Generation Program Manager II – TGS Long Term Service Agreements

Duke Energy•Denver, NC

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Generation Program Manager II will manage Long Term Service Agreements with major Turbine/Generator original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and develop and implement comprehensive programmatic strategies for the Regulated and Renewable Energy (RRE) fleet of turbines and generators. Strategies must address corporate objectives, financial goals, regulatory requirements, technology limitations, and OEM/vendor relationships. The manager ensures that consistent plans, processes, documentation, and standards are developed, trained, implemented, and exercised so RRE sites comply with program requirements. The role requires leadership, organizational knowledge, strategic vision, technical acumen, and financial or economic analysis skills to assess program details, optimize results, and recommend adjustments. The manager prepares complex reports and presentations and regularly interfaces with management, including general managers, vice presidents, senior vice presidents, and senior management groups. The position coordinates complex technical projects involving other departments, consultants, and industry groups, and benchmarks practices with industry peers. The role is hybrid, with work performed remotely and onsite after onboarding. Employees must live within a reasonable commute—no more than 50 miles one way—to their designated Duke Energy facility and are expected to report to that facility as directed, averaging three full workdays per regular workweek. The primary location is the Lark Facility in the Mt. Holly/Charlotte area. Travel is required; the description gives estimates of 15–20% and 15–25%. Relocation assistance may be provided, as applicable. The position is not represented by a union and does not offer visa sponsorship. Candidates must be able to work lawfully in the U.S. without current or future employment-based immigration sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of related experience; alternatively, a high school diploma or GED and 14 years of related experience.
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship now or in the future.
Ability to live within 50 miles one way of the designated Duke Energy facility and report onsite as directed, averaging three full workdays per regular workweek.
Ability to travel for work; the posting lists travel estimates of 15–20% and 15–25%.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or Business.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Business acumen and ability to interpret regulatory language.

Responsibilities

Evaluate fleet events, industry developments, supplier changes, environmental legislation, regulatory drivers, and corporate strategic direction to identify opportunities to improve program performance and cost effectiveness.
Prepare reports, white papers, and presentations addressing technically complex and financially significant issues.
Lead the development and scoping of fleet-wide improvement initiatives to maintain compliance with standards, governance, and company policies.
Provide technical leadership in executing program initiatives and communicate their results to senior management and stakeholders.
Build consensus and secure project approval and funding when appropriate.
Manage existing and develop new business relationships with OEMs and other vendors to address business needs, including safety, quality, value, financial requirements, and warranty matters.
Identify opportunities for multi-year vendor relationships, cost savings, and bundled services.
Assist in resolving contract performance and commercial issues that cannot be resolved at the project level.
Develop and lead routine program assessments to identify gaps and program issues early.
Support RRE stations during audits, assessments, outage preparation, and outage execution.
Create tools and templates for programmatic gap analysis and prioritize recommendations that lead to improvement action plans.
Influence business unit leaders to implement consistent standards across the business unit.
Lead industry peer groups and ensure company engagement with emerging issues.
Integrate industry best practices into Duke Energy fleet initiatives and programs.
Establish metrics and key performance indicators supporting fleet initiatives and business targets.
Revise initiatives in response to changing industry and fleet trends and priorities.