Works jointly across the information technology department and business units to develop plans and solutions, and research of business needs and technology options in a timely and cost effective manner. Ensures existing technologies and applications are leveraged.Manages and drives initiatives to simplify, reduce the cost of, and right-size technology and application portfolios. Develops recommendations and action plans to appropriately manage technology assets based on their planned life cycle.Develop relationships with customers, suppliers, and industry leaders.Assists in the development of telecommunications and information technology strategies to meet the needs of the company.Communicates complex technical and business information to technical and non-technical audiences.Leads information technology staff and business unit employees throughout the development and implementation efforts of a project to ensure business, legal, and technical needs and opportunities are identified and managed.Responsible to business leaders for development of solutions, scope development, prioritization, and delivery of systems and functions. Jointly develops plans and solutions in a timely and cost effective manner.Proactively manages technical and application portfolio availability and performance. Ensures appropriate short-term and long-term measures are taken to remedy problems and react to anticipated needs.Leverages sourcing departments and manages vendor relationships and agreements. Ensures quality services are provided in a cost-effective manner, and agreed-upon service levels and contract terms are met.Performs all management duties including, but not limited to, budgeting, hiring, performance reviews, coordinating and scheduling work, discipline, ensure employees report to work fit for duty, leadership, grievance resolution, coaching & counseling, models Alliant Energy’s Core Values at all times.All other duties as assigned.