Senior Commercial Development Manager

Puget Sound Energy
life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Washington, Bellevue
Oct 13, 2024
Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now. PSE'sEnergy Resource Developmentteam is looking for qualified candidates to fill anopenSenior Commercial Development Managerposition! Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process. Job Description Over the next seven years, PSE must acquire new renewable and non-emitting resources of approximately 6,700 MW to comply with Washington State's Clean Energy Transformation Act (CETA). This effectively doubles PSE's current owned and contracted generating capacity and is more than PSE has acquired in its 150-year history. This position leads and coordinates all aspects of resource acquisitions of utility-scale energy generation and storage resources within the business initiatives group. This includes owning financial results, running stakeholder meetings, and creating management presentations. Upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE's operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities. Promotes and supports a culture of total safety. Job Responsibilities Lead strategy development and implementation plans for presentation to senior management for recommended resource acquisitions (including, but not limited to, wind, solar, hydroelectric, energy storage, biodiesel, and other dispatchable resources,). Leads implementation of project plans across multi-disciplinary project teams; includes creating and maintaining project schedules, budgets, and action items. Conducts or manages business, operational, financial, and policy level analyses needed to evaluate potential projects while considering PSE's current position and how best to maximize the value of current energy resource assets. Work includes analysis to quantify the impact of prospective State or Federal policy changes. Leads external representative(s) on assigned projects, including identifying, negotiating, and managing partner relationships and commercial contracts. Collaborates with long-term resource and planning groups inside PSE to review asset acquisitions. Analytic techniques include net present value, discounted cash flow, Monte Carlo simulations, and portfolio optimization, Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in engineering, finance, economics, business administration, or equivalent combination of education and/or work experience 5 years relevant work experience, including 3 years asset development and acquisition experience Experience in the utility, oil, gas or independent power sector and experience in project development or commercial acquisitions Knowledge of financial and accounting principles Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills Strong written and verbal communication skills, and an ability to interact with all levels of an organization Desired Qualifications Master's degree in finance, economics, business, or related field Knowledge of project management principles, processes and techniques applied in a utility setting Additional Information At PSE we value and respect our employees and provide them opportunities to excel. We offer a competitive compensation and rewards package. The pay range for this position is$88,000.00-$146,500.00, and this position is eligible for annual goals based incentive bonuses. PSE offers a suite of benefits to our employees. Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance. There are additional voluntary options of supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee assistance program (EAP). For long term savings, PSE offers a 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan. Employees will also receive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year.Detailed benefit overviews can be found on our Career page - Why Work For Us (pse.com). Families and businesses depend on PSE to provide the energy they need to pursue their dreams. Our steadfast commitment to serving Washington communities with safe, dependable and efficient energy started in 1873. Today we're building the Northwest's energy future through efforts like our award winning energy efficiency programs and our leadership in renewable energy. Puget Sound Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status or presence of a disability that with or without reasonable accommodation does not prevent performance of the essential functions of the job, or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources Staffing department at jobs@pse.com or 425-462-3017.