Manager, Utility Scale Resource Integration

LUMA Energy•Torre, PR

About The Position

Leads utility-scale energy resource integration projects from feasibility to execution, ensuring rate-payer benefits and regulatory compliance. Maintains consistency in commercial agreements and program processes to drive efficiency through standardized procedures while retaining flexibility for site-specific challenges, all while managing schedules, budgets, risks, and stakeholder collaboration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Juris Doctor (JD) degree, or a related field from an accredited university.
5–7 years of experience in a similar functional role, demonstrating expertise in program execution, financial analysis, and regulatory compliance with at least 3 years' overseeing employees directly, leading teams, budgets and projects in a Supervisor role.
Demonstrated expertise in financial modeling, contract management and negotiation, and engineering coordination.
Strong track record of leading multidisciplinary teams and engaging with diverse stakeholders.
Strong interpersonal, organizational and management skills.
Strong ability to develop and deliver effective presentations and facilitate meetings as related to strategy, training, and collaborating with various stakeholders.
Ability to influence and communicate effectively with senior company personnel, external consultants, legal counsel, regulatory agency staff and industry stakeholders.
Ability to translate complex legal language into actionable business insights while ensuring legal and financial compliance.
Ability to effectively prioritize workloads, meet deadlines and resolve conflicting priorities.
Proficient in MS Office Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, MS Projects, and Project Management Tools.
Valid Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree is preferred.
Additional education may substitute for the required experience when it aligns with the competencies and knowledge necessary for the role: Master’s degree in a relevant field may substitute when accompanied by a minimum of 3 years of experience performing related functions and at least 2 years in a Manager role.
Experience with the Puerto Rico regulatory and energy development environment preferred but not required.
Strong verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish are preferred.

Responsibilities

Leads the development and execution of all utility resource integration projects, including Power Purchase Operation Agreements (PPOAs), Energy Storage Service Agreements (ESSA), Standard Offers (SO), and Large Generation Interconnection Agreements (LGIA) ensuring alignment with program rules and driving timely regulatory approvals.
Performs financial modeling and track amendment and change order requests to provide analysis that informs commercial terms and supports decision-making in coordination with Legal and other stakeholders.
Ensures consistent application of program rules across all agreements and accelerates contract execution by securing required regulatory approvals and removing process bottlenecks.
Facilitates developer onboarding and inquiries, coordinates engineering studies and site visits, and leads regular status meetings to resolve issues, incorporating feedback into schedules and resource planning for improved efficiency.
Develops and maintains comprehensive project schedules and risk assessments to ensure timely delivery, while preparing and reviewing monthly progress, cost control, and FTE tracking reports for internal leadership and regulatory agencies.
Leads program reporting and communication by defining and refining procedures, assembling quarterly PPCA expenditure submittals, responding to regulatory requests, and creating presentations that provide clear, data-driven updates to internal and external stakeholders.
Develops and manages departmental budgets to allocate resources effectively and meet operational targets.
Provides leadership, coaching, and performance management for direct reports, including setting clear expectations, conducting regular performance reviews, supporting professional development, and addressing personnel issues constructively to foster a high-performing and collaborative team environment.
Defines and monitors departmental KPIs to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
Leads, models and ensures consistent application of policies and regulatory standards across teams to support ethical operations and mitigate compliance risks.
Leads and validates the planning and execution of restoration and emergency preparedness activities to strengthen operational resilience and response capacity.
Assumes and oversees expanded duties aligned with organizational priorities and professional scope to drive departmental effectiveness and strategic alignment.