Senior Director of Product, Supply Chain and Manufacturing Technology
Dandy
IoT
Smart Grid Advisory Director
NRTC
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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Lead
Tech Stack
IoT
About the role
- Leverage experience working with electric cooperatives to evaluate, plan, and facilitate the deployment of smart grid communications technologies
- Provide advisory services to help members select, implement, and optimize communications platforms (such as fiber, wireless, and IoT networks)
- Help cooperatives understand the benefits and costs associated with smart grid communications initiatives
- Analyze data collected from smart grid devices and communications networks, augmented with publicly available information, to validate projections and recommend improvements
- Collaborate with NRTC subject matter experts and members to develop plans answering what, why, when, how, and how much for communications initiatives
- Connect smart grid communications systems to business operations and provide case studies
- Assist VP of Smart Grid Advisory in management and delivery of projects: interview and procure data from member co-ops, organize and facilitate workshops, develop business cases, prepare presentation materials
- Ensure project schedule, structure, and documentation are maintained throughout delivery
- Create and/or modify business plans and financial models for communications infrastructure
- Present compelling stories and insights in presentation format
- Stay current on smart grid communications technologies and contribute to thought leadership content
- Assist team members in prospecting and deploying smart grid communications solutions for AMI, resiliency, grid intelligence, distributed energy resources, and strategic road map development
- Evaluate interoperability, security, and regulatory compliance of communications platforms
- Travel to member sites up to 30% of the time
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, communications technologies, business management, finance, accounting, or equivalent work experience and certifications
- 5+ years of experience working directly with or advising utilities on smart grid communications technology
- Experience working on teams in or with electric utilities in wholesale power markets a plus
- Proficiency in Excel, Power Point, and Teams
- Deep understanding of smart grid communications protocols, network architecture, and integration
- Ability to create high-level electric utility financial models for communications investments
- Strong written, verbal, analytical, presentation, and problem-solving skills
- Self-driven, able to manage multiple priorities, and comfortable interfacing with internal and external stakeholders in a remote work setting
- Exceptional leadership skills, work ethic, and professionalism
- Ability to resolve conflicts and maintain positive relationships with internal and external clients
Benefits
- Remote work
- Ability to travel for work at Member sites 30% of the time
ATS Keywords
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Hard skills
smart grid communications technologiesdata analysisfinancial modelingnetwork architecturecommunications protocolsproject managementinteroperability evaluationregulatory complianceIoT networksAMI solutions
Soft skills
analytical skillspresentation skillsproblem-solving skillsleadership skillscommunication skillsself-drivenconflict resolutionrelationship managementorganizational skillsteam collaboration
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in engineeringBachelor's degree in communications technologiesBachelor's degree in business managementBachelor's degree in financeBachelor's degree in accountingequivalent work experiencecertifications in smart grid technologies
