Grid Modernization Tech Program Lead - Hybrid

City of Austin; United States; Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work available

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

City of Austin is seeking a Program Manager of Advanced Grid Technologies to lead smart grid and grid modernization initiatives. The role focuses on planning, budgeting, vendor management, and cross-functional collaboration to improve distribution reliability and resilience.

Responsibilities include developing strategic plans, overseeing contracts, performing market research, and presenting metrics to executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering related field.
• Five years of related experience, two years in program or project management.
• Knowledge of electric utility operations and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage Smart Grid, Grid Modernization, and AE advanced programs.
• Develop short- and long-term strategic plans and roadmaps.
• Create and manage budgets for technology projects and contracts.
• Lead cross-functional teams and vendor contracts.
• Produce business cases and responses to RFPs to support programs.
• Facilitate executive steering committees and internal communications.

Skills

Electric utility operations

Data analysis

Budget planning

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering

Electrical Engineering degree

PE license

Tools

Outage analysis tools

Project management software

Job description

City of Austin is seeking a Program Manager of Advanced Grid Technologies to lead smart grid and grid modernization initiatives. The role focuses on planning, budgeting, vendor management, and cross-functional collaboration to improve distribution reliability and resilience.

Responsibilities include developing strategic plans, overseeing contracts, performing market research, and presenting metrics to executives.