Technology Development Manager

Jobtailor

Town of Florida (NY)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a seasoned professional to lead emerging technology strategy within the energy sector. You will evaluate technologies, manage external partnerships, and drive roadmaps from concept to deployment across generation, storage, transmission, distribution, and related domains.

Ideal candidates excel in data-driven decision making, cross-functional collaboration, and communicating complex findings to stakeholders.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent with significant related experience.
Minimum 7 years of related work experience.
Understanding of engineering principles and practices.
Experience with technology assessments, data analysis, and business cases.
Knowledge of trends shaping the electric utility industry.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage evolving objectives.
Project management and controls experience.

Responsibilities

Monitor emerging technology trends and inform strategy.
Provide analytical leadership for technology assessment, roadmapping, and valuations.
Manage venture capital and external innovation relationships.
Conduct studies of emerging technologies.
Support decisions across generation, energy storage, transmission, and distribution.
Facilitate pilot project plans and test plans.
Apply project management policies including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.
Lead projects from opportunity to closeout and transfer.
Develop and implement partnership strategies.
Build relationships with stakeholders, startups, universities, and VCs.
Lead industry benchmarking and integrate insights into strategy and practices.
Support regulatory filings and technology development communications.
Represent the organization at forums and associations.
Lead education sessions and tours.
Maintain accurate project records and documentation.
Improve innovation and portfolio management processes.
Assess and prioritize R&D activities with other lines of business.
Support regulatory programs and filings for pilots.
Contribute technical and analytical expertise to resolve problems.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Information Systems, Engineering, or Computer Science

High School Diploma or GED + 11 years experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

Excel

PowerPoint

Planner

SharePoint

Power BI

Job description

• 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
• Support technology development decisions across generation, energy storage, transmission and distribution, transformers, energy efficiency and demand response, electric vehicles, robotics, and artificial intelligence
• Facilitate development and execution of pilot project plans
• Develop test plans, analyze test data, and communicate test results
• Apply project management and control policies and standards, including planning, scheduling, resource coordination, risk management, and performance monitoring
• Lead projects from opportunity identification and assessment through development, demonstration, technology transfer, and closeout
• Develop and implement partnership strategies
• Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders, industry partners, startups, universities, venture capital firms, and other external organizations
• Lead industry benchmarking and integrate external insights into ETO strategy and innovation practices
• Support regulatory filings and technology development communications
• Represent Duke Energy at customer forums, industry organizations, trade associations, and other external engagements
• Lead education sessions, including lunch and learns, seminars, and tours
• Maintain accurate project records, documentation, and files
• Improve innovation, project lifecycle, technology transfer, and portfolio management processes
• Assess and prioritize R&D activities with other Lines of Business and align them with technology roadmaps and strategic objectives
• Support legislative and regulatory programs, documentation, and filings for pilots and programs
• Contribute technical and analytical expertise to identify, analyze, and resolve specialized problems

Requirements

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
Understanding of fundamental engineering theories, principles, and practices
Experience conducting technology assessments, gathering and analyzing industry data, developing business cases, evaluating alternatives, and making data-driven recommendations
Understanding of technology trends and drivers shaping the electric utility industry
Ability to work independently and manage projects and initiatives with ambiguous or evolving objectives
Ability to lead and facilitate cross-functional teams and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
Project management and project controls experience, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource coordination, risk management, and performance monitoring
Experience in utility planning, operations, or strategy
Understanding of generation, transmission and distribution, and customer-facing business segments
Understanding of the utility regulatory construct and regulatory and policy considerations affecting emerging technologies
Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills
Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Excel, PowerPoint, Planner, SharePoint, Power BI, and Copilot
Normal office and some field working conditions, including substation and distribution environments
Valid Driver's License
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future
Must possess all basic/required qualifications

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in technology assessment, project management, and strategic planning within the electric utility sector. Capable of leading cross-functional teams and managing relationships with stakeholders to drive innovation and regulatory compliance.

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