Emerging Tech Strategy & Pilot Leader

Duke Energy; Saint Petersburg (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy's Emerging Technology Office seeks a Technology Development Manager to lead and coordinate strategic initiatives in engineering and emerging tech, driving assessment, evaluation, and demonstration projects.

The role monitors technology trends, guides cross-functional teams, develops project plans, and ensures milestones, deliverables, and reports align with Duke Energy's strategic objectives and regulatory requirements. Travel 5-15% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Engineering, or Computer Science is required.
• Minimum of 7 years of related work experience.
• In lieu of degree, a High School Diploma/GED with 11+ years of related experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Monitor technology trends and inform ETO strategy.
• Provide analytical leadership for technology assessments and roadmapping.
• Manage venture capital and external innovation relationships.
• Conduct studies and apply technical knowledge to support decisions.
• Lead pilot project plans ensuring alignment of objectives, scope, resources, and timelines.
• Develop test plans and communicate results to stakeholders.
• Lead full project lifecycle from opportunity to closeout.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Communication skills

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Engineering, or Computer Science

Master's degree in Information Systems, Engineering, or Computer Science

PhD in Information Systems, Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Planner

SharePoint

Copilot

Job description

Duke Energy's Emerging Technology Office seeks a Technology Development Manager to lead and coordinate strategic initiatives in engineering and emerging tech, driving assessment, evaluation, and demonstration projects.

The role monitors technology trends, guides cross-functional teams, develops project plans, and ensures milestones, deliverables, and reports align with Duke Energy's strategic objectives and regulatory requirements. Travel 5-15% may be required.