Senior Manager Electric Energy Procurement

PPL Corporation is seeking a Senior Manager for Electric Energy Procurement in Johnston, RI. This hybrid role requires in-office presence three days a week. The manager will develop strategies regarding regulatory and public policy issues, oversee energy procurement programs, and lead a team to communicate regulatory developments. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, along with expertise in regulatory policies and energy markets.
Company Summary StatementAs one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in the United States, PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), is committed to creating long-term, sustainable value for our 3.5 million customers, our share owners and the communities we serve. Our high-performing regulated utilities — PPL Electric Utilities, Louisville Gas and Electric, Kentucky Utilities and Rhode Island Energy — provide an outstanding experience for our customers, consistently ranking among the best utilities in the nation. PPL’s companies are also addressing challenges head-on by investing in new infrastructure and technology that is creating a smarter, more reliable and resilient energy grid. We are committed to doing our part to advance a cleaner energy future and drive innovation that enables us to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 while maintaining energy reliability and affordability for the customers and communities we serve. PPL is a positive force in the cities and towns where we do business, providing support for programs and organizations that empower the success of future generations by helping to build and maintain strong, diverse communities today.OverviewNOTE: This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days a week in office at our Rhode Island office. #LI-Hybrid #INDPPL #RIEThe Senior Manager -Energy Procurement is responsible for setting strategy and developing, monitoring, and communicating Company positions on and responses to regulatory, legislative, and public policy issues at both the state and federal level; primarily, in the areas of retail and wholesale markets, rates, and environment (clean & renewable energy), and related programs. The position requires expertise in Company regulatory policies, procedures and rate tariffs, as well as strong analytical, and written and oral communication skills. The Senior Manager-Energy Procurement represents Rhode Island Energy before regulatory agencies and their staff and facilitates communication between Company personnel and regulatory agencies. This role is responsible for the development and execution of energy procurement programs that adhere to all applicable state, ISO, and federal rules.ResponsibilitiesEssential Functions :Primary Responsibilities:Develops strategies, both proactive and reactive, to influence the outcome of regulatory, legislative, and public policy initiatives and proceedings.Leads a team that monitors, analyzes and communicates regulatory developments, including specific business activities, initiatives and public policy trends, to identify potential threats and opportunities to Rhode Island Energy’s customers and share owners and advises senior leadership on strategies to mitigate risks. Oversees the development and implementation of policy and actionable programs in anticipation of regulatory and legislative requirements.Oversees the RIE long-term clean energy programs, wholesale programs, and Renewable Energy Credit (REC) programs, and other ad hoc electric energy procurement opportunities. Manage energy plans development and execution for RIE’s generation service supply (last resort service), including conducting wholesale energy and REC auctions, RFP development and implementation, supplier management and communications.Oversee energy market analysis, focusing on the impact and opportunities surrounding various procurement strategies, forecasting the state of wholesale market prices, and forecasting and completing sensitivities of prospective energy auction results. This includes providing guidance and recommendations to senior leadership and communicating direction upward and downward within the organization as well as to external stakeholders.Leads the development of communications, reports, white papers, presentations, and other communications to internal and external audiences, at all levels, to explain and influence regulatory and public policy developments, their implications, and recommend courses of action.Provides expert testimony and leads responses to information and data requests in the context of formal regulatory proceedings. Serves as the liaison between Rhode Island Energy and external agencies…