Electric Distribution Program Manager

Dominion Energy; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Job summary

Dominion Energy seeks a Program Manager to develop and manage strategic programs enhancing Electric Distribution workflows through AI. This hybrid role involves creating long-term goals and overseeing project budgets while leading partnerships across departments.

Ideal candidates will have 7-8+ years of electric utility experience and strong skills in leadership and advanced analytics. Join Dominion Energy to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a range of benefits and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 7-8+ years related electric utility industry and/or generative AI experience.
• Prior experience in team and process management.
• Ability to identify and assess risks and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Developing and managing strategic programs with AI focus.
• Leading the development of strategic business partnerships.
• Collaborating with business teams to refine AI-driven processes.

Skills

Electric utility industry experience

Generative AI experience

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Risk assessment skills

Familiarity with cloud-based ML

Data privacy awareness

User-friendly interface development

Version control (Git)

Agile methodologies

Feedback gathering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics

Tools

Power BI

Azure ML

AWS SageMaker

GCP Vertex AI

Job description

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Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career. Review the position below and apply today.

We offer a hybrid 3-2 work schedule (three days in the office, two days of teleworking) to accommodate the need for flexibility.

Military service members and veterans with ranks from E5-E9, W1-CW5, or O3-O6, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.

Job Summary

This role includes dual responsibility for developing and managing programs to support the organization's strategic direction, with a specialized focus on leveraging AI to enhance Electric Distribution workflows and productivity. The Program Manager will create and manage long‑term goals, budgets, operating plans, and business cases to achieve prescribed programmatic objectives, including the deployment of AI‑powered solutions to support productivity, knowledge transfer, and technical and engineering analysis.

Lead the development of strategic business partnerships across internal departments, external customers, regulatory bodies, and industry peers, while serving as a consistent and accurate spokesperson for the company. This role involves researching, developing, and implementing AI solutions to support business stakeholders and delivering timely status reports throughout the implementation lifecycle. Collaborate with Electric Distribution business teams to refine processes—particularly those leveraging AI and advanced analytics—and ensure transparent communication with stakeholders regarding project decisions. Support contract negotiations and regulatory filings, including RFPs, while maintaining compliance and execution standards. Monitor budgets, establish project timelines and milestones, and manage scope, scope of changes, and project costs. Drive customer outreach and ensure fulfillment of customer commitments.

Note: Relevant programs include: Broadband, DER Interconnects, Strategic US and Outdoor Lighting.

• 7-8+ years related electric utility industry and/or generative AI experience.
• Prior experience in both team and process management.
• Strong leadership, organizational, resolution management, and team building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to identify and assess risks and opportunities.
• Strong understanding of generative AI principles, transformer architectures, and attention mechanisms.
• Familiarity with cloud‑based ML platforms (Azure ML, AWS SageMaker, GCP Vertex AI, etc.).
• Awareness of data privacy regulations and secure handling of sensitive utility data.
• Ability to build user‑friendly interfaces for engineering and field staff (Power BI, Power Apps).
• Experience with version control (Git), agile development methodologies, and collaborative coding environments.
• Strong communications skills to explain AI concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work with engineers, analysts, and field crews to gather feedback and iterate on solutions.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred in:

• Electrical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering Technology
• Computer Science
• Data Science
• Information Systems
• Software Engineering
• Applied Mathematics
• Other related STEM fields

An equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of the preferred degree.

Working Conditions

Travel Up to 25%

Export Control

Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.

Other Information

We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our benefits, click here dombenefits.com.

Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.

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