T&D Investment Planning Manager

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, the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries.     AES has been  ranked #1 by BloombergNEF  in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for  millions of people worldwide.      We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work™ rankings across the markets where we operate. AES was also named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices.   Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute’s Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, a distinction honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry.    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 more sustainable future ,  we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in global energy.  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.

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.

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,