Emerging Technologies: Distribution Program Lead

FirstEnergy Corp; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstEnergy Corp is seeking a Program Manager for Emerging Technologies to lead the development, execution, and oversight of EM Technologies programs across FE operating companies, including BESS and DER integration. Reporting location is FirstEnergy Headquarters; role is flexible across locations.

The position requires 5+ years in program management, strong cross-functional collaboration skills, and experience with regulatory filings and enterprise strategy; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or related discipline is required.
• 5 years of project management experience is required.
• Experience with regulatory environments and/or utility programs is preferred.

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.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory environments

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication with leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business/PM

Associate degree (optional)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Enterprise business systems

Job description

FirstEnergy Corp is seeking a Program Manager for Emerging Technologies to lead the development, execution, and oversight of EM Technologies programs across FE operating companies, including BESS and DER integration. Reporting location is FirstEnergy Headquarters; role is flexible across locations.

The position requires 5+ years in program management, strong cross-functional collaboration skills, and experience with regulatory filings and enterprise strategy; travel may be required.