Program Manager of Electricity Market Design & Operations

Job Title:Program Manager of Electricity Market Design & Operations

Location:Knoxville, TN, Palo Alto, CA, Remote/Home Based, Washington, D.C.

Job Summary and Description:

This is a great opportunity to lead a growing area in EPRI, and an area increasingly important to the energy transition. The electricity markets area has been a high priority research activity at EPRI over many years, with significant growth in the past 3-5 years. This role is for a leader in this area, leading with both technical and management responsibilities. Research on the evolution of electricity markets to enable economically efficient, reliable, and equitable operation across energy, ancillary grid services, transmission, and supply capacity is a primary focus. Research that includes evolution of market clearing software, simulation work to assess the efficiency of system changes, operational strategies, and market design changes are also a key priority. Research focus also includes the integration of emerging technologies onto the grid and its markets, the design of markets under future 2030+ scenarios, and evolution of markets where customers can take part.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Works alongside EPRI sales staff in Member Services and EPRI International to support member/client needs

• Support cross-cutting initiatives developed through EPRI Board of Directors, Research Advisory Committee, and EPRI Executives

• Represent EPRI in the area of electricity markets in various events and forums, ranging from detailed technical discussions to high level talks

• Help organize workshops with EPRI and external speakers and discussants and facilitate meetings with EPRI advisors

• Support area leadership in engaging with senior management at EPRI and member companies to set research strategy and develop new ideas

• Coordinates with other EPRI teams and areas to ensure electricity market issues are well understood and represented, including support of work in other areas

• Performs original research including modeling and analysis related to electricity markets, and authors or contributes to technical papers, white papers and short insight documents

• Responsible for developing/implementing the R&D deployment strategy for the area(s)

• Responsible for management of one or more technical programs

• Responsible for technical and financial results produced by the program(s)

• Accountable for program level succession strategies, hiring of staff, performance management, and development planning

• Identifies the most qualified internal staff and contractor teams to complete the work. Selects contractors, frames statements of work

• Directs the work of the team to assure technical and financial milestones are met

• Responsible for employee selection, performance management, and development planning

• Receives assignments in the form of objectives and determines how to use resources to meet schedules and goals

• Provides guidance to staff within the latitude of company policy

• May be responsible for the program level advisory structure

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proven leadership and management capability overseeing an R&D Program

• Responsible for funding, spending and workforce planning in program area

• Directly responsible for leading multiple staff including goal setting and performance management

• Proven people management experience with a strong grasp of the skills related to recruitment, hiring, people development, and retention

• Works directly with member advisors to ensure member engagement and guidance

• Presents, with a high degree of technical credibility, Program content, value and research results at member locations and with member leadership

• May present program activities to the Sector Council

• Has working knowledge of the various Sector programs, strategy and values, and aligns Program activities to support cross program participation

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ideal Candidate:

• Has established relationships with primary advisors to the research area, including technical and management staff at North American ISOs and RTOs, individuals working at utilities that work in RTO policy, trading, or market operations departments, and the Independent Power Producer community

• Has detailed knowledge of the workings of electricity markets, particularly North American ISO markets, as well as the theory behind market design and operations

• Relationship with broader stakeholders including regulatory bodies and trade groups is desired

• Knowledge and relationships with electricity markets and stakeholders outside of North America a plus

Education & Years of Experience:

• Advanced degree in a technical field or equivalent experience required

• Graduate or PhD in technical field is a plus

• 10+ years of professional experience at or in collaboration with energy utilities, ISOs, or RTOs

The salary range for this position is $161,025 USD to $187,425 USD annually.

This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on various factors, including without limitation applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location.

This role is eligible to participate in EPRI’s annual incentive program. The amount of incentive varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the plan.

This role is eligible to participate in EPRI’s standard employee benefit programs, which currently include the following: medical, dental, vision, 401k, STD/LTD and paid family leave, life and accident insurance, paid time off (flexible vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay).

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