Ops, MS Office Suite or similar project schedule, resource and finance toolsets.
Ability to understand IT technical and functional requirements as they relate to project objectives and project planning activities.
Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) as it relates to successful and compliant implementation of IT solutions.
General understanding of IT operating and capital investment budgets. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Strong technical writing skills.
Knowledge of the Critical Security Controls and the ISO 27001 frameworks is a plus.
Demonstrate effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects.
The management team of MidAmerican Energy Company reserves the right to modify job responsibilities and position requirements to meet the corporate business goals and needs.
About US:
MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation.
About the Team:
MidAmerican Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
JOB INFO
Job Identification: 10004669
Job Category: Information Technology
Posting Date: 2026-04-09
Apply Before: 2026-04-26T03:39:00+00:00
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Day
Locations: 1111 S 103rd St, Omaha, NE, 68124, US
Business: MidAmerican Energy Company
Location: Des Moines, IA, United States
Description:
Establish strategic business objectives, strategies, and plans in support of Company strategic goals. The Program Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating multiple related projects to achieve strategic business outcomes. This role ensures alignment between project execution and enterprise objectives, manages interdependencies, and provides integrated oversight of budgets, resources, and risks. Establish strategic business objectives, strategies, and plans in support of Company strategic goals. The Program Manager drives delivery of high-impact, multi-year initiatives that balance regulatory compliance, operational reliability, and financial performance.
Responsibilities:
Program Management:
Integrate multiple projects, manage interdependencies, and ensure outcomes and benefits.
Includes: Guide and mentor project managers and analysts working within the program. Identify and manage interdependencies, risks, and issues across projects; implement mitigation and escalation strategies. Oversee consolidated program budgets, forecasts, and resource allocations, ensuring financial discipline and value realization.
Stakeholder & Executive Communications: Engage executives, regulators, and partners; provide transparent reporting.
Financial & Benefits Oversight: Oversee budgets/forecasts and track benefits realization.
Includes: Direct and integrate multiple related projects to achieve strategic goals and measurable business outcomes. Provide transparent reporting on program health, progress, benefits realization, and risks to PMO leadership and executives.
Compliance & Governance: Ensure methodology and regulatory adherence across the program.
Includes: Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders, executives, regulators, and external partners to ensure program success.
Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; or equivalent work experience. (Typically, four years of additional related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree)
Eight or more years of experience managing multiple IT functions.
Five years direct people management experience.
High ownership within areas of management and ability to identify and react with a strong sense of urgency to project risks and issues.
Management skills including the ability to initiate and establish objectives, develop and execute policy, direct and prioritize resources, and recommend and oversee development or implementation of systems, programs, or processes.
Provide work direction, coaching, and performance input for assigned PMs and analysts.
Experience with Waterfall, Agile and Agile Hybrid project delivery.
Proficiency with PPM tools: Oracle Primavera Cloud, Unifier, Azure Dev Ops, MS Office Suite or similar project schedule, resource and finance toolsets.
Ability to understand IT technical and functional requirements as they relate to project objectives and project planning activities.
Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) as it relates to successful and compliant implementation of IT solutions.
General understanding of IT operating and capital investment budgets. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Strong technical writing skills.
Knowledge of the Critical Security Controls and the ISO 27001 frameworks is a plus.
Demonstrate effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects.
The management team of MidAmerican Energy Company reserves the right to modify job responsibilities and position requirements to meet the corporate business goals and needs.
About US:
MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation.
About the Team:
MidAmerican Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
JOB INFO
Job Identification: 10004669
Job Category: Information Technology
Posting Date: 2026-04-09
Apply Before: 2026-04-26T03:39:00+00:00
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Day
Locations: 1111 S 103rd St, Omaha, NE, 68124, US
Business: MidAmerican Energy Company
Scan to Apply
Just scan this QR code to apply from your phone.
Job Location
Des Moines, Iowa, 50307, United States
Frequently asked questions about this position
Continue to apply
Enter your email to continue. You’ll be redirected to the employer’s application.By clicking Continue, you understand and agree to JobTarget's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.