Technology Transfer Specialist

Ameren Services Company; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 91,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage on date of hire

Pension plan

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Ameren Services is seeking a Technology Transfer Specialist to independently manage research, technology transfer, and innovation programs, serving as the primary contact for assigned relationships and coordinating cross-functional workstreams with internal partners.

You will evaluate opportunities, develop recommendations, lead business case analyses, manage budgets, and connect investments to Ameren's operational needs and corporate priorities while driving process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, environmental science, project management, or a related discipline from an accredited university or college.
• Five or more years of relevant experience in technology transfer, applied research and development, utility operations or planning, project management, procurement, financial analysis, innovation, or a related field.
• Master's degree in management, engineering, business administration, or a related discipline preferred.
• Professional certification, such as P.E. or PMP, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead key aspects of assigned research relationships (e.g., EPRI, EIP, universities) and coordinate with advisors, partners and stakeholders to align activities with priorities.
• Monitor utility-industry trends and translate findings into business opportunities.
• Lead analyses for research opportunities and develop clear recommendations for leadership.
• Manage technology transfer and innovation budget activities, including planning, forecasts, contracts, invoices, and governance.
• Lead university programs and subject matter expert groups, including governance and deliverables.

Skills

Strong analytical and critical-think

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, environmental science or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

About Ameren Services (B&CS)

Ameren Services provides administrative support and services to Ameren Corporation and its operating companies, subsidiaries and affiliates. Ameren Services includes a wide range of skill sets and roles, from finance and legal experts to digital and cyber specialists, plus those charged with ensuring environmental compliance and operational safety. Together, we help execute a strategy that enables Ameren to deliver superior long-term value to customers, shareholders and the environment.

Our benefits include:

• Medical coverage on date of hire
• 100% employer paid cash balance pension plan
• 401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hire
• Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays
• Paid parentalleave and family caregiver leave

Visit our Benefits & Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees.

About the Position

The Technology Transfer Specialist independently manages assigned research, technology transfer, and innovation programs and workstreams. The role serves as a primary point of contact for assigned relationships, leads cross-functional coordination, evaluates technology and research opportunities, develops recommendations, and connects investments and program activities to Ameren's operational needs and corporate priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead key aspects of assigned EPRI, EIP, university, and other research relationships, serving as the primary point of contact and coordinating with advisors, business partners, and internal stakeholders to align program selections, activities, and deliverables with operational needs and corporate priorities.
• Monitor current and emerging utility-industry scientific trends, technologies, innovations, and evolving business models; translate findings into relevant business implications and opportunities.
• Lead business case, value, cost, benefit, risk, and implementation analyses for research and innovation opportunities and develop clear recommendations for stakeholder and leadership consideration.
• Manage assigned Technology Transfer and Innovation budget activities, including annual planning, forecasts, accruals, requisitions, contracts, purchase orders, invoices, expenditure reporting, governance compliance, and resolution of complex discrepancies.
• Manage assigned university programs and subject matter expert groups, including governance, meetings, commitments, deliverables, engagement, and evaluation of technical and business value.
• Lead project and financial analysis for prospective research requests and recommend funding, participation, prioritization, or other actions.
• Manage multiple programs or cross-functional workstreams, establish work plans, independently prioritize activities, resolve complex issues, monitor risk, and communicate status and decisions.
• Prepare and present reports, dashboards, executive briefings, and recommendations, and lead process improvements that increase the efficiency, visibility, data quality, and business value of technology transfer and innovation activities.
• Provide functional guidance, knowledge sharing, and informal coaching to less experienced team members and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in engineering, business, environmental science, project management, or a related discipline from an accredited university or college.
• Five or more years of relevant experience in technology transfer, applied research and development, utility operations or planning, project management, procurement, financial analysis, innovation, or a related field required.
• Experience leading utility R&D, technology evaluation, strategic planning, budgeting, procurement, cross-functional projects, or innovation programs preferred.
• Master's degree in management, engineering, business administration, or a related discipline preferred.
• Professional certification, such as P.E. or PMP, preferred.

In Addition to the Above Qualifications, the Successful Candidate Will Demonstrate

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to evaluate alternatives, navigate ambiguity, solve complex problems, and develop defensible recommendations.
• Ability to independently manage programs and cross-functional workstreams, balance competing priorities, and make sound decisions within delegated authority.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and stakeholder-influence skills, including the ability to translate technical topics for varied audiences.
• Ability to connect research and innovation activities to operational needs, investment value, and corporate priorities.
• Ability to lead through influence, facilitate decisions, and build productive relationships with internal leaders, subject matter experts, and external partners.
• Strong working knowledge of utility-industry technologies, research programs, financial and governance processes, and evolving business models.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, and SharePoint.

Additional Information

Ameren's selection process includes a series of interviews and may include an assessment process. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.

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Compensation Range:

$90,500.00 - $140,300.00

At Ameren, base salary is one component of a competitive compensation package for employees. Our pay ranges are broad to allow for movement within our organization and to accommodate different skill sets and levels of expertise. We take into consideration a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, and internal equity when determining the base salary offered. Roles are eligible for additional rewards including annual incentive payments based on individual and company performance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other class, trait, or status protected by law.