Mgr Grid Strategy & Analytics

The Manager of Grid Strategy and Analytics partners with business leaders across the company to identify and develop solutions for key business, operational and strategic problems for which the application of advanced data analytics could yield solutions to create value for the organization. Designs, develops, procures and maintains decision-support systems including dashboards, and simulation and forecasting models for strategic initiatives. The Manager of Grid Strategy and Analytics manages a small team of highly skilled employees. The manager of strategy and analytics is responsible for technical performance measurements for Smart Grid technology deployments and pilots related to the Operations organization from initial technology selection though implementation to ensure the benefits are initially developed, accurately captured, documented and tracked. Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

• Build operating model/infrastructure to move ComEd to an analytics-driven operation that leverages data visualization, advanced analytics and big data to deliver on key business operational and strategic problems. (20%)
• Drives and oversees the development and implementation of short and long term strategic Smart Grid / Distribution System Operator initiatives designed to assure the highest levels of customer services and to achieve Exelon's safety, reliability and performance goals. (20%)
• Develop and maintain an environment that fosters a high performance culture and a learning organization. Leads management team in promoting diversity. Serves as a change agent for business initiatives and assures the human element is understood and considered. Assure timely recognition of employee contributions and develop technical capabilities in the organization. (15%)
• Lead strategic initiatives that monetize the value of analytics to create value for the company and drive improvement in key performance indicators. Develop 'business Cases' in terms of costs, benefits, requirements and sourcing of solutions. (15%)
• Positions ComEd as a thoughtleader in industry by participation on standard organizations, publications and trade magazines (10%)
• Ability to develop, manage and implement complex grid data algorithms and analytics (10%)
• Facilitates open and honest communication with staff. Assures that upward communication is integrated into the process, including employee concerns and complaints. Develop methods to assess communication effectiveness and implement continuous improvement initiatives. (10%)

Lead a team with the strategic focus to create value for the company from disparate data sources both internal and external to the company. The team made is composed of a small number of highly skilled employees with the ability to understand both the mining of data but also how to assemble to deliver tangible value. Responsible for and directs the development and design of all new Smart Grid operational technologies / new electric vehicle technologies, including development of business cases, establishing or enhancing standards and monitoring and reporting on Smart Grid / electric vehicle deployments to executive management. Develop, manage and continuously evaluate Smart Grid / electric vehicle strategy development and implementation, optimizing automatic asset health notification, internal and external resource demands and field device data management usage. Regular contact with senior management, managers, regulators and government officials as necessary to support transmission/distribution Smart Grid / and emerging technologies.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or quantitative field
• 7-10 years of delivery experience
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of distribution and transmission engineering practices.
• Proven leadership ability in a high performance culture. Proven high level management skills in coaching and facilitating business competency.
• Demonstrated ability to build consensus, establish trust, communicate effectively and foster culture change and ensure compliance to engineering processes and design procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement process enhancements and efficiencies including technology and performance.

• Graduate degree or Graduate Level work in Engineering, Strategy, Business Administration or related field.
• Industry leadership experience

• Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $115,200.00/Yr. – $158,400.00/Yr.
• Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 20%
• 401(k) match and annual company contribution
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
• Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement
• Referral bonus program
• And much more