New Business Planning Manager

Southern California Edison • Torrance, CA

291d • $146,700 - $220,100 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join the Clean Energy Revolution as a New Business Planning Manager at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this job, you'll be responsible for supervising the activities of the team by providing direction and support, assessing, and managing the workload and performance of the team, mentoring, and providing training and development. You will be accountable to provide accurate reporting on department projects status and managing resource needs. This position will interface with departmental, company-wide, governmental, and various external organizations to develop and maintain effective working relationships. As a New Business Planning Manager, your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future?

Requirements

• Five or more years of combined experience performing or supervising Electrical Utility Distribution Design, Transmission Design or Distribution Line construction.
• Possess a valid Class C Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field.
• Knowledge of construction standards, transmission and distribution design standards, or G.O.95/128 standards.
• Experience preparing and reviewing work orders or construction plans on projects using construction, engineering, and design practices and procedures.
• Experience developing strategic plans to support customer happiness, workflow processes, allocation of resources, and department operations.
• Experience selecting and developing employees to fill talent gaps including knowledge of human resource policies, procedures, principles, and laws including discipline, training and development, salary administration, selection of personnel, affirmative action, and equal opportunity.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook 365, and programs such as DM, CSRP, GeoView, and Click Schedule.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and approves work orders for accuracy and developing/revising business plans as appropriate, ensuring that all design, construction, and safety standards are met.
• Supervises incoming projects to guarantee work is assigned to balance workload level between the design staff, and to meet design execution targets.
• Leads and coordinates design activities and contract resources to meet department goals while working with peer hub managers and organizations to maintain workload level across the department.
• Manages employee performance and development by conducting performance planning reviews, mentoring employees, and carrying out disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Reviews employee and hub performance related to approved budgets, objectives, core activities, quality, cost efficiency, and client responsiveness using various reporting means such as Project Tracker, Power BI, and similar reporting interfaces to help make informed decisions as well as provide regular performance report outs to Senior Leadership and the organization.
• Supports and monitors the implementation of new work processes and methods, technology, and automation (e.g., proactive scheduling of design tasks), while meeting ongoing project demands.
• Manages the selection, training and development, performance management, compensation, and discipline of subordinate personnel.
• Establishes and enforces expectations related to safety, procedure compliance, corrective actions, and appropriate work behaviors.
• Ensures the protection of all physical, financial and cybersecurity assets, and properly accessing and managing private customer data, proprietary information, confidential medical records, and other types of highly sensitive information and data with the highest standards of conduct and integrity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree