Remote DER Programs Leader

American Electric Power; Abilene (TX); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power seeks a senior leader to oversee DER consumer activities, including planning, acquisition, implementation, evaluation, and contracts. The role supervises staff across multiple remote locations and ensures cost-effective programs compliant with regulatory requirements.

You will drive program design, vendor management, and data-driven metrics while coordinating with central DER teams and corporate communications to advance customer engagement and DER initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years' experience in DER related activities.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements for utility demand-side resource planning / acquisition / implementation.
• Experience supervising/mentoring staff and managing programs across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee DER resource planning, acquisition and evaluation activities and approve final program design.
• Manage contractor selection and competitive bidding processes and related contracts.
• Oversee program promotion, training, data collection, cost tracking and metric reporting for DER programs.
• Collaborate with central DER staff and sister utilities to assess and refine programs.
• Ensure goals, budgets and regulatory commitments are met and improve customer engagement and satisfaction.
• Develop DER strategies with policy teams and monitor regulatory developments.
• Coach staff across remote locations and maintain compliance with company policies.
• Coordinate DER activities with corporate communications and distribution teams.

Skills

DER planning

Contract management

Stakeholder communication

Budget management

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, economics, engineering or related field

Job description

American Electric Power seeks a senior leader to oversee DER consumer activities, including planning, acquisition, implementation, evaluation, and contracts. The role supervises staff across multiple remote locations and ensures cost-effective programs compliant with regulatory requirements.

You will drive program design, vendor management, and data-driven metrics while coordinating with central DER teams and corporate communications to advance customer engagement and DER initiatives