Manager, ESM Operational Analytics

PacifiCorp; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with match fixed contributions

Life insurance

Tuition Assistance

Mass Transit Pass

Job summary

PacifiCorp is seeking a seasoned Manager, ESM Analytics to provide leadership for analytics, settlements, and strategic initiatives within Energy Supply Management. The role directs governance of the PCI model, scenario analysis, and operational decision support to improve ESM performance.

You will oversee market settlements, dashboards, and reporting to support executive decision making. The position partners with trading, forecasting, resource planning, and compliance teams to translate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 8 years of progressively responsible experience in utility operations, energy markets, analytics, settlements, or commercial analysis.
• Three years of leadership or management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and solve complex business problems.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of wholesale energy markets, utility operations, and commercial business processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the ESM Analytics team and departmental priorities, resources, and development.
• Oversee the administration, governance, and application of the PCI model, including scenario analysis and operational decision support.
• Direct market settlements analysis, validation, reporting, and process improvement activities.
• Develop performance metrics, dashboards, and business insights that support ESM operational and commercial objectives.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve operational efficiency, business processes, and analytical capabilities across ESM.
• Lead analytical support for major business initiatives, transactions, and special projects, including asset sales, market participation initiatives, and strategic evaluations.
• Partner with trading, forecasting, resource planning, transmission, and compliance teams to support business decisions and operational performance.
• Collaborate with the Market Policy Manager to evaluate operational impacts of market design and policy changes.
• Collaborate with the Data Science & Analytics Manager to operationalize models and advance analytical capabilities throughout ESM.
• Develop recommendations and business cases for leadership regarding operational, commercial, and strategic opportunities.
• Provide regular reporting and presentations to senior leadership on business performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Perform administrative activities necessary for effective team management, including employee development, workforce planning, budgeting, performance management, and employee safety.

Skills

leadership

analytical

communication

organizational

cross-functional initiatives

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Analytics, Operations Research, or related field

Tools

WEIM/EDAM/CAISO

Job description

Manager, ESM Operational Analytics
location: PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232
Company: PacifiCorp

POWER YOUR GREATNESS

PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, inclusion & belonging.

General Purpose

The Manager, ESM Analytics provides leadership and oversight for business analytics, operational excellence, settlements, and strategic initiatives within Energy Supply Management (ESM). The position is responsible for delivering analytical insights, improving business processes, supporting operational decision-making, and leading cross-functional projects that enhance ESM performance.

The position manages the application and governance of the PCI model, including scenario analysis, operational use cases, forecasting support, and strategic decision-making. The role oversees market settlement analysis and validation activities, develops performance metrics and reporting, identifies opportunities for operational improvement, and supports complex business initiatives affecting ESM operations.

The role serves as the business analytics and execution counterpart to the Data Science & Analytics Manager and Market Policy Manager, ensuring analytical tools, operational processes, and strategic initiatives are effectively translated into business.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the ESM Analytics team and departmental priorities, resources, and development.
• Oversee the administration, governance, and application of the PCI model, including scenario analysis and operational decision support.
• Direct market settlements analysis, validation, reporting, and process improvement activities.
• Develop performance metrics, dashboards, and business insights that support ESM operational and commercial objectives.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve operational efficiency, business processes, and analytical capabilities across ESM.
• Lead analytical support for major business initiatives, transactions, and special projects, including asset sales, market participation initiatives, and strategic evaluations.
• Partner with trading, forecasting, resource planning, transmission, and compliance teams to support business decisions and operational performance.
• Collaborate with the Market Policy Manager to evaluate operational impacts of market design and policy changes.
• Collaborate with the Data Science & Analytics Manager to operationalize models and advance analytical capabilities throughout ESM.
• Develop recommendations and business cases for leadership regarding operational, commercial, and strategic opportunities.
• Provide regular reporting and presentations to senior leadership on business performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Perform administrative activities necessary for effective team management, including employee development, workforce planning, budgeting, performance management, and employee safety.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Analytics, Operations Research, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8 years of progressively responsible experience in utility operations, energy markets, analytics, settlements, or commercial analysis.
• Three years of leadership or management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and solve complex business problems.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of wholesale energy markets, utility operations, and commercial business processes.

Preferences

• MBA or other advanced degree.
• Experience with WEIM, EDAM, CAISO, or other organized electricity markets.
• Experience with market settlements and utility commercial operations.
• Experience supporting major business transactions or strategic initiatives.
• Knowledge of PacifiCorp Energy Supply Management operations.

Benefits

At PacifiCorp, we understand that living a healthy lifestyle isn't just about your physical health — your mental, financial, and social wellbeing also play an important role. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to help you live a more balanced lifestyle.

Our benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option. For union employees, matching contributions vary by union. For nonunion, PacifiCorp makes a fixed contribution equal to 4% of your eligible pay each year for new hires. In addition, PacifiCorp matches 100% of the first 6% you contribute.
• Life insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.

Work Life Balance

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Time off varies by employee type (Union or Non-Union)
• Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing

For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US

Additional Information

Req Id: 115080
Company Code: PACIFICORP
Primary Location: PORTLAND 100% ONSITE
Department: Power Supply
Schedule: Full-Time
Personnel Subarea: Exempt
Hiring Range: $134,800 - $185,350
This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 20.00% of salary.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.

Nearest Major Market: Portland Oregon

Career Segment: Sustainability, Business Process, Compliance, MBA, Supply, Energy, Management, Legal, Operations

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