Sr Mgr, Ops Planning

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Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient.

We're powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community service. We are a Fortune 200 company, 19,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10 million customers at six energy companies -- Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco).

In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking. And since we know transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.

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Primary Purpose:

Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

Primary Duties:

• Manage Operations Control Center clearance activities following establish operating practices and procedures for scheduled and emergent work, system risk, system integrity, loading, and system restoration. Manage clearance-writing personnel and maintain proper staffing levels consistent with distribution system activity levels. Resolve OCC resource constraints. Oversee the Operations Planning and System Manager budget. (30%)
• Manage the substation and distribution out of configuration items to ensure timely completion based on system risk. (15%)
• Oversee the development and management of all contingency/emergency plans, including restoration of power activities, power quality, system configuration, customer issues, load management, and system restoration activities. Establish and facilitate evolution of technical platforms (OMS, Passport, SCADA, Mobile Data, Automated Metering, Communications, Customer Systems, GPS, etc.), to drive top performance. (15%)
• Develop and sustain a culture that fosters high performance culture and a learning organization. Provide leadership in promoting a safe, motivated, productive, diverse workforce. Establish policies and procedures to provide direction, guidance and assistance to clearance writing personnel and system engineers on distribution system operation. (10%)
• Provide leadership to the Clearance Writers and System Managers. Provide timely and accurate feedback regarding performance and operations. Conduct performance planning and appraisal process and identifies opportunities for growth and learning. Facilitates open and honest communications, assures upward communication, and drives self-critical assessments fostering a learning environment. (10%)
• Provide communication, coordination and direction to resources required for the planning of work schedules across all regions and DSO. Exercise decision-making authority for internal planning priorities. Provide conflict resolution. Establish and monitor project performance measures. Resolve and communicate project and individual performance issues. (10%)
• Interface with other departments and represent OCC to other business units regarding electric planning schedules. Manage communications and interfaces with internal and external customers including other utilities, major customers, and regional municipalities. (5%)
• Provide an Emergency Management leadership role for the DSO. (5%)

Job Scope:

• Direct Reports = 7
• Indirect Reports = 28
• Financial Scope: Oversees a budget of $1 to 2.5m
• Designated authority responsible for the safe, reliable operation of the Electric and Gas Distribution System including Network Operations, 138kv, 69kv, 34kv, 12kV and 4kV lines and substations. Responsible for the preparation, scheduling and execution of planned switching and clearances.
• The consequences of operating errors, inaction, or improper system operation could cost the company millions of dollars in direct, indirect, and intangible costs. Actions have direct impact on the company's Operations schedule execution and system integrity.
• Contacts: Regular interaction with senior management, other departmental management, major customers, and community organizations, and electric distribution industry groups.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, management or related field
• 10 years Distribution System operations experience
• In lieu of degree, 12-15 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of electric and gas Distributions System Operations and support systems
• Demonstrated Emergency Management Oversight skills
• 3-5 years of supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in business or related field
• Demonstrated leadership ability in a high performance culture
• Demonstrated ability to build consensus, establish trust, communicate effectively and foster culture change
• Demonstrated business acumen

Benefits:

• Annual salary will vary based on a candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: USD $138,400.00/Yr. - USD $207,600.00/Yr.
• Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 25% plus an additional $25K annually
• 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 (based on position)
• Long Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions
• Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance and fitness reimbursement
• Referral bonus program
• And much more