Responsible for managing the operations of the Ameren Illinois Company portfolio of programs and services related to energy efficiency (EE), demand-side management (DSM), demand response (DR), and conservation programs, as required, to meet state-mandated energy savings goals and portfolio objectives.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead a staff of approximately ten leaders and professionals managing an operating budget of greater than $100 million annually.
- Manage programs’ expenditures in a reasonable and prudent fashion as submitted to and reviewed by the Illinois Commerce Commission.
- Support regulatory filings supporting energy efficiency activities, including filing testimony, assisting with regulatory strategy, and assisting in negotiating settlements for the following ICC Dockets:
- Petition and approval of the Company’s multi-year gas and electric plan
- Annual Cost Reconciliation Proceedings
- Energy Savings Goal Attainment Proceedings
- Various dockets that support delivery of the programs
- Lead a team that will negotiate and manage EE program implementer contracts with the purpose of achieving approved savings goals, with budget and with related customer participation targets. This includes, development and execution of the contract, and tracking contract delivery and vendor contract compliance.
- Manage the operations of the energy efficiency programs and provide oversight of approximately 80 professional and non-professional contractors responsible for delivery of the portfolio of energy efficiency, DSM and DR services including:
- Manage programs to approved budgets and track and report on actual and forecasted expenditures. Pay invoices. Administer riders/cost recovery.
- Manage programs to achieve forecasted annual and cumulative savings targets pursuant to implementation plans.
- Manage operation of the Residential and Business the program allies, contractors, and vendors to implement programs to achieve savings targets and meet all portfolio objectives.
- Ensure quality assurance and quality control of all Contractors’ performance
- Provide leadership and oversight of all Trade Ally activities.
- Work with Community & Public Relations, Customer Engagement and EE Strategy and Innovations to develop and deploy marketing and communication initiatives to achieve customer participation.
- Ensure compliance with all Corporate Project Oversight Committee, project management requirements, Contract Management and SOX operating protocols.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in engineering, business, or accounting discipline. Master’s degree preferred.
Ten or more years relevant experience required (e.g., energy efficiency, utility business operations, contract compliance, marketing, accounting, technology, data reporting, engineering) with a minimum of five years implementing utility energy efficiency programs required. A minimum of 5 years supervisory experience required.
Experience in managing or supporting docketed proceedings within the jurisdiction of state or federal oversight agencies preferred. Experience in gas, electric, telephone or water utility business operations preferred. At least one of the following certifications preferred: Professional Engineer, Certified Project Management Professional, Certified Energy Auditor, Certified Professional Accountant or Certified Energy Manager.
In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:
Proven analytical skills, able to make sound decisions with ambiguous information and analyze complex data; Creative self-starter with strong interpersonal skills – able to work effectively as a team and with various internal and external stakeholders at all levels of the organization; Strong business sense and demonstrated ability to use good judgment; Excellent communication skills (verbal/written/presentation); Proficiency with Microsoft products including, Word, PowerPoint and Excel; and the following Ameren competencies: Think Customer, Inspire and Engage, Foster Innovation, Drive Results, Champion Learning, Build Trust, and Be Strategic.
Additional Information:
Ameren’s selection process includes a series of interviews and may include a leadership assessment process. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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