Sr Vegetation Management Program Manager

Description

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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 OF POSITION

Utilize Forestry/Environmental/Business background to develop, implement, and evaluate team projects or programs, including process improvements related to utility vegetation management. Use (IVM)Integrated Vegetation Management techniques to manage vegetation along Distribution and Transmission Utility Rights-of-Ways to provide safe and reliable electric service to our customers and communities. Leverage technical knowledge, and strong interpersonal communications skills to further vegetation management goals. Inform, educate, and garner acceptance from internal and external stakeholders including communities, regulators, local, state, and federal agencies. Demonstrate knowledge of Forestry and Environmental Management to make sound decisions regarding vegetation management within forests, wetlands, and buffers along Utility Rights-of-Ways. Develop plans, project charters, and performance metrics in support of business objectives. Ensure organizational alignment with management models and principles and drive the integration of best practices. Perform various assignments including requests for financial and operational reports, data analysis and modeling, business planning, and/or performance measurement. Coordinate quality assurance and/or change management activities with internal and external personnel.

Position may be required to work extended hours, including 24 x 7 coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Participate in process improvement task forces. Provide benchmarking analysis. Prepare status reports to leadership.
• 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.
• Lead change management activities for projects, programs, and initiatives. Develop and implement training of employees and external personnel for new processes and procedures. Develop and implement effective business readiness procedures.
• Lead development, implementation, and evaluation of projects, programs, and/or business initiatives. Provide requirements analysis, performance measurement, and quality assurance. Manage scope, schedule, and budget for organizational projects and programs.
• Coordinate work plans to implement corrective actions that are identified as a result of performance assessment.
• Support the establishment of business plans and objectives across multiple areas / departments. Coordinate with stakeholders on the development of business cases and prioritization of deliverables.
• Understand business processes and provide guidance for end users. Provide day-to-day client support and conduct diagnostics as necessary to ensure optimal performance. Assist and advise other personnel with responses to internal and external inquiries.

JOB SCOPE

Manage ~$2M - $30M programs/projects designated by line item to achieve all program and corporate goals, and mandated requirements. Manage the performance of program/project teams through indirect supervision of 100 to 300 contract field personnel. Develop and implement innovative strategic initiatives that ensure continued reliability improvement and cost saving opportunities. Ensure contractor activities are in alignment with all safety and quality expectations as outlined in contract terms & conditions. Interface with internal and external key stakeholders including senior management, customers, governmental and regulatory officials.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated Program Management skills, writing skills and PC skills including Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated experience leading craft and/or non-craft teams
• Demonstrated focus on providing premier customer experience
• Bachelor's degree in technical / business related discipline and 4-7 years field experience OR Associate's degree and 5-6 years field experience, OR HS Diploma and 6-9 years field experience required.
• Storm / incident experience
• Demonstrated strong budget management skills
• Strong interpersonal, communications, customer relations, and presentation skills. Demonstrated experience in public speaking / presenting to a diverse audience
• Federal, state, and local regulatory and environmental compliance experience
• Demonstrated experience using critical thinking skills to solve complex problems

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated utility and/or vegetation management experience preferred.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in technical / business discipline
• International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist Certification within 1 year of employment International Society of Arboriculture Certification (Utility Specialist) preferred. OR State Forester License or ability to obtain if available in state.
• Knowledge of performance metrics; goal setting and attainment; programmatic adjustments
• Demonstrated knowledge of vegetation management strategic planning and execution.
• Utility specific work management and financial software