Manager Budget-Operations Services

Calpine • Pasadena, TX

17h • $137,707 - $175,576

About The Position

Calpine Corporation is America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas and geothermal resources with operations in competitive power markets. Its fleet of 77 power plants in operation represents over 27,000 megawatts of generation capacity. Through wholesale power operations and its retail businesses, Calpine serves customers in 22 states and Canada. Its clean, efficient, modern and flexible fleet uses advanced technologies to generate power in a low-carbon and environmentally responsible manner.

The company was established on the premise that a strong commitment to the environment is inextricably linked to excellence in power generation and corporate responsibility. Since its founding in 1984, Calpine has led the power industry in its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship. In addition, its renewable geothermal plants use steam generated deep below the earth's surface to produce clean, renewable electricity.

Job Summary (includes but is not limited to the following, other duties may be assigned)
Directs, formulates and monitors Outage Services Capital and Repair budgets for Fleet Services. Oversees the compilation of data based on statistical studies and analysis of past and current years to prepare division budget and justify funds requested. Reviews annual and intermediate division budget periodically to analyze trends affecting division budget needs. Provides leadership in the design, development, and implementation of standardized business planning, tracking, and reporting. Facilitate and coordinates Outage Services annual budget and multiyear forecast. Responsible for monthly reporting to leadership on overall performance against budget. Monitor and direct the development of cost trends based upon the analysis of labor productivity, the effect of economic conditions on project materials and labor costs.

Responsible for performing analysis, financial due diligence and providing input to the Director. Key areas of responsibility include quality control of the team’s work product, support the financial team goals and coordination with other stakeholders in Power Ops Shared Services. Streamline and consolidate financial budgeting and operations. Accountable for the fiscal operations of Outage Services, Capital and Repair budgets to ensure legal and contractual compliance as well as effective resource management. Key areas of responsibilities include financial planning and analysis, oversight for budget preparation, procurement, and accounting processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance Management or equivalent
• Previous work leadership or senior level contributor experience.
• Typically requires minimum of 10+ years in area of specialization.

Responsibilities

• Accomplishes work through others. Manages single function or portion of a department with an operational focus.
• Manages employees performing related duties including full human resources, cost and budgetary accountabilities.
• Review parts model to ensure strategic alignment with technical service directors’ vision
• Work with Asset & Fulfillment directors to execute budget and change in plan as needed
• Decisions typically related to resources, project approach, and tactical operations.
• Results have significant impact on costs and the achievement of function objectives or project-based goals.
• Makes decisions for large-scale projects, a closely related set of projects and initiatives involving own and possibly related functional areas
• Receives assignments in the form of objectives and determines tactical approach, resources, schedules and goals.
• Works within general guidelines; applies advanced technical knowledge to solve moderately complex problems for a function.
• Manages a single function or portion of a department. Regularly manages large-scale projects/activities or a very closely related set of projects/activities.
• Responsible for performance reviews, promotional decisions, and pay actions for support and professional levels.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
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• Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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What This Job Offers

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