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T&D Investment Planning Manager

AES Corporation

US, Dayton, OH

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SKILLS
Alternative Energy, Analysis Skills, Asset Management, Budget Management, Budgeting, Business Administration, Capital Budgeting, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Change Management, Computer Skills, Custodial Services, Data Analysis, Diversity, Electricity, English Language, Environmental Economics, Finance, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Fortune 500 Customers, Investment Management, Investment Strategy, Leadership, Metrics, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Network Operations Center, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Project Evaluation, Project/Program Management, Regulations, Risk Management, SAP, Sales, Smart Grid, Spanish Language, Strategic Planning, Sustainability, Team Lead/Manager
LOCATION
US, Dayton, OH
POSTED
8 days ago
Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES), a Fortune 500 company that's leading the charge in the global energy revolution. With operations spanning 14 countries, AES is committed to shaping a future through innovation and collaboration. Our dedication to innovation has earned us recognition as one of the Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company in 2022. And with our certification as a Great Place to Work, you can be confident that you're joining a company that values its people just as much as its groundbreaking ideas. AES is proudly ranked #1 globally in renewable energy sales to corporations, and with $12.7B in revenues in 2023, we have the resources and expertise to make a significant impact as we provide electricity to 25 million customers worldwide. As the world moves towards a net-zero future, AES is committed to meeting the Paris Agreement's goals by 2050. Our innovative solutions, such as 24/7 carbon-free energy for data centers, are setting the pace for rapid, global decarbonization. If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a cleaner, more sustainable future - we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in the global energy transformation. T&D Investment Planning Manager AES’s US Transmission and Distribution (T&D) businesses in Indiana and Ohio are seeking an Investment Planning Leader to coordinate and develop long-term capital budgets. This position will be responsible for managing a $500M+ portfolio of CapEx projects that include asset replacements, maintenance, customer growth, Smart Grid, renewable energy integration, and general operations. The leader will drive the customer and business value through optimizing the portfolio using AES’s planning system, Copperleaf Portfolio. The Investment Planning Leader will manage the annual CapEx budget submission for the US Utilities. Finally, this position will drive the analysis of projects submitted by stakeholders across the US T&D businesses to ensure projects provide the desired value and risk mitigation to customers and the business. Main Responsibilities: Lead the team to manage the $800M+ US Utilities CapEx project portfolio to drive optimal outcomes for customers and the business. Present optimized CapEx portfolios to Financial Planning & Analysis and other business stakeholders. Develop strategy to foster and maintain cooperative relationships with stakeholders in T&D, Global AES businesses, regulators, and other parties interested in economic regulatory matters affecting US T&D. Lead team to validate projects submitted for budget through the Technical Review Process. Evaluate strategic alternatives and investment opportunities for AES and prepare analysis and materials to support recommendations. Manage the continued implementation and enhancement of the Copperleaf Portfolio Investment Planning tool. Manage the T&D Value Framework and ensure that project valuation metrics align with business goals. Champion the Integrated Planning Process, Project Stage-Gate Process, and the Global CapEx Process. Develop and lead training for users for the Copperleaf Portfolio tool. Utilize data analytics tools to enhance CapEx decision making. Utilize Management of Change and Asset Governance processes for controlling the modification of equipment, systems, and processes. Serve as a representative of the company as assigned. Qualifications: Education – Four-year college degree in Business, Finance, or Engineering. A master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field is a plus. Experience – 3-5 years in budget and/or portfolio management. Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office 365 tools required. Experience with SAP and Copperleaf C55 are a plus. Established knowledge of project management practices. General understanding of the regulated T&D utility business, assets, and systems. Experience with Smart Grid, DER integration, and other trends changing the industry are a plus. Demonstrated ability to achieve results and operate with minimal supervision. Strong communicator both oral and written. Experience in making presentations to upper management. Proven leadership abilities to drive process change initiatives across the organization. Ability to manage and work multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Languages – English. Spanish is a plus. Travel – Less than 10% AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization. Accelerating the future of energy, together Our people are our energy and have transformed AES into the type of energy company that the world needs today and in the future. Coming from all walks of life, our people share a passion for improving lives by advancing the energy sector through innovation, collaboration and action. We are working in an industry that requires new thinking and ways of working together to create solutions that are both economically and environmentally viable, not just one or the other. We are looking for passionate people to join us in our mission to accelerate the future of energy. Are you ready to join us? www.aes.com/careers

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