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Our people power everything we do.
At Tampa Electric, dependable electricity starts with dedicated individuals whose talent, skill and passion drive our success. We’ve been lighting the way for West Central Florida for more than 125 years—and we’re just getting started.
Join us and build a rewarding career with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and a culture that supports your growth. Your potential finds its purpose at Tampa Electric.
We proudly deliver 99.98% electric service reliability to nearly 860,000 customers across 2,000 square miles of Hillsborough County and parts of Polk, Pasco and Pinellas counties. Through innovation and strategic investments, we’re creating a cleaner, brighter energy future—while delivering exceptional service every step of the way.
We reflect the communities we serve and foster a workplace where every employee feels welcomed, valued and engaged. Join our team of energy experts and help shape the future of power.
Storm Duty Requirements
Tampa Electric and its sister companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our Tampa Electric customers. Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and procedures.
Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment.
Tampa Electric is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, please click on link below:
Disclosure Statements
Power up a career with us. Our people are our greatest investments.
Be the light to help us keep our customers connected. If you are interested in a career and not just a position, Tampa Electric is the place to be! Tampa Electric offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth and development in a friendly and professional work environment. We embrace diversity and the inclusion of all. We believe our differences, unique perspectives and talents are our strengths and integral to the success of our company.
We’re honored to serve approximately 780,000 customers across West Central Florida and safely provide them with clean, affordable and reliable electricity. We’ve been doing it for more than 100 years, and there’s so much more ahead.
Join our team of energy experts as we build on that legacy through innovation, continued solar investments, cost-effective and sustainable energy solutions all while keeping top-notch customer service at the center of all we do.
Tampa Electric is a subsidiary of Emera Inc., a family of energy companies which also includes TECO Peoples Gas and New Mexico Gas Company. Emera provides energy to residential and commercial customers in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean, with career opportunities available in all of these locations.
POSITION CONCEPT The Enterprise Analytics Delivery Lead is responsible for leading the delivery of high value data and AI solutions to one or more areas of the business. Oversees the end-to-end implementation or enhancement of data driven and AI solutions, including reports, dashboards, analytics, and extracts, in support of strategic achievement, operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and/or innovation. Serves as a shared service function for TEC and PGS to enable the business to extract insights and value from data and AI assets. Responsibilities of the are associated with business relationship management, program management, and product lifecycle management.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Serves as the delivery lead for various data and AI initiatives through all phases of implementation (planning, requirements, design, build, test, deploy) to include supporting business case creation and value proposition, prototyping and solution design, functional requirements definition, daily stand ups, user acceptance testing, end user identification, business readiness preparation, data governance needs, and stakeholder communications. - 20%
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Establishes and maintains a SME level of understanding for data and AI solutions used by assigned business areas, including role of solution in business processes, operation of the solution, key fields and terminology, data quality needs, data governance expectations, and associated source/destination systems. - 20%
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Contributes to the enterprise data analytics strategy in support of company objectives. Participates in industry and data analytics associations and performs research to recommend strategy changes, including new solutions, tools, processes, and methods. - 10%
-
Builds relationships with various business and data leaders to understand their strategic plans, roadmaps, and goals, while providing transparency into enterprise analytics strategy, roadmap, priorities, and processes. - 10%
-
Collaborates with business and data partners to understand their challenges and leverage innovative thinking to explore where data products and AI can provide a solution. - 10%
-
Monitors and tracks usage, adoption, and value achievement of data solutions for assigned business areas - 10%
-
Maintains a backlog of potential improvements to data and AI solutions and helps prioritize associated changes to drive maximum value for the business. - 10%
-
Supports other department activities as needed (storms and emergency management, procurement, etc.) – 10%
SUPERVISION
Direct Supervision: Functional members of analytics delivery teams including SCRUM Masters and Data Analysts
Indirect Supervision: Technical members of analytics delivery teams, including Data Engineers and Testers
RELATIONSHIPS
Key Internal: Business, Data, and IT leaders across TECO and Emera affiliates
Key External: Contractors, Vendors, Industry Associations
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Required: Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Data Science, Analytics, or other related field from an accredited institution.
Preferred: Master’s degree with a concentration in a related discipline from an accredited institution.
Licenses/Certifications
Preferred: Credentials demonstrating a breadth of knowledge over data science, AI/ML, information management, or project management (e.g., PMP, CSM)
Experience:
Required: 6 years related work experience business relationship management, program management, and/or data product lifecycle management.
Preferred: Work experience in a regulated industry (e.g., electric/gas utility)
Supervisory Experience:
Preferred: 3 years experience of leading project teams.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA)
Required:
- Demonstrated knowledge and practical experience with the following principles and concepts: business acumen, problem solving, analytical skills, driving for results, and commitment to continuous improvement
- Familiarity with traditional and emerging systems development methodologies (e.g., SDLC, Agile)
- High level of initiative and ability to work well within a team.
- Ability to develop relationships with internal and external teams and groups.
- Superior communication skills
- High level of judgement and problem solving
- Proficient with MS Office
Preferred:
- Knowledge and practical experience with the following: Strategic thinking, innovative thinking, conflict management, project management, business case development, financial analysis and metrics tracking
- Familiarity with: Azure cloud environment, Snowflake database, MS PowerBI business intelligence tool, SAP Business Warehouse, SAP Business Objects, Atlan data glossary
- Advanced use of MS Excel, including pivot tables and formulas
- Knowledge of user story mapping
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
- Speaks up on Safety, Health, and the Environment
- Takes Ownership and Acts with Integrity
- Drives Operational Excellence for Customers
- Builds Collaborative Relationships
- Develops People and Teams
- Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change
- Thinks Strategically and Exercises Sound Judgment
WORKING CONDITIONS
Some extended working hours (i.e., overnight and weekends) and out of town travel required.
TECO offers a competitive Benefits package!!
Competitive Salary
401k Savings plan w/ company matching
Pension plan
Paid time off
Paid Holiday time
Medical, Prescription Drug, & Dental Coverage
Tuition Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Programs
On-site Fitness Centers
Bonus Plan and more!
STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS....Please make sure to read below!!! Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment.
TECO Energy and its companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our TECO Energy customers. Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and procedures.
TECO Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
TECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law, except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is unable to perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodations.
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all individuals, employment decisions at TECO Energy will be based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and abilities.
Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Statement
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
ADA policy
It is the policy of TECO Energy to provide reasonable accommodation for all qualified disabled individuals who are employees and applicants for employment, unless it would cause undue hardship. The corporation will adhere to applicable federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines, including, but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1970s.
Application accommodations
Applicants may request reasonable accommodation in the application process five business days prior to the time accommodation is needed.
Pre-employment physical exams may be required for positions with bona fide job-related physical requirements regardless of disability.
POWER UP A CAREER WITH US
Our people power everything we do.
At Tampa Electric, dependable electricity starts with dedicated individuals whose talent, skill and passion drive our success. We’ve been lighting the way for West Central Florida for more than 125 years—and we’re just getting started.
Join us and build a rewarding career with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and a culture that supports your growth. Your potential finds its purpose at Tampa Electric.
We proudly deliver 99.98% electric service reliability to nearly 860,000 customers across 2,000 square miles of Hillsborough County and parts of Polk, Pasco and Pinellas counties. Through innovation and strategic investments, we’re creating a cleaner, brighter energy future—while delivering exceptional service every step of the way.
We reflect the communities we serve and foster a workplace where every employee feels welcomed, valued and engaged. Join our team of energy experts and help shape the future of power.
Storm Duty Requirements
Tampa Electric and its sister companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our Tampa Electric customers. Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and procedures.
Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment.
Tampa Electric is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, please click on link below:
Disclosure Statements
Power up a career with us. Our people are our greatest investments.
Be the light to help us keep our customers connected. If you are interested in a career and not just a position, Tampa Electric is the place to be! Tampa Electric offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth and development in a friendly and professional work environment. We embrace diversity and the inclusion of all. We believe our differences, unique perspectives and talents are our strengths and integral to the success of our company.
We’re honored to serve approximately 780,000 customers across West Central Florida and safely provide them with clean, affordable and reliable electricity. We’ve been doing it for more than 100 years, and there’s so much more ahead.
Join our team of energy experts as we build on that legacy through innovation, continued solar investments, cost-effective and sustainable energy solutions all while keeping top-notch customer service at the center of all we do.
Tampa Electric is a subsidiary of Emera Inc., a family of energy companies which also includes TECO Peoples Gas and New Mexico Gas Company. Emera provides energy to residential and commercial customers in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean, with career opportunities available in all of these locations.
POSITION CONCEPT The Enterprise Analytics Delivery Lead is responsible for leading the delivery of high value data and AI solutions to one or more areas of the business. Oversees the end-to-end implementation or enhancement of data driven and AI solutions, including reports, dashboards, analytics, and extracts, in support of strategic achievement, operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and/or innovation. Serves as a shared service function for TEC and PGS to enable the business to extract insights and value from data and AI assets. Responsibilities of the are associated with business relationship management, program management, and product lifecycle management.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
-
Serves as the delivery lead for various data and AI initiatives through all phases of implementation (planning, requirements, design, build, test, deploy) to include supporting business case creation and value proposition, prototyping and solution design, functional requirements definition, daily stand ups, user acceptance testing, end user identification, business readiness preparation, data governance needs, and stakeholder communications. - 20%
-
Establishes and maintains a SME level of understanding for data and AI solutions used by assigned business areas, including role of solution in business processes, operation of the solution, key fields and terminology, data quality needs, data governance expectations, and associated source/destination systems. - 20%
-
Contributes to the enterprise data analytics strategy in support of company objectives. Participates in industry and data analytics associations and performs research to recommend strategy changes, including new solutions, tools, processes, and methods. - 10%
-
Builds relationships with various business and data leaders to understand their strategic plans, roadmaps, and goals, while providing transparency into enterprise analytics strategy, roadmap, priorities, and processes. - 10%
-
Collaborates with business and data partners to understand their challenges and leverage innovative thinking to explore where data products and AI can provide a solution. - 10%
-
Monitors and tracks usage, adoption, and value achievement of data solutions for assigned business areas - 10%
-
Maintains a backlog of potential improvements to data and AI solutions and helps prioritize associated changes to drive maximum value for the business. - 10%
-
Supports other department activities as needed (storms and emergency management, procurement, etc.) – 10%
SUPERVISION
Direct Supervision: Functional members of analytics delivery teams including SCRUM Masters and Data Analysts
Indirect Supervision: Technical members of analytics delivery teams, including Data Engineers and Testers
RELATIONSHIPS
Key Internal: Business, Data, and IT leaders across TECO and Emera affiliates
Key External: Contractors, Vendors, Industry Associations
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Required: Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Data Science, Analytics, or other related field from an accredited institution.
Preferred: Master’s degree with a concentration in a related discipline from an accredited institution.
Licenses/Certifications
Preferred: Credentials demonstrating a breadth of knowledge over data science, AI/ML, information management, or project management (e.g., PMP, CSM)
Experience:
Required: 6 years related work experience business relationship management, program management, and/or data product lifecycle management.
Preferred: Work experience in a regulated industry (e.g., electric/gas utility)
Supervisory Experience:
Preferred: 3 years experience of leading project teams.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA)
Required:
- Demonstrated knowledge and practical experience with the following principles and concepts: business acumen, problem solving, analytical skills, driving for results, and commitment to continuous improvement
- Familiarity with traditional and emerging systems development methodologies (e.g., SDLC, Agile)
- High level of initiative and ability to work well within a team.
- Ability to develop relationships with internal and external teams and groups.
- Superior communication skills
- High level of judgement and problem solving
- Proficient with MS Office
Preferred:
- Knowledge and practical experience with the following: Strategic thinking, innovative thinking, conflict management, project management, business case development, financial analysis and metrics tracking
- Familiarity with: Azure cloud environment, Snowflake database, MS PowerBI business intelligence tool, SAP Business Warehouse, SAP Business Objects, Atlan data glossary
- Advanced use of MS Excel, including pivot tables and formulas
- Knowledge of user story mapping
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
- Speaks up on Safety, Health, and the Environment
- Takes Ownership and Acts with Integrity
- Drives Operational Excellence for Customers
- Builds Collaborative Relationships
- Develops People and Teams
- Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change
- Thinks Strategically and Exercises Sound Judgment
WORKING CONDITIONS
Some extended working hours (i.e., overnight and weekends) and out of town travel required.
TECO offers a competitive Benefits package!!
Competitive Salary
401k Savings plan w/ company matching
Pension plan
Paid time off
Paid Holiday time
Medical, Prescription Drug, & Dental Coverage
Tuition Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Programs
On-site Fitness Centers
Bonus Plan and more!
STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS....Please make sure to read below!!! Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment.
TECO Energy and its companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our TECO Energy customers. Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and procedures.
TECO Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
TECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law, except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is unable to perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodations.
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all individuals, employment decisions at TECO Energy will be based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and abilities.
Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Statement
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
ADA policy
It is the policy of TECO Energy to provide reasonable accommodation for all qualified disabled individuals who are employees and applicants for employment, unless it would cause undue hardship. The corporation will adhere to applicable federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines, including, but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1970s.
Application accommodations
Applicants may request reasonable accommodation in the application process five business days prior to the time accommodation is needed.
Pre-employment physical exams may be required for positions with bona fide job-related physical requirements regardless of disability.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Delivery Lead
Target employers with H-1B sponsorship history
Large consulting firms, tech companies, and enterprise software vendors file H-1B visa petitions regularly. Prioritize organizations with a documented track record of sponsoring project and delivery management roles, not just engineering positions.
Frame your OPT timeline upfront
Delivery Leads manage long-horizon roadmaps, so hiring managers will ask about your work authorization timeline. State your OPT end date and STEM extension eligibility clearly during the first conversation to avoid late-stage surprises.
Emphasize delivery frameworks on your resume
Certifications like PMP, SAFe, or Scrum Master credentials signal a specialized skill set that strengthens the specialty occupation argument for H-1B sponsorship. List frameworks and methodologies used on each project explicitly.
Connect delivery outcomes to measurable business impact
Sponsors must justify visa petitions internally. Quantify your delivery results: on-time rates, budget adherence, team size, and scope. Numbers make the case for sponsorship easier for hiring managers to escalate to HR.
Identify the right internal sponsor early
At larger organizations, H-1B decisions involve HR, legal, and finance. Find out who owns immigration policy before accepting an offer. A supportive hiring manager without budget authority cannot guarantee sponsorship follows through.
Apply before your OPT end date leaves insufficient runway
H-1B cap-subject petitions must be filed by April 1 for an October start. If your OPT expires before October, you need a STEM extension or a cap-exempt employer. Plan your job search timeline around these hard deadlines.
Delivery Lead OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Delivery Lead on OPT?
Yes, if the role aligns with your degree field. Delivery Lead positions typically require a background in computer science, information systems, engineering, or business administration. Your OPT employment must be directly related to your major, so document the connection between your degree and the role's core responsibilities before accepting an offer.
Do Delivery Lead roles qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
They can, but it depends on your degree and employer. If you hold a STEM-designated degree and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM extension. Delivery Lead roles at technology companies are more likely to qualify than identical titles at non-tech firms, since the employer's NAICS code and E-Verify status both matter.
How do I find Delivery Lead jobs that sponsor OPT and H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for OPT-friendly employers who have sponsored work visas before. Searching there is more efficient than sifting through general job boards, because the platform surfaces roles where sponsorship is already part of the employer's hiring practice rather than an exception they need to consider.
Will employers hesitate to hire a Delivery Lead on OPT?
Some will, particularly smaller organizations without an immigration attorney on retainer. Delivery Lead roles often involve long-term program ownership, and employers worry about losing someone mid-project if sponsorship falls through. Addressing the timeline directly, demonstrating H-1B eligibility, and showing a clear path through the lottery improves your chances considerably.
What happens to my Delivery Lead job if I don't get selected in the H-1B lottery?
If your OPT or STEM extension expires before you secure an H-1B, you'd need to stop working. Some employers explore alternatives like the O-1A for demonstrated leaders, cap-exempt H-1B filings through nonprofit or university affiliates, or L-1 visa transfers if the company has foreign offices. Discuss contingency options with your employer before lottery results are announced.