Mgr, Resiliency

The Resiliency Manager position is responsible for providing leadership and direction for the implementation of Georgia Power’s Distributed Energy Resources (DER) based resiliency programs. The resiliency programs provide an enhanced level of service and economic benefit for customers that desire greater mitigation from energy delivery risk by extracting value from these DER for the benefit of all retail customers. The regulated programs included under this position’s purview include the DER Customer Program Pilot, DER Colocation Program, DER Customer Owned Program, Large Customer Owned Resiliency (LCOR) Program, and Curtailable Load (CL) Program. The DER assets that this team is focused on through the DER Customer Program include dispatchable resources such as backup generators and battery energy storage solutions located on the customer's premises. This position will manage the customer journey through the development and implementation of DER projects with some of the Company’s largest and most influential customers. This position will also work with internal partners to educate and support providing solutions through the deployment of assets under the resiliency programs. Other important functions of this position will include meeting all regulatory requirements (i.e. filings, data requests, witness preparation, etc.), managing capital and O&M budgets, and serving as an advocate for the Company’s position on DER and resiliency issues to influential audiences, including large existing and prospective customers, industry groups, regulators, internal partners, and other stakeholder groups. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Experience and Education: Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering discipline Proven record of communicating effectively externally with large influential customers Proven record of communicating effectively internally across a broad set of functions and organizations Experience leading teams in an environment that blends technical and business acumen is preferred Experience developing proposals and project management associated with a variety of complex projects is preferred Experience working for or closely with GPC Customer Solutions, Regulatory Affairs, Pricing & Rates, Resource Planning, Distributed Generation, and SCS Generation Planning & Development is preferred Experience working on regulatory filings or working with Georgia PSC staff is a plus Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Broad understanding of the company's operations, policies, and procedures Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills Must be able to lead diverse working groups, maximize team effectiveness, and set clear expectations of those around them Proven ability to maneuver and operate in a political climate (state and local) Proven ability to build and leverage relationships internally and externally Proven ability to build and maintain customer relations and focus on customer service Proven ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously Proven ability to achieve buy-in to establish timelines and meet deadlines Proven ability to understand and be able to manage risk when developing a project Strong computer skills utilizing MS Office products (Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point) Strong verbal communication skills (one-on-one, small group, large group) Strong written & media-based communication skills (e-mails, presentations, summarizing) Proven ability to comprehend, write, and edit tariffs and commercial terms is a plus Behavioral Attributes: Models all aspects of Our Values Create an inclusive environment that promotes creativity to identify and develop new growth opportunities Desire to lead diverse teams and leverage others’ skills and abilities Effectively collaborate with people in a dynamic business environment Be receptive to change and seek ways to improve processes, competitiveness, and communication MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for providing support and guidance for