T&D Investment Planning Manager

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T&D Investment Planning Manager

AESs US Transmission and Distribution (T&D) businesses in Indiana and Ohio are seeking an Investment Planning Leader to coordinate and develop long-term capital budgets. This position will be responsible for managing a $500M portfolio of CapEx projects that include asset replacements maintenance customer growth Smart Grid renewable energy integration and general operations. The leader will drive the customer and business value through optimizing the portfolio using AESs planning system Copperleaf Portfolio. The Investment Planning Leader will manage the annual CapEx budget submission for the US Utilities. Finally this position will drive the analysis of projects submitted by stakeholders across the US T&D businesses to ensure projects provide the desired value and risk mitigation to customers and the business.

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead the team to manage the $800M US Utilities CapEx project portfolio to drive optimal outcomes for customers and the business.
• Present optimized CapEx portfolios to Financial Planning & Analysis and other business stakeholders.
• Develop strategy to foster and maintain cooperative relationships with stakeholders in T&D Global AES businesses regulators and other parties interested in economic regulatory matters affecting US T&D.
• Lead team to validate projects submitted for budget through the Technical Review Process.
• Evaluate strategic alternatives and investment opportunities for AES and prepare analysis and materials to support recommendations.
• Manage the continued implementation and enhancement of the Copperleaf Portfolio Investment Planning tool.
• Manage the T&D Value Framework and ensure that project valuation metrics align with business goals.
• Champion the Integrated Planning Process Project Stage-Gate Process and the Global CapEx Process.
• Develop and lead training for users for the Copperleaf Portfolio tool.
• Utilize data analytics tools to enhance CapEx decision making.
• Utilize Management of Change and Asset Governance processes for controlling the modification of equipment systems and processes.
• Serve as a representative of the company as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education Four-year college degree in Business Finance or Engineering. A masters degree in Business Administration Finance or related field is a plus.
• Experience 3-5 years in budget and/or portfolio management.

• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office 365 tools required. Experience with SAP and Copperleaf C55 are a plus.
• Established knowledge of project management practices.
• General understanding of the regulated T&D utility business assets and systems. Experience with Smart Grid DER integration and other trends changing the industry are a plus.

• Demonstrated ability to achieve results and operate with minimal supervision.
• Strong communicator both oral and written. Experience in making presentations to upper management.
• Proven leadership abilities to drive process change initiatives across the organization.

• Ability to manage and work multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Languages English. Spanish is a plus.
• Travel Less than 10%

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