Transmission Development Manager

AEP; New Albany (OH); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards package

On-site work environment

Job summary

American Electric Power (AEP) is seeking a senior business-strategy professional to lead competitive transmission and energy storage initiatives. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, analyze financial and regulatory inputs, and prepare presentations for executive stakeholders.

In this role, you will collaborate with policy, regulatory, finance, and budgeting functions, support expert testimony, and drive strategic initiatives across the organization while leading a small team to deliver

Qualifications

• Ten years of experience in financial or business-strategy roles.
• MBA preferred.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Strategize to attain competitive bid development opportunities for electric transmission investments and grid-scale energy storage.
• Manage and perform proposal and bid development with cross-functional teams and complex financial analysis.
• Research market conditions to support recommendations and participate in discussions with utilities, vendors and stakeholders.
• Support finance and regulatory functions including budgets, filings, and expert witness testimony as needed.
• Review presentations for the board, senior leadership, and conferences.
• Lead and oversee work of team members.

Skills

Analytical

Oral and written communication

Presentation skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Summary

Primarily focus on development of competitive-regulated electric transmission infrastructure bids in an effort to drive growth both within and beyond the AEP footprint, development of off-footprint grid-scale energy storage solutions, as well as other corporate business development initiatives. Work with internal stakeholders to support the policy, regulatory, finance, and budgeting responsibilities of the business unit and these initiatives. Participate as assigned in the development of Transource competitive proposals and energy storage opportunities by supporting input and activities of transmission planning, engineering, procurement, project management, operations, maintenance, compliance, cost estimation, regulatory and financing. Provide detailed financial and market analysis related to the development of strategic initiatives, benchmarks and maintaining measurements of the organization's performance with both utility and non-utility competitors. Prepare and conduct presentations, reports, talking points, and summaries in support of competitive transmission development and advocacy efforts. Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the transmission organization, and with internal and external customers. Provide support to various strategic teams and programs. Lead and oversee work of other members of the team.

Job Description

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Strategize to attain competitive bid development opportunities for electric transmission infrastructure investments and grid-scale energy storage solutions.

Manage and perform proposal and bid development via multi-functional teams consisting of internal and external resources including performing complex financial analysis, drafting content and coordinating and consolidating input from internal and external organizations.

Research internal and external transmission market conditions to support recommendations on markets, competitors, trends, etc. and actively participate in discussions with market participants such as utilities, vendors and other stakeholders and decision-makers.

Lead and work with accounting, finance, regulatory, and budgeting to support the finance and regulatory functions of the business unit including but not limited to financial statements, budgets, capital calls, state and federal regulatory filings, etc.Support expert witness testimony to support utility status applications in FERC and state regulatory proceedings.

Complete final review of prepared presentations for the board of directors, senior leadership, conferences, and stakeholder forums.

Complete final review of prepared talking points and conduct presentations for senior leadership supporting the strategic positions of the transmission organization.

Perform detailed analysis of pertinent data to determine appropriate actions to take based on the analysis.Facilitate presentations to internal and external customers as assigned.

Lead and oversee work of other members of the team.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

Education: Bachelors Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering or related field of study.

Experience: Typically requires ten (10) years of experience in a financial and/or business strategy role.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

These are additional expectations for the job and could include specific work experience, license / certifications, preemployment testing, expectations about travel, shift work, etc. MBA preferred Strong commercial, analytical, oral and written communication and presentation skills are required. The ability to successfully work with a diverse set of internal and external partners is required. Experience working with cross-functional teams, customers, vendors or partners is preferred.

Working knowledge of transmission cost recovery and transmission business functions (planning, engineering, construction, O&M, etc.) is preferred. Position may require periods of long work hours and some travel when needed. The individual must possess the ability to keep commercially sensitive items confidential. Individual must possess a positive attitude, be a self-starter and work well in a fast-paced, dynamic business environment.

WHAT YOU'LL GET

In addition to base salary, AEP offers competitive Total Rewards including: discretionary annual incentive, 401(k), pension, health insurance, vacation, educational assistance, etc.

WHO WE ARE

At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

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Compensation

$136,539.00 - $177,000.00

Physical Demands

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.

“AEP offers an outstanding group of people to be a part of. The AEP culture values your integrity and awards your hard work.”

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AEP offers generous time off, competitive pay, and educational opportunities to help employees advance their careers.

Our culture is purpose-driven and team-oriented: we combine innovation with a customer-first focus to deliver reliable energy and brighter futures.