(Sr.) Manager, Interconnection Projects

Flexible Work Arrangement - Hybrid

The position manages the Interconnection Projects Department to assure the reliable, economic, and coordinated operation of the PJM Interconnection in accordance with PJM Planning principles and standards and all applicable NERC and Regional Reliability Standards. The position provides technical and strategic support to the System Planning Division, the organization as a whole, and the PJM membership in addressing PJM planning and engineering issues in a competitive utility environment. The position ensures that the Generator and Merchant Transmission Interconnection processes and other New Services Requests are carried out in a manner that is inclusive of the concerns of all stakeholder groups and is fully integrated with the other elements of the PJM planning process as well as the functions of PJM operations and markets. This position reports to the Director, Interconnection Planning.

• Maintain the safety, adequacy, reliability, and security, of the power system.
• Creation and operation of a robust, competitive, and non-discriminatory electric power market.
• Ensure that no member or group of members has an undue influence over PJM activities.
• Maintain the confidence of government entities and participants through demonstrated excellence in PJM's organizational performance.
• Deliver exceptional services with integrity, efficiency, and technical innovation through demonstration.

• Manages and provides leadership to the Interconnection Projects staff at PJM.
• Creates the department vision, strategy, goals and objectives and communicates it to departmental staff.
• Develops and implements tactical plans consistent with the departmental strategy.
• Provides leadership and technical expertise and training to staff in the completion of project management and complex engineering assignments that support present and future needs of PJM System Planning.
• Develops and manages a departmental budget within the overall company budgeting process.
• Manages large and complex engineering assignments that support present and future needs of the PJM System related to Generation and Merchant Transmission Interconnection projects.
• Demonstrates ability to plan, execute, and complete complex analyses on schedule and within budget.
• Develops and implements the capability to perform analyses related to, and coordinate all studies related to the interconnection of new generating facilities and merchant transmission facilities.
• Develops and implements the capability to perform project management functions for all interconnection requests and create all related interconnection agreements for new projects.
• Monitors and analyzes existing study methods and promotes the development of new and innovative methods and the introduction of improved and emerging technologies in the planning process.
• Prepares reports and presentations as necessary to support activities associated with the System Planning Division.
• Manages the design, development and implementation of PJM's planning tools.
• Manages and coordinates the development of recommendations to PJM and member company management based on detailed knowledge of engineering industry criteria, practices, and government regulations for the development and implementation of new bulk power facilities, programs, procedures, and policies for interconnection projects.
• Develops benchmarks and measures the ongoing effectiveness of relevant processes and systems.
• Consolidates improvements and produces effective change initiatives.
• Supports the development and implementation of the strategic initiatives of the organization.
• Supports stakeholder outreach activities to gather input related to the implementation of the planning process and the achievement of organizational goals.
• Develops, communicates, and implements effective administrative strategies that support short, mid- and long-term objectives.
• Supports the activities of PJM or industry committees, task forces, or stakeholder groups involving issues related to planning and engineering.
• In addition, the (Sr.) Manager of Interconnection Projects must:
• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of power system engineering concepts, principles, theories, regulations, standards, reliability concepts and techniques especially as they apply to PJM operations, planning, and markets.
• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of evolving industry regulatory issues as they apply to the PJM System and the role of the PJM OI as an RTO.
• Possess a detailed understanding of PJM planning and operations.
• Possess an in-depth understanding of the PJM Agreements and Tariffs
• Be recognized as a problem solver that proactively addresses customer needs and reliability requirements with innovative, creative, and cost-effective solutions.
• Establish a sense of urgency to complete tasks in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Empower staff to complete duties aligned with the vision.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience
• 2+ years of leadership experience in a managerial/supervisory role.
• At least 10 years of experience related work experience, which should include an in-depth knowledge of power system engineering principles, theories, regulations, standards, reliability concepts, and techniques
• At least 8 years of experience power system engineering concepts, principles, theories, regulations, standards, reliability concepts and techniques especially as they apply to PJM operations and planning

• MBA degree Business Administration
• 5-10 years of leadership experience in a managerial/supervisory role.
• Ability and desire to build relationships and interact with a wide range of stakeholders and staff to maintain and enhance PJM's customer service reputation
• Experience with PJM operations, markets, and planning functions