DER Consumer Programs Mgr

American Electric Power; San Angelo (TX); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking a senior leader to oversee DER consumer activities, including planning, acquisition, implementation, evaluation, and contracts. The role directs remote teams, ensures cost-effective programs, and maintains regulatory compliance.

You will coordinate with central DER staff, regulators, and external groups, manage budgets, and drive customer engagement while aligning DER strategies across the company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, economics, engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience or a minimum of 3 years direct experience in DER related activities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee DER resource planning, acquisition and evaluation activities.
• Approve final program design to meet goals and objectives.
• Manage contractor selection through competitive bidding and contract administration.
• Oversee program promotion, training, measurement and verification, data collection and metric reporting.

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/economics/engineering

Job description

Job Posting End Date 11-17-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Lead and manage operating company distributed energy resource (DER) consumer activities including, but not limited to, planning, acquisition, implementation, evaluation, and contract administration functions. Supervise and coach professional staff at multiple remote work locations and provide overall direction to efficiently implement cost beneficial programs, effectively manage O&M budget, and maintain full compliance with regulatory requirements related to DER consumer activities, including timely cost recovery, in harmony with other corporate functions., Implementation include procuring and managing multiple vendors and employees in areas of DER or distributed generation (DG) behind the customer meter renewable (geothermal, etc) and new technologies, and marketing and branding. Marketing includes advertising, market research, segmentation and engagement to meet company expectations.

Job Description

What You’ll Do: Oversee and lead DER resource planning, acquisition and evaluation activities. Approve final program design to meet stated goals and objectives. Manage contractor selection process thorough competitive bidding practices, where applicable, and associated contracts. Oversee all program promotion and implementation, employee and contractor training, measurement and verification, cost tracking, and other data collection / program administration / metric reporting associated with the effective implementation of OPCO-sponsored programs. Work closely with AEP central organization and sister utilities' DER staff to effectively evaluate overall program and suggest new/modified programs/deliverables, and provide overall program support. Ultimate responsibility for meeting stated goals and objectives including DER overall budget targets and improving operating customer engagement and satisfaction. Maintain successful interpersonal working relationships with state-level regulators and regulatory agency staff. Work closely with AEP central organization DER staff and public policy to develop comprehensive DER strategies. Keep abreast of related industry, regulatory, legislative and other external developments that may affect DER activities. Provide ongoing analysis of pending or enacted legislation related to DER. Work with external special interest groups, including any state- or operating company-appointed task force(s). Manage and coach professional staff in multiple remote work locations. Oversee work performed by direct reports to ensure compliance with Company's policies and overall goals and objectives. Train and mentor direct reports to provide opportunities for future advancement within the DER organization. Coordinate other DER activities and functions with appropriate AEP and operating company personnel. Maintain a comprehensive working knowledge of all aspects of DER related activities in all functional areas and the interrelationships among them. Communicate regularly with AEP and operating company organizational units to ensure understanding of expected deliverables, timetables, successes, needed process improvement, and overall roles and responsibilities. Distribute feedback from internal and external organizations to appropriate AEP and operating company personnel. Ensure operating company management, AEP DER support staff, and regulatory interface personnel are kept abreast of overall DER activities, achievements, and overall progress, through reports or other mutually-acceptable means, to facilitate appropriate and timely updates to regulatory agencies. Work with AEP DER support staff to ensure all program data, including overall program costs, participant levels, installed measures, projected impacts and other required data / metrics are sufficiently captured in the DER tracking system. Ensure all business processes and systems that will be affected by DER implementation are identified, and that the responsible AEP organizational units are notified in a timely manner. Monitor and verify that any necessary process modifications or new developments are appropriately planned and implemented in a timely manner. Coordinate with Corporate Communication on customer marketing and engagement activities (TV, radio, digital, web, social media) to align with corporate messaging and branding standards. Coordinate with Distribution in implementation of customer DER programs.

What We Are Looking For:

Education: Bachelor's degree in business, economics, engineering or related field. Experience: Minimum of 8 years' experience or a minimum of 3ears direct experience in DER related activities.

The successful candidate should possess in-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements for utility demand-side resource planning / acquisition / implementation, demonstrate mastery of highly complex utility resource planning processes, including mathematical and statistical knowledge. The incumbent should also exhibit excellent interpersonal, teamwork, verbal and written communications, and time / project management skills as well as demonstrated leadership traits. Previous Supervisor and/or Management experience is strongly preferred

Other Requirements: The successful candidate should: Possess in-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements for utility demand-side resource planning / acquisition / implementation, demonstrate mastery of highly complex utility resource planning processes, including mathematical and statistical knowledge, Exhibit excellent interpersonal, teamwork, verbal and written communications, and time / project management skills, and Demonstrate leadership traits. Relevant project management experience is desired. Instill an environment of Safety & Health in the work team. Develop and maintain a healthy and productive culture within the work team.

What You’ll Get:

In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees. Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do! At AEP, we're more than just an energy company - we're a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade: SP20-009 Compensation Range: $116,255.00 - $151,132.50

Physical Demand Level

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S - Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.

At American Electric Power, we provide more than electricity to our millions of customers - we energize possibilities. We're redefining the future of energy by reducing our carbon footprint, empowering the communities we serve and building an engaged, talented workforce. All while delivering the reliable service our customers expect. It's an exciting time in the energy industry. Are you ready to be part of it? We're looking for team members to help create the grid of the future. Learn more about our commitment to creating a supportive, inclusive work culture that values different experiences.