Sr Mgr, Smart Grid & Innovation

Who We Are

We're powering a cleaner, brighter future.

Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient.

We're powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community service. We are a Fortune 200 company, 19,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10 million customers at six energy companies -- Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco).

In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking. And since we know transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.

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Primary Purpose

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

This job is responsible for managing, organizing, and controlling various engineering and strategic initiative activities within designated function of accountability. This may include managing Smart Grid programs, Innovation program, Research & Development program, Data Analytics use cases for the Grid, Smart Grid Deployments, Emerging Technology Advancements, evaluation and development of Smart Sensors, Technology demonstrations in utility labs, etc. in support of Exelon's strategy. Responsible for technology evaluation, business case development, implementation of various innovative technology initiatives and ensure operational readiness. Work across EU and respective utility to lead and monitor all R&D activities and ensure effective technology transfer. Assure the focus and attainment of business goals and objectives. Responsible for budget, work scope development of new technology and evaluate risk and change management needs. Establish, enhance and maintain relationships with both internal and external stakeholders including, Engineering, Regulatory, Legal, Governmental Affairs, and unversities, national laboratories, research institutions, and key vendors. Develop and maintain an environment that promotes safety, diversity and inclusion, innovation, and high productivity. Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies

Primary Duties

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provide central and focused leadership and management of technologies across Exelon. Consistently monitor technology activities to facilitate decision making to maximize operational excellence while meeting business case deliverables. Manage the development and implementation of short and long term strategic initiatives. Support regulatory intiatives for new technology. (25%)

• Manage the performance and development of assigned personnel relative to site and corporate objectives and provide focus on the attainment of high-quality results. Manage Business Planning, Budget, and Business Performance review regarding assigned staff. Ensure scope control to contain costs and manage engineering estimates to within +/- 10% of actual project costs. (20%)

• Directly and through subordinates, fulfill engineering and technical leadership accountability by driving the development and implementation of short-term and long-term strategic initiatives and programs that impact company operations, assure highest levels of customer services, and achieve Exelon's safety, reliability, and performance goals. (20%)

• Develop and maintain an environment that fosters a high performance culture, innovation, and a learning organization. Promote safety and diversity. Serves as a change agent for business initiatives. Assure timely recognition of employee contributions. (15%)

• Establish, maintain and improve relationships with other departments in Exelon. (10%)

• Facilitates open and honest communication with staff. Assures that upward communication is integrated into the process, including employee concerns and complaints. Develop methods to assess communication effectiveness and implement continuous improvement initiatives. (10%)

Job Scope

JOB SCOPE

• Manages staff reporting directly or indirectly to this position. Accountable for assigned budget as well as staffing, development, compensation, and related human resource needs of assigned employees. Ensures all plans are coordinated with all pertinent areas across the company. Determines the effect of various actions and policies on the reliability, economics and operability of the distribution systems. This job has regular interaction with senior management, managers, regulators, and government officials to support the Utility in it's various programs and strategic initiatives that may include:

• Responsible for leading Innovation program including setting direction, implementing, training, and reporting results to achieve successful outcomes for the Utility.

• Responsible for managing Research & Development program. Coordinate across Exelon to fully position Exelon to achieve improved results through industry partnerships and organizations.

• Promote and implement strategies to advance Grid Data Analytics usage towards positive results in operating and maintaining the distribution grid more reliably, economically, and safely.

• Responsible for evalauting, piloting, developing business cases and implementing various transformation technological tools such as Distributed Energy Resources, UAVs, Smart Sensors, Communitiy focused technologies and programs,etc. to drive greater reliability, safety, efficiency and operability for the Utility.

• Develop, manage and continuously evaluate Smart Grid strategy development and implementation, optimizing automatic asset health notification, internal and external resource demands and field device data management usage.

• Responsible for providing a centralized evaluation and demonstration for new Smart Grid devices/initiatives and oversee the development of Smart Grid standards through engagement of the distribution, substation, and transmission standards organizations.

• Prioritize, challenge, and sponsor the execution of all Smart Grid operational technologies, establishing performance goals to obtain first quartile performance in cost, reliability and satisfaction.

• Lead partnership efforts with unviersities, national labs, research intitutes, and technology vendors.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bacherlor Degree in Engineering, equivalent technical degree, or in other applicable field

• At least 10 years Professional experience, or relevant experience including at least 5 years utility/technology related experience

• Experience in providing leadership and innovation in a high performance culture

• Knowledge, understanding, and experience in distribution systems and emerging technologies

• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders

• Ability to independently represent the Company in various industry and regulatory forums

• Ability to perform highly complex analysis; formulate recommendations to inprove current processes; make sound decisions; understand industry and regulatory trends; evaluate impact of new developments and information involving market conditions

• Business acumen, customer awareness and ability to create value / eliminate non-value activity

• 3-5 years of supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional Engineering Registration

• Graduate degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or other applicable field

• Lead member of industry working group, standard organization or committee.

• Demonstrated experience working with the DOE, national labs and universities.

• Working experience with data analytics tools and understanding of data analytics methodologies

• Demonstrated Publication record

Benefits

Benefits

• Annual salary will vary based on a candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $142,400.00/Yr. - $195,800.00/Yr. plus an additional $25K in Long Term Incentive Plan annually.

• Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 25%

• 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

Note: Exelon-sponsored compensation and benefit programs may vary or not apply based on length of service, job grade, job classification or represented status. Eligibility will be determined by the written plan or program documents.

Exelon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and employees or applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at [email protected].