We are seeking a Senior Strategic Planning Manager to join the staff at our Washington, DC location. Senior Strategic Planning Manager is responsible for the development of strategic plans and management of projects which 1.) Strengthen key stakeholder relationships and/or 2.) Identify business requirements to meet economic development projects as directed by executives in PHI's Government Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP) organization. This position reports to the Pepco Region President; and supports Vice Presidents for the respective jurisdictions within GAPP and occasionally across PHI; and the lobbyists to the State Legislature. Responsibilities include leading the development of business plans/strategies/tactics to achieve corporate goals such as PHI's 'green' initiative, and maintaining/cultivating positive relationships with key stakeholders including government, business, regulatory agencies, community-based organizations, and customers; maintaining organizational alignment with PHI Utility Operations' vision and mission; and leading and advising/consulting on projects that are planned to meet strategic objectives. Benchmarks relationship initiatives executed by similar entities in order to recommend and implement innovative options for communications and relationship management within PHI. Responsible for establishing and meeting project schedules and goals, facilitating internal and external communications related to issues of importance to stakeholders, and managing projects which contribute positively to customer and employee satisfaction and loyalty.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Leading the initiative to establish the business plan, including direction, strategy and tactics in alignment with PHI Utility Operations' vision and mission.
- Leading and managing complex projects and programs, becoming knowledgeable of complex regulatory issues, constituent issues, and the conflicts inherent in achieving expected business outcomes.
- Providing leadership to develop operational strategies and tactics to improve customer perceptions and Pepco's customer satisfaction ratings.
- Providing direct involvement in community-based organizational initiatives required to address functional deficiencies and/or financial management.
- Developing and tracking Balanced Scorecard Goals, with specific responsibilities for supporting the Pepco GAPP budget.
- Supporting the Emergency Preparedness and Restoration process by ensuring provision of critical information to key internal stakeholders regarding outages and restoration activities.
- Ensuring safety by following and promoting adherence to PHI safety practices.
- Communicating PHI's messages related to reliability, conservation, technology innovations, etc. to audiences across the Pepco Region.
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Public Policy or related field or the equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
- Experience demonstrating skill leading teams.
- Experience demonstrating skill assisting with the development of strategic plans.
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Experience demonstrating skill managing complex projects/programs
to include:
- establishing project scope and goals;
- monitoring progress;
- organizing meetings (for example, setting agendas, coordinating logistics); and
- coordinating activities and resources across multiple departments/areas.
- Experience demonstrating skill interacting and collaborating with others.
- Experience demonstrating skill dealing with complex legislative, regulatory and/or public policy/government issues.
- Experience demonstrating skill developing and delivering formal presentations.
- Experience demonstrating skill writing memos, letters and/or status reports.
- Experience demonstrating skill using PC-based word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and email software.
- Ability and willingness to work extended and non-standard hours, including 24 hour call to support operations or Company emergency management events, as required.
- Ability and willingness to travel to various PHI locations and meeting sites as required, includes occasional overnight travel.
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
- Must successfully pass a Criminal History Records Check.
Preferred:
- MBA, Master's in Public Administration or related Master's degree.
- Experience demonstrating skill developing and/or tracking Balanced Score Card (BSC) goals.
- Experience demonstrating skill educating others about organizational or public policy issues.
- Experience demonstrating skill interacting with executive level management.
- Knowledge of PHI's organizational structure and/or electric utility core and supporting processes.
- Knowledge of local, state and/or federal regulations that impact the business (for example, Sarbanes Oxley, election laws and regulations).
PHI is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.
To submit your resume through our on-line application process, please access the following address: https://prod.fadvhms.com/PHI/jobboard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*A9AAF9922BE5...
Closing Date: Dec 16.
SOURCE: PUBLIC AFFAIRS COUNCIL 11/16/09
