Manager, Utility Partnerships- Walmart Energy
About The Position
The Manager, Utility Partnerships oversees utility vendor relationships across electric, gas, water, sewer, and propane services for the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada. This role supports regulatory proceedings, manages utility cost forecasting, and executes utility product approvals. The position involves developing strategic partnerships with utility leaders, securing energy efficiency incentives, and leading a team to meet operational and sustainability goals. The manager ensures compliance with company policies while fostering a collaborative environment that drives continuous improvement and delivers value aligned with Walmart’s mission and standards. The Utility Partnership Operation Team manages relationships with utility partners across the U.S. and Canada to ensure reliable power access for Walmart projects. The team oversees daily utility operations, coordinates facility air traffic control, and drives strategic partnerships. By aligning internal teams with external stakeholders, they support project execution and optimize utility services. The team emphasizes effective communication, financial and energy analysis, and operational management to maintain seamless facility operations. Their work includes managing utility costs, regulatory support, and fostering collaboration to enhance service delivery and support Walmart’s operational goals.
Requirements
- Proven experience managing utility partnerships and vendor relationships across multiple regions.
- Strong knowledge of energy consumption, energy management, and utility rate structures.
- Expertise in regulatory proceedings, rate reviews, and cost forecasting.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and build relationships with utility leaders and trade organizations.
- Proficiency in project and portfolio management with a focus on energy efficiency initiatives.
- Excellent communication and customer relationship management skills.
- Commitment to integrity, ethics, and supporting organizational values.
- Bachelor’s degree in energy, finance, business, or related area OR 2 years' experience in energy, finance, business, or related area.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Energy, Finance, Business, or related area.
- Prior work experience in a large-scale global business.
- Utilities business
Responsibilities
- Manage utility partnerships across electric, gas, water, sewer, and propane vendors in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Canada.
- Assess utility rate reviews and regulations to support cost management and regulatory proceedings.
- Track and monetize approved and proposed utility rate increases to aid cost forecasting and regulatory efforts.
- Execute utility product approvals and manage interval data acquisition for platform development.
- Develop and maintain relationships with utility leaders and trade organizations to support operational and sustainability goals.
- Oversee procurement of utility incentives for energy efficiency and electric vehicle charging deployments.
- Lead and mentor associates, ensuring compliance with company policies and fostering a high-performing team environment.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Performance-based bonus awards
- Medical coverage
- Vision coverage
- Dental coverage
- 401(k)
- Stock purchase
- Company-paid life insurance
- PTO (including sick leave)
- Parental leave
- Family care leave
- Bereavement
- Jury duty
- Voting leave
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Company discounts
- Military Leave Pay
- Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
- PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
- Live Better U (Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
