T&D Program Specialist, Portland, OR (Remote work available) #109136 (PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232)

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PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion.

General Purpose

This position is responsible for the coordination and administration of all aspects of Distribution System Planning (DSP) filing, programs, and process including outreach, stakeholder engagement, planning/organizing, delivering and executing meeting/event activities within T&D organization DSP team and with external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Lead for communication with internal and external stakeholders for meeting preparations, logistics, and administration.
  • Promote a customer first culture and commit to delivering outstanding results for end users or customers, both internal and external.
  • Assist with the development and implementation of both long-term and short-term goals and objectives to achieve the successful outcome of assigned programs or projects.
  • Develop, manage, and compile data and/or narratives pertinent filings, reports, and presentations, etc. to support both internal and external reporting requirements.
  • Support regulatory filings or external requests pertaining to DSP including coordination of data responses and logistical details for meetings as needed.
  • Ensure that program activities operate within the policies and procedures including all relevant commission regulations and professional standards.
  • Coordinate, develop, review, and support presentations and external engagements with customer or regulators as needed for DSP.
  • Ensure assigned programs are planned, completed, and delivered consistent with the unique protocol established by each state commission, including proper cost tracking and allocation.
  • Monitor program activities on a regular basis and actively participate in evaluations.
  • Identify and evaluate the risks associated with program activities and take appropriate action to control the risks.
  • Coordinate overall program delivery and manage stakeholder meetings for DSP Phase 2 and 3.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Management, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience. 
  • A minimum of five to seven years professional experience with utility operations or other regulated environment, utility regulation or community management or utility customer services or directly related to position responsibilities.
  • Leadership and teamwork skills to provide input into policy decisions and to mobilize resources to produce desired business results.
  • Advanced communication and interpersonal skills to interface with team members and customers to promote positive customer outcomes.
  • Advanced Oral and written communication skills to communicate objectives and action plans.
  • Proficient with the use of personal computers to gather, analyze, and summarize data.

Preferences

  • MBA
  • Program Management Professional (PMP) and/or Program Management Professional (PgMP)
  • Knowledge of Program Management
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the application of Demand Side Management (DSM) technologies. 
  • Professional Engineering Registration (P.E.) and/or Certified Energy Manager (C.E.M.) preferred
     

Additional Information

Req Id: 109136
Company Code: PacifiCorp
Primary Location: PORTLAND
Department: Pacific Power
Schedule: Days
Personnel Subarea: Exempt
Hiring Range: 95,800-112,700 

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 15.00% of salary.  

 

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

 

At PacifiCorp, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

 

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

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