Electric Distribution Program Manager

Dominion Energy Inc

RICHMOND, VA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Alliance/Partner Management, Alternative Energy, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Broadband, Budget Management, Budgeting, Business Case, Business Development, Business Support, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Contract Negotiation, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Utility, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), Git, Health Plan, Information Technology & Information Systems, Knowledge Transfer, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Mathematics, Microsoft Windows Azure, Military, Organizational Skills, Power BI, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Privacy Regulations, Process Management, Project/Program Management, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Submissions, Request for Proposals (RFP), Risk Analysis, Safety/Work Safety, Software Engineering, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Status Reports, Strategic Planning, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
RICHMOND, VA
POSTED
14 days ago

Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we're looking for you. You won't just find a job here; you'll find your career. Review the position below and apply today.

We offer a hybrid 3-2 work schedule (three days in the office, two days of teleworking) to accommodate the need for flexibility.

Military service members and veterans with ranks from E5-E9, W1-CW5, or O3-O6, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.

Job Summary

This role includes dual responsibility for developing and managing programs to support the organizations strategic direction, with a specialized focus on leveraging AI to enhance Electric Distribution workflows and productivity. The Program Manager will create and manage long-term goals, budgets, operating plans, and business cases to achieve prescribed programmatic objectives, including the deployment of AI-powered solutions to support productivity, knowledge transfer, and technical and engineering analysis.

Lead the development of strategic business partnerships across internal departments, external customers, regulatory bodies, and industry peers, while serving as a consistent and accurate spokesperson for the company. This role involves researching, developing, and implementing AI solutions to support business stakeholders and delivering timely status reports throughout the implementation lifecycle. Collaborate with Electric Distribution business teams to refine process-particularly those leveraging AI and advanced analytics-and ensure transparent communication with stakeholders regarding project decisions. Support contract negotiations and regulatory filings, including RFPs, while maintaining compliance and execution standards. Monitor budgets, establish project timelines and milestones, and manage scope, scope of changes, and project costs. Drive customer outreach and ensure fulfillment of customer commitments.

Note: Relevant programs include: Broadband, DER Interconnects, Strategic US and Outdoor Lighting

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

  • 7-8+ years related electric utility industry and/or Generative AI experience.
  • Prior experience in both team and process management.
  • Strong leadership, organizational, resolution management, and team building skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to identify and assess risks and opportunities.
  • Strong understanding of Generative AI principles, transformer architectures, and attention mechanisms.
  • Familiarity with cloud-based ML platforms (Azure ML, AWS SageMaker, GCP Vertex AI, etc.)
  • Awareness of data privacy regulations and secure handling of sensitive utility data.
  • Ability to build user-friendly interfaces for engineering and field staff (Power BI, Power Apps).
  • Experience with version control (Git), agile development methodologies, and collaborative coding environments.
  • Strong communication skills to explain AI concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to work with engineers, analysts, and field crews to gather feedback and iterate on solutions.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred in:

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering Technology
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Data Science
  • Information Systems
  • Software Engineering
  • Engineering Technology
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Other related STEM fields

An equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of the preferred degree.

Contact your HR Business Partner for other disciplines that may be substituted, if permissible.

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Working Conditions

Office Work Environment 76 -100%

Travel Up to 25%

Other Working Conditions

Test Description

No Testing Required

Export Control

Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.

Other Information

We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our benefits, click here dombenefits.com.

Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.

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About the Company

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Dominion Energy Inc

We operate in 16 states, offering safe, clean, reliable and affordable energy to nearly 7 million customers. Headquartered in Richmond, VA, we invest in communities where we live and work, and protect our natural resources.

We're proud of our commitment to our customers, our community and our planet. Our vision is to become the most sustainable energy company in the country.

Across our company, we’re dedicated to living out our mission every day: Delivering clean, reliable, affordable energy; protecting the environment; serving our customers and communities; empowering our people; and creating value for our shareholders.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Energy and Utilities
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Paid Sick Days, Parking, Performance Bonus, Professional Development, 401K, Concierge Services, Stock Options, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance, Merchandise Discounts, Military Leave, On Site Cafeteria
WEBSITE
https://www.dominionenergy.com/our-company