Customer Programs & Products Manager_UIL

Company: Avangrid

Department: Customer Programs & Products

Job Title: Customer Programs and Products Manager

Reports to: Supervisor or Manager– Gas Sales and Products or

Supervisor or Manager– Conservation and Load Management Programs

Location: Orange,CT

The salary range depends on experience level ranging from $101,000 to $126,755.

Education & Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 5 – 7 years relevant experience in managing complex, technical programs or projects.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Electric & gas utility industry knowledge is preferred.
• Utility tariff & rate knowledge is preferred.
• Knowledge in the areas of utility related electric & gas technologies and end use customer equipment is preferred (i.e. electric vehicles, utility and customer lighting, HVAC equipment, distributed generation, etc.).
• Experience managing data and process development
• Knowledge in the areas of energy markets structures, state and federal energy law as and local regulations.

Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex developments from start to finish autonomously,
• Demonstrated experience developing/ improving complex process, particularly using software and/or digital platforms
• Results oriented with strong critical and creative thinking, decision-making and problem solving skills.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, SAP, Salesforce etc.)
• Attention to detail with strong analytical and negotiating skills.
• Excellent communicating and influencing skills with the ability to:
  • present complex, technical topics to internal and external audiences of various sizes and knowledge levels
  • write proposals, reports and other documents in a clear and concise manner to advance program initiatives from a business and regulatory perspective
  • read and interpret tariffs, regulatory orders, federal/local regulations and reports
• Strong cross functional team skills, desire to serve co-workers and provide customers with excellent service
• Proven ability to work independently and at all levels of the organization.

JOB SUMMARY:

Scope of Work - Main duties, settings, geography, reporting relationships, other relationships:

This position, in the Customer Programs and Products group, manages the development, implementation and operational requirements of new and established Electric Vehicle programs and product offerings for the Avangrid networks companies to meet or exceed growth, revenue and/or regulatory objectives. This is accomplished through superior collaboration with program implementation vendors and internal business areas, including, but not limited to, marketing, sales, regulatory, legal, procurement, engineering, operations and senior management. Success also requires an understanding of local/state/federal codes and policies and the ability to influence utility regulators.

This role will focus on Connecticut managed charging programs designed to enable Avangrid to manage the increased demand on its electrical system. Avangrid uses software and programs to work directly with EV drivers to promote better charging habits. This is done through a combination of simple behavioral nudges or direct load curtailment. Avangrid partners with software companies and/or other program administrators to implement these programs.

The Customer Programs and Products manager will continuously improve these program offerings and drive strong outcomes. The successful candidate will work directly with the manager of vehicle-grid integration programs to understand the challenge of increased EV electrical demand, design and implement programs that turn the challenge into opportunity.

MAJOR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Scope of work - range of responsibilities):

Existing Programs/Products Offerings - responsible for achieving growth, savings and profitability targets for existing program and product offerings through management activities which include:

• Developing and implementing comprehensive program/product plans through collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Responsibility for budget development, monitoring and variance reporting.
• Provide direction and guidance on tasks performed and completed by program/product support personnel including the Energy Specialists and Administrators
• Oversight of all aspects of vendor related services including initiating and advancing the procurement process, managing vendor activities, reporting and budgeting.
• Ensuring processes are efficient while meeting quality assurance standards and complying with regulatory requirements.
• Delivery of outstanding customer service by ensuring programs meet customer expectations and issues are resolved in a timely manner.
• Required internal and external reporting.

(40%, P)

New Programs/Products Offerings – responsible for the development and implementation of new and innovative offerings that meet customer needs while providing opportunities for AVANGRID. This is accomplished through:

• Developing detailed and comprehensive proposals for recommended offerings through a knowledge of energy and equipment technologies and understanding of customer needs.
• Implementation of approved new offerings to achieve critical success factors.
• Provide direction and guidance on tasks performed and completed by program/product support personnel.

Serve as company liaison for program/product initiatives with utility regulators, municipal leaders, industry peers, equipment manufacturers and trade allies to advance initiatives for the benefit of AVANGRID and customers. This involves active participation in industry/regulatory technical and policy working groups and presenting at municipal and industry workshops and/or conferences.

Responsible for timely and successful resolution of customer issues related to program and product offerings through collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders.

Proactively manage relationships and work collaboratively with the gas sales and products group, conservation and load management, key account and economic development teams to support achievement of AVANGRID and regulatory targets in these business areas.

Identify and initiate process improvement through research, planning, change management and training activities to gain efficiencies which increase customer satisfaction, reduce costs and increase profitability. (10%, S)

Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties.

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Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country

AVANGRID’s employment practices and policies are geared to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. At AVANGRID we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at careers@avangrid.com

Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within AVANGRD Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Renewables

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