Technology Development Manager

Duke Energy; Mount Holly (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy's Emerging Technology Office (ETO) drives the strategic use of new tech across generation, storage, transmission, and customer solutions. The Technology Development Manager will lead cross-functional teams, coordinate technology assessment, and oversee pilots, demonstrations, and documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

You will monitor trends, build partnerships with industry, startups, and academia, and contribute to regulatory filings and communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Engineering, or Computer Science plus 7+ years of related work experience; or a High School Diploma/GED with 11+ years of related work experience.
• Experience leading technology assessments, including data gathering, business case development, evaluation of alternatives, and data-driven recommendations.
• Ability to interpret technical information and apply it to business and technology development decisions.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; ability to influence across organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Monitor emerging technology trends, market developments, and industry activity to inform ETO strategy.
• Lead technology assessment, road mapping, and evaluations for pilot projects and demonstrations.
• Develop test plans, analyze results, and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage project plans, milestones, and deliverables.
• Support regulatory filings and external communications requiring technology development information.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Data-driven decision making

Education

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

High School Diploma/GED + 11 years related experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

Excel

PowerPoint

Planner

SharePoint

Power BI

Copilot

Job description

Job Summary

The work within the Emerging Technology Office (ETO) is a critical part of Duke Energy’s corporate strategy through the demonstration and deployment of emerging technologies such as long duration storage, transportation electrification, distributed intelligence, and other customer products and services. There is an increased focus on these initiatives by the company with more urgent needs for data and integration of emerging technologies into daily operations. The Technology Development Manager position will work on complex problems in engineering and emerging technology areas, with the ability to work independently and across multiple technical disciplines. A successful candidate will lead and coordinate strategic initiatives and project activities for the ETO, supporting the development and execution of technology assessment, evaluation and demonstration projects. This position will be responsible for monitoring technology trends, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, and coordination throughout the technology development lifecycle. The employee will help develop project plans, coordinate project milestones and deliverables, facilitate stakeholder engagement, monitor project performance, and support the development of project documentation and reports.

Responsibilities and duties:

Technology Evaluation & Demonstration

Monitor emerging technology trends, market developments, and industry activity to identify opportunities and inform ETO strategy.

Provide analytical leadership for technology assessment, evaluation, road mapping, and emerging technology valuations.

Manage emerging technology focused venture capital and external innovation relationships.

Conduct engineering, research, and related studies of emerging technologies with areas of expertise and apply technical knowledge to support technology development decisions. Key technology focus areas include but are not limited to generation, energy storage, transmission and distribution, transformers, energy efficiency and demand response, electric vehicles, robotics, and artificial intelligence.

Facilitate the development and execution of pilot project plans, ensuring alignment among project objectives, technical scope, stakeholder expectations, resources, timelines, and deliverables.

Develop test plans, analyze test data, and communicate test results to key stakeholders.

Apply necessary project management and control policies and standards for emerging technology initiatives, including planning, scheduling, resource coordination, risk management, and performance monitoring.

Lead the full project lifecycle from opportunity identification and assessment through development, demonstration, technology transfer, and closeout.

Strategic Partnerships, Industry Engagement & Communications

Develop and implement partnership strategies that support Emerging Technology organizational objectives.

Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, industry partners, startups, universities, venture capital firms, and other external organizations.

Lead industry benchmarking efforts and integrate external insights and lessons learned into ETO strategy and innovation practices.

Lead ETO support for regulatory filings and other external or internal communications requiring technology development information.

Represent the company at customer forums, industry organizations, trade associations, and other external engagements while exemplifying what it means to be a Duke Energy employee.

Lead education sessions, including lunch and learns, seminars, and tours.

Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills and maintain accurate project records, documentation, and files.

Innovation & Organizational Enablement

Support the development and continuous improvement of innovation, project lifecycle, technology transfer, and portfolio management processes.

Assess and prioritize R&D activities with other Lines of Business (LOB) and ensure they are aligned with their technology roadmaps and Duke Energy’s strategic objectives.

Support required legislative and/or regulatory programs, documentation and filings to ensure successful implementation of pilots/programs (e.g. NC Non-DSM/EE Rapid Prototyping).

Contribute technical and analytical expertise to the identification, analysis, and resolution of problems in areas of specialization.

Basic/Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Engineering, or Computer Science Minimum of 7 years of related work experience. In lieu of degree, a High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of 11 years of related work experience.

Desired Qualifications:

Understanding of fundamental engineering theories, principles, and practices, with the ability to interpret technical information and apply it to business and technology development decisions.

Demonstrated experience conducting technology assessments, gathering and analyzing industry data, developing business cases, evaluation alternatives, and making data-driven recommendations.

Strong understanding of technology trends and drivers shaping the future of the electric utility industry and their potential business, operational, and customer implications.

Demonstrate ability to work independently and effectively manage project and initiatives with ambiguous or evolving objectives.

Demonstrated ability to lead and facilitate cross-functional teams and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all organizational levels.

Demonstrated project management and project controls experience, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource coordination, risk management, and performance monitoring.

Prior experience in utility planning, operations, or strategy, with an understanding of generation, transmission and distribution, and customer-facing business segments.

Strong understanding of the utility regulatory construct and demonstrated ability to assess regulatory and policy considerations affecting emerging technologies.

Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical and strategic concepts to diverse audiences.

Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and related digital tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Planner, SharePoint, Power BI, and Copilot.

Working Conditions

Normal office environment. Some field working conditions, including substation and distribution environments.

Travel required 5-15%.

Hybrid Mobility Classification

Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees must live within a reasonable commute to their designated Duke Energy facility, not greater than 50 miles one way. Employees are expected to report to their assigned Duke Energy facility as required and directed by their manager, on average 3 full workdays per regular workweek.

Specific Requirement

Valid Driver's License.

Travel Requirements

• Travel required 5-15%

Relocation Assistance

• Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

No Represented/Union Position

No Represented/Union Position. No Visa Sponsored Position. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

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