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: o Petition and approval of the Company's multi-year gas and electric plan o Annual Cost Reconciliation Proceedings o Energy Savings Goal Attainment Proceedings o 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:
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Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university required.
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Ten or more years relevant experience (e.g., energy efficiency, utility business operations, contract compliance, marketing, accounting, technology, data reporting, engineering) required.
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Five or more years of supervisory or high-level team or major project leadership is required.
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Background in Engineering, Business, Marketing, or similar background preferred.
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Master's degree, focused experience implementing utility energy efficiency programs are preferred.
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Experience in managing or supporting docketed proceedings within the jurisdiction of state or federal oversight agencies preferred.
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Experience in gas, electric, telephone or water utility business operations preferred.
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At least one of the following certifications preferred: Professional Engineer, Certified Project Management Professional, Certified Energy Auditor, Certified Professional Accountant or Certified Energy Manager.
Ameren Corporation
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