Job Posting End Date
05-04-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
Join our Data and Automation team within Regulatory to identify and implement best practices in technology solutions. As a Product Owner, you will manage various technology platforms, implement automated solutions, and leverage AI-driven efficiency measures.
We seek a motivated self-starter with strong verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving ability, and data analysis expertise. Candidates should demonstrate a willingness to learn about electric utility regulation and contribute to the enhancement of technology efficiencies within our team.
This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with diverse challenges and build a broad professional network across the organization, contributing to AEP's mission of better serving its customers.
Job Description
What You'll Do:
1. Product Ownership and Collaboration
- Drive alignment with business goals as the Product Owner for various solutions.
- Optimize solution usage and promote best practices through collaboration with internal customers.
- Lead cross-functional teams to ensure project success and enhance collaboration.
- Leverage Microsoft Power Platform to elevate our business solutions.
- Manage IT-supported solution changes effectively and efficiently.
- Provide user support by addressing inquiries and conducting impactful training sessions.
- Resolve discrepancies in contractor proposals, clarifying program processes and costs.
- Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Gather business requirements and translate them into actionable technical requirements.
2. Regulatory Systems Management and Support
- Provide ongoing support and best practice guidance for core Regulatory applications.
- Serve as the Regulatory site administrator, overseeing data access and user permissions.
- Monitor support tickets to ensure timely resolution and adherence to SLAs.
- Adapt to a fast-paced environment while maintaining high-quality support.
3. Continuous Improvement and Process Optimization
- Map process flows to identify areas for enhancement.
- Critically evaluate requests to determine effective solutions.
- Collaborate with teams to leverage existing applications and foster interdepartmental cooperation.
- Map process flows to identify areas for enhancement.
- Critically evaluate requests to determine effective solutions.
- Collaborate with teams to leverage existing applications and foster interdepartmental cooperation.
4. Technology Integration and Change Management
- Stay updated on industry trends to identify and assess emerging technologies.
- Collaborate with Operating Companies to evaluate the viability of new services.
- Integrate AI into business processes to boost operational efficiency.
- Understand software development processes, tools, and technologies, including cloud computing and data analytics.
5. Understanding of Regulatory business
6. Support and foster a culture of teamwork, respect, open communication and mutual support.
What We're Looking For:
Education/Experience:
Regulatory Consultant Senior:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field AND 4 years relative field OR
- Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field AND 8 years relative field OR
- High School diploma or GED AND 10 years relative field, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.
Regulatory Consultant Principal:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field. AND 6 years relative field OR
- Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field 10 years relative field OR
- High School diploma or GED AND 12 years relative field, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.
Other Must Haves:
- 5+ years of experience as a product owner, product management, or a related role.
- Desirable certifications: Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO) & Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Knowledge of AEP systems.
- Ability to work under pressure and adhere to expedited deadlines.
- Proficient oral and written communication skills, including the ability to articulate strategy and provide guidance to management.
- Must possess analytical critical thinking skills.
- May be required to work mandatory” on-call” requirements over weekends, holidays, vacations, etc. as necessary to meet regulatory requirements, including filing dates required by the Company or as imposed by an applicable regulatory Commission
Other Preferred:
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Microsoft Power Platform
- Workiva
- ARCS
- UI Solutions Group - Customer Revenue Model
- Adobe Pro
Where You'll Work:
- On-Site in the AEP Headquarters in Columbus, OH or Tulsa General Office in Tulsa, OK.
What You'll Get:
- Base salary
- Annual bonus
- Long-term incentive
- 401K match
- AEP Pension
- Comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!
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:
SP20-007
Compensation Range:
$87,633.00 - $128,688.00
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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