The Generation Program Manager I, II, Sr – Verification of Models and Data for Generators and Excitation Systems position supports programmatic strategies for the RRE department that include components that are very complex and overlap in the areas of financial analysis, technical evaluation and operational impacts. The Program Manager is expected to identify opportunities for fleet improvement, assemble appropriate cross-functional teams to develop solutions, and implement the solution once approved by Senior Leadership. The Program Manager will be responsible for the governance, oversight, technical leadership, regulatory guidance, strategic planning, coordination, and implementation within the fleet. The incumbent must possess the technical acumen to conduct analysis and assess design program details, proficiency in financial or economic analysis to optimize results and recommend adjustment to program initiatives, all in an effort to achieve defined improvement results. The position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to lead the preparation of complex reports and presentations. The position requires a high level of coordination skills as well as the ability to manage complex technical projects involving other departments, outside consultants and industry groups. This position provides leadership and direction to the NERC compliance program or other Enterprise compliance programs. This position participates within working groups and taskforce activities representing Duke Energy interests such as NATF, NAGF, EPRI, SERC, NERC, EEI and the compliance industry to acquire and share information on best practices. The Generation Program Manager I – Verification of Models and Data for Generators and Excitation Systems position is responsible for performing and/or oversight of verification and validation of dynamic models and data for the Regulated and Renewable Energy (RRE) generation fleet. An expert level of knowledge must be maintained for equipment which the model verifications and validations are performed, the tools used for modeling, and the requirements for achieving/maintaining NERC compliance. This position must be able to successfully interface and communicate on complex topics with internal/external Transmission Planners and vendor service providers. This includes models for the generator, excitation system and governor for synchronous units, and models for the facility, Volt/VAR control, and Frequency/Power control, and electromagnetic transient (EMT) for Inverter Based Resources (IBRs). Technical support for generator excitation systems is also provided. The incumbent will establish and maintain expert level knowledge of excitation systems in the fleet. When issues escalate beyond station and regional technical capabilities, consultation to Station System Owners, Excitation System Technicians, Project Managers is provided. The incumbent will own and/or support and maintain associated NERC Reliability Standards, e.g. MOD-026, MOD-027.