Workforce Development Specialist

Comed • Oakbrook Terrace, IL

73d • $68,000 - $93,500

About The Position

This position involves assisting with coordinating and developing stakeholder outreach strategies on company-wide initiatives. May also involve developing and managing strategies that: (1) educate and influence external stakeholders' views and perspectives on Workforce Development (2) help maintain and enhance relationships between both internal and external stakeholders including suppliers, vendors and workforce boards; (3) influence residents, community groups and opinion leaders in municipalities on Exelon initiatives; (4) interface and coordinate with other internal organizations to socialize External Stakeholder strategies, incorporate their input, solve problems, and efficiently allocate cross-functional resources and (5) track and obtain feedback from External stakeholders. This includes, but is not limited to, municipal officials, county officials, and residents, opinion leaders and groups (community, business, economic development) within Exelon's service territory. Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a business or related field with 2-4 years' related business experience or in lieu of a degree, 3-6 years of relevant experience.
• Strong project management skills and comprehensive understanding of applicable standards, methods, processes and practices, business fundamentals, and performance metrics.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of the electric utility industry and current issues relevant to it.
• Relationship building experience with external community partners, government agencies, and company vendors.
• Advanced proficiency in standard software applications (e.g., Microsoft Project, Visio, Excel, & PowerPoint), and relevant specialized business applications.
• May require overnight travel.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in training, teaching or mentoring preferred.
• Experience with youth support organizations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the implementation, and evaluation of projects, programs, and/or business initiatives involving the management of stakeholder outreach strategies related to key initiatives.
• Build alliances with community groups, municipalities and external stakeholders to further critical initiatives.
• Develop a strong understanding of the company's overall visions, goals and initiatives.
• 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.
• Attend key stakeholder meetings and report relevant information to the areas of the company affected by the discussion.
• Monitor all relevant filings and other documents.
• Track and obtain feedback from external stakeholder outreach.
• Serve as point-of-contact for Exelon Workforce Development Initiatives in the assigned regions to develop and integrate planning and strategies; and direct teams and efficiently allocate cross-functional resources.

Benefits

• Annual salary will vary based on a candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $68,000.00/Yr. - $93,500.00/Yr.
• Annual Bonus for eligible positions.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Rental and Leasing Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree