DER Consumer Programs Leader – Strategy & Execution

AEP; Texas; On-site; USD 116,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP is seeking a DER Consumer Programs Manager to lead and manage distributed energy resource consumer activities across multiple remote sites, ensuring cost-effective programs, regulatory compliance, and effective vendor management. The role includes coaching staff, budget oversight, and coordination with central DER teams and regulators.

The position emphasizes cross-functional leadership, program design approval, and strategic collaboration to optimize customer engagement and DER deployment

Qualifications

• Experience with utility DER/demand-side resources
• Strong leadership and team supervision skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication and project management

Responsibilities

• Oversee DER planning, acquisition and evaluation; approve program design.
• Manage contractor selection via competitive bidding and contracts.
• Oversee program promotion, training, data collection and reporting.
• Collaborate with AEP central org and sister utilities to evaluate programs.
• Ensure DER budgets, goals, and customer engagement targets are met.
• Maintain regulatory relationships with state regulators and staff.
• Coordinate DER activities with corporate communications and distribution teams.

Skills

DER planning

Vendor management

Leadership

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, economics, engineering or related field

Job description

AEP is seeking a DER Consumer Programs Manager to lead and manage distributed energy resource consumer activities across multiple remote sites, ensuring cost-effective programs, regulatory compliance, and effective vendor management. The role includes coaching staff, budget oversight, and coordination with central DER teams and regulators.

The position emphasizes cross-functional leadership, program design approval, and strategic collaboration to optimize customer engagement and DER deployment