Distribution Program Manager IV-V (Emerging Technologies)

FirstEnergy Corp; Annapolis (MD); In loco; USD 125.000 - 160.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Program Manager for Emerging Technologies at FirstEnergy Corp leads the development, execution, and oversight of EmT programs across FE operating companies, including BESS and DER integration. This role ensures delivery within approved scope, cost, and schedule while aligning with regulatory requirements and enterprise strategy.

The preferred reporting location is FirstEnergy Headquarters in Akron, OH, but the role can be located at any FirstEnergy location.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or related discipline required; minimum 5 years utility experience.
• Alternative: High School Diploma/GED with 7+ years of related utility distribution experience.
• 5 years of project management experience or equivalent required.
• Strong budgets, schedules, risks, and performance metrics management.
• Experience with regulatory environments and/or utility programs preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with senior leadership and external stakeholders.

Mansioni

• Lead end-to-end program management, including planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting.
• Define program scope, deliverables, timelines, budgets, and resource plans with cross-functional teams.
• Manage program execution within approved scope, cost, and schedule to achieve business outcomes.
• Monitor performance, identify risks, resolve issues, and manage escalations.
• Coordinate stakeholders across Regulatory, Engineering, IT, Legal, Strategy and external partners.
• Support regulatory filings, discovery responses, and reporting to commissions.
• Track realization of program benefits and business outcomes.
• Develop and deliver leadership updates, communications, and stakeholder engagement plans.

Conoscenze

Project management

Budgeting

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory experience

Stakeholder management

Communication with leadership

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related

Associate degree in Engineering Technology (for some tracks)

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Descrizione del lavoro

JOB DESCRIPTION

About the OpportunityThis is an open position with the FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp.

EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE ALREADY APPLIED DO NOT NEED TO APPLY AGAIN

All employees who apply for a posted position must notify their supervisors that they have applied.

Employees who have not been in their current positions for at least one year or who are in a position with specific requirements beyond one year, must obtain approval from their supervisor before applying.

The selected candidate may be offered a position within the same job family, at a level that is lower than what was posted. This will be determined based upon the results of the interview process which considers the candidate's skills, work history, experience level, and other relevant qualifications.

The Program Manager leads the development, execution, and oversight of Emerging Technologies (EmT) programs across FE operating companies. This role drives program delivery within approved scope, cost, and schedule while ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and enterprise strategy.

Programs in scope include Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), Distributed Energy Resource (DER) integration and other similar programs.

The preferred reporting location is the FirstEnergy Headquarters in Akron, OH. The role can be located at any FirstEnergy location.

This posting expires at 11:55PM on October 5, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Leading end-to-end program management, including planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting.
• Defining program scope, deliverables, timelines, budgets, and resource plans in coordination with cross-functional teams.
• Managing program execution to deliver within approved scope, cost, and schedule while achieving expected business outcomes.
• Monitoring program performance; identify risks, resolve issues, and manage escalations.
• Coordinating cross-functional stakeholders (Regulatory, Engineering, IT, Legal, Strategy) and external partners to ensure alignment and delivery.
• Supporting regulatory filings, discovery responses, and reporting to commissions and stakeholders.
• Tracking and validating realization of program benefits and business outcomes.
• Developing and delivering leadership updates, communication plans, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Ensuring compliance with safety, operational, and corporate standards.
• Supporting development of long-term strategy, technology standards, and integration of engineering and IT systems.
• Managing vendor engagement and support issue resolution as needed.
• Developing presentations and communications for leadership, internal stakeholders, and external partners.
• Demonstrating a commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Willingness to travel, including overnight, as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or related discipline and minimum 5 years related utility distribution experience are required.
• In lieu of a degree, High School Diploma / GED and minimum 7 years related utility distribution experience are required.
• 5 years of project management experience or the equivalent is required.
• Strong project management skills with an ability to develop, manage, and control multiple tasks.
• Experience with regulatory environments and/or utility programs preferred.
• Able to manage budgets, schedules, risks, and performance metrics.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with senior leadership and external stakeholders.
• Able to work across multiple departments and geographic locations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and general business systems.
• Works collaboratively and possess a willingness to work in a team environment.

Additional Qualifications for Distribution Program Manager V level

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or related discipline and minimum 7-10 years related utility distribution experience are required.
• OR Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Business, Project Management, or related discipline and minimum 8+ years of related utility distribution experience are required.
• In lieu of a degree, High School Diploma / GED and minimum 13 years related distribution experience are required.
• Minimum 6 years of project management experience or the equivalent is required.
• Greater proficiency in program leadership, stakeholder management, and independent decision-making.
• Experience supporting regulatory filings, reporting, and utility program execution.
• Knowledge of distribution system operations, emerging technologies, or DER programs preferred.

All employees must have an account to use a FirstEnergy computer to apply for jobs. If you do not know if you have an account, please contact the IT Service Desk at 330-315-4357, Option 1 - 1 for assistance. FirstEnergy Human Resources Team