Sr Business Program Manager - Reliability Programs (Regulatory)

ComEd•Oakbrook Terrace, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an individual contributor position that works independently with only general direction, relying on knowledge skills and judgment acquired through education and relevant experience to plan and accomplish assigned tasks and goals. The position regularly mentors less experienced colleagues. This position has a direct impact on the Company's performance regarding several key indicators: operational costs, System Average Interruption Frequency Index (SAIFI), Customer Average Interruption Duration Index (CAIDI) and Customer Satisfaction by managing scope, budget and schedule to within approved parameters, and providing structured and detailed reports to the appropriate Management team. Drives the development of key projects/programs/initiatives to ensure complete and successful implementation. Develops and tracks key milestones. Cost of failure would have a significant impact on Exelon reliability and financial goals. This position is also key to maintaining the company's image and good standing with customers, regulators, and shareholders in regards to developing, coordinating, and implementing projects/programs/initiatives that have a direct link to either customer experience, reliability, or the bottom line results of the organization. This position requires interfacing across Exelon Corporation with various levels of personnel in Customer Operations, IT, Regional Operations, Distribution Operations, Transmission Operations, Corporate Security, Communications, Regulatory, and Legal. The ability to build relationships across the organization is critical. Will regularly serve as lead for cross-functional and cross company teams responsible for the integration of best practices through the organization. Supports the establishment of business plans and objectives for multiple areas / departments. Develops performance indicators and tracking mechanisms to monitor results.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a business or S.T.E.M. field with 4-7 years of related business experience OR in lieu of bachelor's degree, 6-9 years of related business experience.
Comprehensive understanding of applicable standards, methods, processes and practices, business fundamentals, and performance metrics in the specific functional area supported by this position (e.g., electric or gas operations, customer service, transmission and substation, distribution system operations, regulatory and external affairs).
Advanced proficiency in standard software applications (e.g., Microsoft Project, Visio, Excel, & PowerPoint), and relevant specialized business applications (e.g., project portfolio management, requirements/test management, CIS/CRM, customer self-service, telephony, EPS, EAM, work management, & outage management) to support business needs.
Demonstrated business acumen and ability to create value with strong problem solving, analytical/financial, negotiation, and conflict management skills and a willingness to accept increased responsibilities.
Demonstrated ability to build consensus, establish trust, meet critical deadlines, communicate effectively, and accept accountability of multiple tasks.
Customer driven with demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to interact with people of all levels.
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement process enhancements and efficiencies including new technology.

Nice To Haves

MBA or Master's degree in a business or S.T.E.M. field.
Regulatory knowledge preferred
Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience collaborating across internal teams and engaging external parties to resolve complex challenges.
Comprehensive knowledge of the practices, procedures and principles of project management.
Ability to analyze complex business processes and systems, interpret and recommend alternative courses of action, and implement intervention strategies to attain performance targets.
Certification as: Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) OR Project Management Professional (PMP) OR Six Sigma Black Belt
Demonstrated strong analytical skills for project evaluation including analysis of complex projects with economic, financial, risk and decision analysis.
Proficient in business case development and ability to effectively present business cases to business unit leadership.

Responsibilities

Lead development, implementation, and evaluation of projects, programs, and/or business initiatives.
Provide requirements analysis, performance measurement, and quality assurance.
Manage scope, schedule, and budget for organizational projects and programs.
Coordinate and report on process/project/initiative assignments.
Develop performance indicators and tracking mechanisms to monitor and report results.
Prepare, review, and analyze reports, controls, and other financial & operational information for specific projects and initiatives.
Coordinate work plans to implement corrective actions that are identified as a result of performance assessment.
Support the establishment of business plans and objectives across multiple areas / departments.
Coordinate with stakeholders on the development of business cases and prioritization of deliverables.
Lead change management activities for projects, programs, and initiatives.
Develop and implement training of employees and external personnel for new processes and procedures.
Develop and implement effective business readiness procedures.
Participate in process improvement task forces.
Provide benchmarking analysis.
Prepare status reports to leadership.
Understand business processes and provide guidance for end users.
Provide day-to-day client support and conduct diagnostics as necessary to ensure optimal performance.
Assist and advise other personnel with responses to internal and external inquiries.
Develop, manage, and evaluate key projects/programs/initiatives from planning to post implementation phases as required.
Develop business plans, project charters, and performance metrics in support of business objectives.
Ensure organizational alignment with management models and principles and drive the integration of best practices.
Understand regulatory frameworks, including ICC requirements, statutes, compliance agreements, and utility planning processes.
Interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into actionable grid planning strategies.
Support integrated grid planning, including reliability metrics, asset health analytics, and performance-based evaluation.
Synthesize complex data and analysis into actionable insights for grid investment decisions.
Author clear, concise technical documentation, regulatory filings, and leadership materials.
Perform program management within cross-functional environments, with the ability to coordinate engineering, analytics, regulatory, and legal workstreams.
Manage complex deliverables, timelines, and compliance-driven outcomes, including CEJA commitments.
Develop and refine processes and systems to support regulatory coordination, documentation workflows, and reporting.
Drive innovation in grid planning by developing forward-looking strategies aligned with system needs and customer impact.
Perform various assignments including requests for financial and operational reports, data analysis and modeling, business planning, and/or performance measurement.
Coordinate quality assurance and/or change management activities with internal and external personnel.

Benefits

Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $88,800.00/Yr. – $122,100.00/Yr.
Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 15%
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