Consumers Energy · 11 hours ago
Prin Platform Engineer
Jackson, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
7+ years expConsumers Energy is Michigan’s largest energy provider, committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to customers. The Principal Platform Engineer will lead large-scale projects, define platform roadmaps, and ensure alignment with operational metrics while working closely with various teams to support the company's critical business applications.
Utilities
Responsibilities
Define the roadmap for infrastructure and platform services
Assist with long-term financial planning for ongoing operational costs and business case creation
Lead large-scale cloud migrations and/or platform implementation/modernization projects
Ensure compliance with company architecture and security standards
Guide technology decision-making and mentor other engineers
Collaborate with leadership to align strategy with business goals
Collaborate well with other company and vendor teams to ensure alignment regarding platform direction and roadmap
Lead efforts to break down highly complex problems that require multiple teams and create plans for remediation
Support vendor negotiations for purchases and renewals
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Expert knowledge of hardware and software platforms to maintain and improve current platforms and design new systems and technologies
Experience leading large-scale projects and ensuring alignment with operational metrics
Experience with SAP BASIS system administration
Bachelor's degree in a related field with seven (7) or more years of experience managing and/or maintaining enterprise platforms or services
OR Associate's degree in a related field with nine (9) or more years of experience managing and/or maintaining enterprise platforms or services
OR High school diploma/GED with eleven (11) or more years of experience managing and/or maintaining enterprise platforms or services
Financial Expertise
Business Case Writing
Estimating Labor
Solution Design & Engineering
Complex Problem Solving and Troubleshooting
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision
401k with company match
Paid parental leave
Up to 13 paid Holidays
Paid time off
Educational Assistance Program
Company
Consumers Energy
We are Consumers Energy, Michigan’s energy provider and the career destination for driven professionals serious about service.
Founded in 1886Jackson, Mississippi, USA
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Garrick Rochow
President & CEO – CMS & Consumers Energy
Jennifer Kennedy
CEO Communications and Strategic Events
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