Technical Product Owner - Common Information Model (CIM) Platform

As the nation’s first statewide, “transmission only” company, VELCO manages the safe, reliable, cost-effective transmission of electric power throughout Vermont and as a part of the integrated New England regional network.Why you should join our teamAt VELCO, your work directly supports the reliability and sustainability of Vermont’s electric transmission system. We are seeking an experienced and collaborative Technical Product Owner- Common Information Model to lead the strategy, delivery, and continuous improvement of enterprise technology solutions that support grid reliability, planning, and operations. This role is instrumental in advancing VELCO’s enterprise-wide network model and establishing a trusted “single source of truth” for critical operational and planning data.If you thrive at the intersection of technology, business strategy, and collaboration—and want your work to have a meaningful impact on the future of energy infrastructure—this opportunity may be for you.How You Will Make An ImpactAs the Technical Product Owner- Common Information Model, you will serve as the critical link between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring scalable, secure, and high-quality solutions are delivered in alignment with organizational priorities.You will partner closely with the project team developing VELCO’s enterprise network model and enabling tools based on the Common Information Model (CIM). In collaboration with teams across Energy Management Systems (EMS), Planning, Engineering, and IT, you will help shape the future of how data is governed, integrated, and leveraged across the organization.Your Work Will HelpAdvance enterprise data integration and interoperabilityImprove operational reliability and decision-makingEnable long-term scalability and sustainable adoption of technology solutionsDrive collaboration across technical and operational teamsDeliver meaningful business value through data-informed capabilitiesResponsibilitiesThe Technical Product Owner- CIM provides leadership in product strategy, delivery, and continuous improvement. This role is critical to advancing capabilities that enable VELCO to make data-informed decisions through a unified, enterprise-wide network model—establishing a trusted “single source of truth” for grid reliability, planning, and operations. Serving as a bridge between business needs and technical execution, the Technical Owner ensures delivery of scalable, high-quality solutions aligned with organizational priorities.This role partners closely with the project team responsible for developing the enterprise model and enabling tools based on the Common Information Model (CIM). It also collaborates with stakeholders across Energy Management Systems (EMS), Planning, Engineering, and IT to ensure business requirements are effectively prioritized, validated, and delivered through a phased, sustainable approach that supports long-term value and adoption.Develop and own the CIM product roadmap, aligning it with VELCO’s business priorities, data governance and standard operating procedures.Initiate and lead cross-functional collaboration to define, prioritize, and deliver requirements into secure and compliant application capabilities and Application Programming Interfaces (APIs).Manage vendor relationships and streamline system upgrades and ongoing maintenance with support from IT.Prioritize and manage product backlog and requests, balancing needs, technical debt and regulatory requirements to deliver releases.Apply project governance and risk management practices in partnership with IT PMO for product lifecycle oversight.Use analytics to monitor product performance and availability along with user adoption.Ensure product interoperability and data integrity with VELCO’s enterprise data environment.Establish and monitor metrics to monitor and communicate business value and tool reliability and availability.Who You AreEducation & TrainingBachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)ExperienceA minimum of 5 years’ experience in product ownership, product management, or related IT rolesStrong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and product lifecycle managementExperience working with enterprise data systems, integrations, and analytics platformsProven ability to translate business needs into technical solutionsPreferred QualificationsExperience in utilities, energy, or grid operations environmentsFamiliarity with network modeling tools (e.g., Siemens, Emerson, Enterprise Architect, CIMSpy), GIS, or asset management systemsExperience working with ISO-NE, NYISO, or FERC regulatory frameworksTechnical background in software development, data engineering, or systems architectureKnowledge/SkillsStrategic thinking and product visionStrong communication and stakeholder managementTechnical acumen and data-driven mindsetProblem-solving and decision-makingLeadership and collaborationWork EnvironmentCollaborative, cross-functional team environmentOpen office setting and dog friendlyOpportunity to work closely with engineering, IT, and operationsMission-driven organization supporting critical energy infrastructurePhysical/Mental DemandsProlonged periods of working on a computer. Must be able to maintain fast pace while completing complex, analytical work, in potentially stressful situations, with competing priorities, within tight timelines and with frequent interruptions. Must be able to work additional hours when necessary. Periodic travel and overnight stays will be required when attending industry workshops, training, and working from the head office etc.Compensation Range$90,916.80 - $109,100.16 - $127,283.52/salaryThis compensation range represents the minimum, midpoint and maximum pay for this position. Individual offers will be based on various factors including, but not limited to, qualifications, education, skills, competencies, and experience. Please note that most offers for new employees fall under the midpoint of the range, allowing room for continued salary growth. Base pay is just one component of our total compensation package, which may also include comprehensive benefits, generous paid time off and incentive compensation (bonus) potential.Important ConsiderationsVisit Velco.com for additional information on VELCO culture, benefits, and the recruiting process.We are an equal opportunity employer, and ALL qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.VELCO is handling all aspects of talent acquisition internally and will not engage the services of third-party staffing agencies, recruiters, or headhunters. We kindly request that these entities refrain from contacting us.Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successful reference check, background check (including social media check), physical examination, drug screening.If you need an accommodation as part of the application or interview process, please send a request to careers@velco.com