Exelon

ComEd - Business Program Manager

Oak Brook, IL

full_time

About This Job

Who We Are

We're powering a cleaner, brighter future.

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.

Are you in?

Primary Purpose

Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of projects or programs, including process improvements within the Capacity Planning and Management - Distribution Executive Category. Assist in developing business plans, project charters, and performance metrics in support of business objectives. Perform various assignments including requests for financial and operational reports, data analysis, and/or performance measurement. The Program Manager actively engages with, updates, and supports Leadership regarding Program status, priorities, and decisions required to advance towards milestones and benefit realization.

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

Primary Duties

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Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the various Capacity Planning and Management - Distribution Programs. Hold Program workstreams accountable to ensure projects are on target through review of project deliverables and reporting

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Create and socialize strategic planning of programmatic investments inclusive of a 5-year investment plan (LRP), governance and oversight program ITN’s (Capital and Expense), and analysis and qualification of program value (business case) and effectiveness. Develop Business Case for actuals analysis in partnership with Project Management, Capacity Planning, Reliability Engineering and Substation Engineering. Prepare, review, and analyze reports, controls, and other financial & operational information for specific projects and initiatives.

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Align Program workstream plans, scope, schedule, and budget for defined project milestones in accordance with applicable standards, and provide guidance and oversight as necessary

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Monitor resource (people, materials, etc.) availability at the Program level to identify risks, constraints, and other challenges in a timely fashion

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Lead or support change management activities for projects, programs, and initiatives. Develop and implement training of employees and external personnel for new processes and procedures. Develop and implement effective business readiness procedures.

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Participate in process improvement task forces. Provide benchmarking analysis. Prepare status reports to leadership.

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Understand business processes and provide guidance for end users.

Job Scope

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This is an individual contributor position that works under general supervision and frequently performs non-routine work. This position is expected to resolve most questions and problems through interaction with internal and/or external stakeholders, directors, managers, and staff across the organization, and refers only the most complex issues to higher levels. On occasion, the position may mentor less experienced colleagues.

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Direct impact on budget is moderate. This position has a direct impact on the Company's performance regarding several key indicators operational costs, System Average Interruption Frequency Index (SAIFI), Customer Average Interruption Duration Index (CAIDI) and Customer Satisfaction by managing scope, budget and schedule to within approved parameters, and providing structured and detailed reports to the appropriate Management team. Supports the development of key projects/programs/initiatives to ensure complete and successful implementation. Tracks key milestones. Cost of failure would have a moderate impact on Exelon reliability and financial goals.

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This position is also key to maintaining the company's image and good standing with customers, regulators, and shareholders in regard to developing, coordinating, and implementing projects/programs/initiatives that have a direct link to either customer experience, reliability, or the bottom-line results of the organization.

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Contacts:

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This position requires interfacing across Exelon Corporation with various levels of personnel in Customer Operations, IT, Regional Operations, Distribution Operations, Transmission Operations, Corporate Security, Communications, Regulatory, and Legal. The ability to build relationships across the organization is important.

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Will regularly support cross-functional and cross company teams responsible for the integration of best practices through the organization. Supports the establishment of business plans and objectives for multiple areas / departments. Prepares performance indicators and other reports to monitor results.

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Partner with Capacity Planning, project management, and other stakeholders to develop Engineering Design Resource Allocation Strategy (Regional vs EOC)

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Provide strategic guidance for engineering scope prioritization, challenges, and analysis, in partnership with Area Planners, Substation Engineering, Regional Engineering, Project Management, and others.

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Ensure that dependencies across projects and programs are accounted for avoiding unexpected delays and budget over or under-runs

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Provide guidance and recommendations to revise, enhance, and/or develop new policies, standards, processes, and best practices reducing risk and improving efficiencies

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Lead challenge sessions and Program-level analysis to benchmark current practices and drive continuous improvement leveraging digital tools to reduce administrative effort

Minimum Qualifications

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Bachelor's degree in a business or S.T.E.M. field with 2 - 4 years related business experience OR in lieu of bachelor's degree, High School diploma and 3 - 6 years related business experience.

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General understanding of applicable standards, methods, processes and practices, business fundamentals, and performance metrics in the specific functional area supported by this position (e.g., electric or gas operations, customer service, transmission and substation, distribution system operations, regulatory and external affairs).

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Strong proficiency in standard software applications (e.g., Microsoft Project, Visio, Excel, & PowerPoint), and relevant specialized business applications (e.g., project portfolio management, requirements/test management, CIS/CRM, customer self-service, telephony, EPS, EAM, work management, & outage management) to support business needs.

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Demonstrated business acumen with general problem solving and analytical/financial skills and a willingness to accept increased responsibilities.

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Demonstrated ability to establish trust, meet deadlines, communicate effectively, and accept accountability of multiple tasks.

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Customer driven with demonstrated good written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

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MBA or Master's degree in a business or S.T.E.M. field.

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General knowledge of the practices, procedures and principles of project management.

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Certification as : Certified Associate in Project Mgmt (CAPM) OR Project Management Professional (PMP) OR Six Sigma Black Belt

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Demonstrated general analytical skills for project evaluation including analysis of projects with economic, financial, risk and decision analysis. Skilled in business case development.

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Experience with WPT, EPS, and AS8.

Benefits Benefits

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Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $72,000.00/Yr. – $99,000.00/Yr.

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Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 10%

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401(k) match and annual company contribution

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Medical, dental and vision insurance

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Life and disability insurance

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Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave

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Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support

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Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement

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Referral bonus program

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And much more

Note: Exelon-sponsored compensation and benefit programs may vary or not apply based on length of service, job grade, job classification or represented status. Eligibility will be determined by the written plan or program documents.

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