Mgr Strategic Programs

PEPCO•Washington, DC

About The Position

The Clean Energy Strategy (CES) division is focused on driving the advancement of a climate ready energy system. CES develops and advocates for high-impact policy solutions that address emerging climate change issues. The Manager for CES' Policy and Strategy team will design and develop emerging policies to integrate new energy technologies and market opportunities for Pepco in D.C. and Maryland, and Delmarva Power in Maryland. The successful candidate will collaborate directly with stakeholders to advance clean energy strategies for the organization. The Manager will lead a team of policy analysts, engineers, and project managers who perform high-level analysis, prepare comprehensive reports and manage high profile projects with broad internal (Legal, Regulatory, Finance and Operations) stakeholders and externally facing partners.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or related field and 7-10 years related business experience.
Advanced understanding of applicable standards, methods, processes and practices, business fundamentals, and performance metrics in the specific functional area supported by this position (e.g., asset management, electric or gas operations, customer service, transmission and substation, distribution system operations, regulatory and external affairs, transmission operations and planning).
Advanced proficiency in standard software applications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project), specialized business technologies and applications and ability to retrieve and analyze data in support of business needs.
Ability to provide in-depth analysis and apply managerial accounting concepts, customer intelligence gathering, forecasting, staff planning, scheduling, analytical and statistical problem solving, financial, business and budget analysis.
Expert analytical skills for project evaluation including analysis of complex projects with economic, financial, risk and decision analysis.
Proficient in business case development and modeling including ability to create what-if scenarios analysis and to simplify models to match available information.
Ability to effectively present business cases to business unit leadership.
Demonstrated ability in leading cross functional or cross-organizational project teams
Advanced knowledge of the practices, procedures and principles of performance analysis (trending, root cause and gap analysis) benchmarking and audit compliance.
Ability to analyze organizational data and complex problems, interpret and recommend alternative courses of action, and implement intervention strategies to attain performance targets.
Ability to build consensus, establish trust, communicate effectively and foster culture change.
Demonstrated advanced skills in problem solving, negotiation, conflict management and business acumen to foster relationships with partners.
Customer driven with good oral and written communications skills
In lieu of degree, 9-12 years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

MBA or similar advanced degree
Experience leading or managing projects

Responsibilities

Develop, own and maintain business cases and models for current and future initiatives. Obtain buy in and support from internal stakeholder groups including but not limited to regulatory, finance and operations.
Participate in industry leading activities including writing articles and participating in working groups or task forces.
Lead and manage high profile cross-organizational projects. Will have responsibility for managing the contractual relationships established with the various project partners and the on-time delivery of project deliverables.
Develop tracking and reporting mechanisms to validate business case assumptions during pilot projects and conduct analysis that inform decisions and strategies for broader scale deployment.
Lead and oversee the activities including establishing strategy, goals and managing communication, activities and relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Prepare periodic and as needed status reports on the projects and initiatives being executed.
Responsible for monthly handling day to day issues regarding the budget and finances for the department.

Benefits

Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $116,000.00/Yr. – $159,500.00/Yr.
Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 20%
401(k) match and annual company contribution
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
Referral bonus program
And much more