Manager-DEV Energy Conservation

Dominion Energy•Richmond, VA

6d•$131,800 - $171,200•Hybrid

About The Position

Dominion Energy is seeking a manager to provide leadership and strategic direction for the DEV/DENC Energy Conservation team and the execution of legislatively mandated goals for energy efficiency, demand response, and programs for qualifying age- and income-based customers. The position directs resources responsible for researching, bidding, issuing, awarding, and managing DEV’s Demand Side Management and Demand Response programs, with a revenue requirement exceeding $150 million. The manager leads the regulatory approval process for energy-efficiency programs and serves as a company witness in regulatory proceedings in Virginia and North Carolina, including testifying in support of program approvals and annual rider proceedings to recover program expenses. The role represents the company in ongoing energy-conservation stakeholder processes and mandated meetings, develops and presents material to regulators and other stakeholders, contributes to policy development, and coordinates with internal groups and external partners. The role oversees internal teams and a large external workforce, aligns new customer programs with corporate strategy, manages vendor solicitation and partnerships, and ensures programs meet regulatory and contractual obligations, including audits. It also oversees customer education, awareness, and marketing across the program portfolio. The position follows a hybrid schedule of three days in the office and two days teleworking, with travel up to 25%.

Requirements

At least 10 years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
Demonstrated leadership ability, strong analytical and problem-resolution skills, and effective decision-making.
Full knowledge of business management, including financial and cost-benefit analysis.
Innovative mindset.
Strong negotiation skills.
Effective public-speaking and presentation skills.
Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Strong resource-management, planning, and organizing skills.
Proven ability to lead and motivate staff effectively in a team environment.
Proven ability to plan and manage time, multiple activities, and resources effectively.
A bachelor’s degree is preferred; an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted.
Preferred disciplines include business, economics, engineering, or mathematics; other disciplines may be substituted.
Relevant experience requirements are 12+ years with an associate degree or 14+ years with a high school diploma.
Six Sigma Green Belt.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and strategic direction for the DEV/DENC Energy Conservation team and execute legislatively mandated goals for energy efficiency, demand response, and age- and income-qualifying programs.
Direct resources responsible for the research, bid process, issuance, award, and management of DEV’s Demand Side Management and Demand Response programs, with a revenue requirement exceeding $150 million.
Lead the regulatory approval process for energy-efficiency programs and serve as a company witness in regulatory proceedings in Virginia and North Carolina, including program approval and annual rider proceedings.
Represent the company in ongoing energy-conservation stakeholder processes and legislatively mandated meetings and subcommittee meetings.
Coordinate, develop, and present company materials to regulators, jurisdictions, elected officials, cooperatives, and independent service providers to identify programs and partnerships.
Develop relationships, drive synergies, and develop future investment phases in collaboration with External Affairs, Integrated Resource Planning, and Demand-Side Planning.
Provide subject-matter expertise and strategic input on policy matters involving energy efficiency, demand response, and income-qualifying programs.
Meet with legislators and government officials as needed.
Oversee responses to regulatory interrogatories and act as a lead witness in regulatory hearings.
Coordinate activities for internal and large external workforces, including energy managers, compliance consultants, program managers, analysts, marketing and communications specialists, and vendors.
Align new customer programs and offerings with corporate strategy by identifying opportunities and soliciting vendors capable of supporting execution.
Ensure efficient program execution and compliance with regulatory and contractual obligations, including biannual internal and annual external audits.
Ensure customer education, awareness, and marketing across the portfolio of programs.