Distribution Program Manager - (New Business) Eastern PA

FirstEnergy

7h • Onsite

About The Position

The Distribution Program Manager (New Business Development) possesses a sharp business mind and proven ability to strategize and implement high-level program initiatives. As a natural leader, this person has strong talent for project coordination, driving accountability and delegation. The Program Manager is motivated by a desire to optimize productivity and nurture program success from inception to completion.
FirstEnergy takes pride in delivering efficient and effective solutions such as electrification, clean energy and advising through the energy transition across all FirstEnergy Utilities operating companies.
The Program Manager role can be sited at any FE location in Met-Ed such as the Reading Office in Reading, PA. Other locations in FE Pennsylvania will be considered. This position reports onsite and candidates must either live or be willing to relocate to suitable Pennsylvania reporting locations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology, Business, Finance, Project Management, or related discipline and minimum 5 to 7 years related utility distribution experience are required.
• In lieu of a degree, High School Diploma / GED and minimum 7 to 10 years related utility distribution experience are required.
• 5 years of project management experience or the equivalent is required.
• Exceptional skills in leadership, time management, facilitation, and organization
• Outstanding knowledge of change management principles and experience in managing stakeholders and driving accountability through peers
• Working knowledge of digital marketing
• Gain knowledge of company’s practices and standards for engineering construction and maintenance of distribution lines
• Able to communicate complexities to individuals across business units
• Persuasive and professional in verbal and written communications with multiple constituencies including employees, customer, and stakeholders
• Ability to develop creative solutions and resolve operational issues while working through and seeing past today’s challenges to develop and implement new programs.
• Gain knowledge of Work Management Tools (GIS View, CREWS, SAP), Outage Management System (Power On), Transmission Outage Databases, and Planning & Protection Programs (CYME DIST, CYME TCC, LFDMS, RSS and CASCADE)
• Strong attention to detail and analytical ability
• Proficient in use of computers and PC based applications including and Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical ability are required.
• Able to work independently, as well as collaboratively, with multiple departments in multiple locations.
• Willing and able to support travel to various company locations (including overnight travel) as needed.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with external developers, engineering, cross-functional teams, and assigned project managers to develop the scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for PA East New Business and developer related inquiries.
• Managing schedules and driving project teams for optimal customer connections, and coordinate/delegate cross-project initiatives ensuring expected benefits to Met-Ed.
• Identifying key requirements for cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• Developing and managing budget and timelines for projects and be accountable for delivering against established business goals/objectives.
• Analyzing, evaluating, and overcoming program risks, and producing program reports for managers and stakeholders while obtaining approval for scope/schedule/resource changes.
• Supporting the operation and maintenance of assets.
• Assisting with development of appropriate process standards and coordinating engineering support as needed.
• Supporting IT System Integration – including mapping protocols and work order closeout.
• Assisting with rate filings/reports including discovery responses and participating in preparation and delivery of semi-annual filing reports and presentations to Commission staff as scheduled to communicate program milestones related to customer inquiries.
• Supporting and partnering with PA Design teams, including but not limited to participation in program teams, key FirstEnergy stakeholders such as Distribution Standards and others. Participation in industry work groups and all related processes (regulatory, policy, advocacy, business strategy, etc.).
• Assisting Met-Ed in developing consistent longer-term strategies and plans that align with the Emerging Technologies Roadmap. Coordinating planning closely with Rates/Regulatory, Long-Range Planning, and Distribution Support.
• Providing support for developing communications plans and ensuring visibility of assigned programs internally across NJ, as well as externally with all stakeholders.
• Providing support to resolve supplier issues through involvement with corporate affiliates.
• Assisting with presentations to leadership and external stakeholders on program justifications and program updates.
• Consistently anticipating customer needs and delivering high quality results.

Benefits

• competitive pay plus incentive compensation
• a company-sponsored pension plan
• 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution
• a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs
• skills development training with tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level