Product Mgr I/II/Sr

Company: Evergy, Inc.
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

DescriptionSUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTSJOB TITLE: Product/Program Manager I, II or Sr.REQUISITION ID: CUS00DEDEPARTMENT: Demand Response Kansas City Headquarters or Topeka General OfficeLOCATION: Kansas City, MOTopeka, KSPAY RANGE: Product Manager I: $48,200 - $60,300 - $72,400Product Manager II: $59,000 - $73,800 - $88,600Senior Product Manager: $74,900 - $99,800 - $124,800Scheduled Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Other hours as required)Current Hybrid Approach: Mon, Thurs & Fri remote work; Tues & Weds in-office work.Position Summary:Evergy is committed to moving energy forward with innovative solutions for energy savings and sustainability to meet customers needs. Join Evergys high performing Energy Solutions Products and Services Team - with a role that focuses on delivering customers energy savings solutions in our Missouri territories with potential expansion and growth into Kansas.The selected candidate will be responsible for the management of programs available for Evergys residential and/or business customers.Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of contractors, subcontractors, program partners and trade allies responsible for the execution of Evergys Demand Response Programs.
• Drive partners to the contracted objectives, including overall customer experience and financial results desired for individual programs while managing to the contracted budget.
• Works closely with internal departments to develop program strategies and reports.
• Is a key resource in the program planning and implementation process.
• Responsible for continuous improvement of existing program(s) to improve adoption, realized demand impacts and customer experience.
• Prepare status reports to accurately monitor progress against program objectives, timelines, and goals.
• Stay abreast of ongoing research and trends in demand side management, demand response and distributed energy resources
• Use working knowledge of Missouri Energy Efficiency Investment Act, demand side regulatory rules, approved demand side filings and associated tariffs to improve operational results and program outcomes.QualificationsEducation and Experience Requirements:
  • Requires a bachelors degree in business administration, engineering, marketing, or a related discipline -MBA is preferred but not required.
  • Work Experience:o Depending on level, position requires 0 6 years of related work experienceo Preferably previous experience in program or product management with utility experience
    • Experience leading cross functional teams.
    • Strong technical engineering, information technology and/or project management background
    • Track record of creative thinking and problem solving, as well as an ability to deliver successful, innovative programs to market.Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Required:
      • Strong financial and technical analytical skills and ability to synthesize multiple data sources to gain insights and develop action plans, as well as an ability to execute against plans with excellence.
      • Exceptional communication skills, written and oral, both with internal and external stakeholders.
      • Proficiency in Microsoft Office software applications.
      • Experience working with or helping launch new digital technologies.
      • Experience with orchestrating change management.
      • Understanding of electric utility operations and pricing/rates is a plus.
      • Demonstrable skills in coordinating activities through a diverse group of people.
      • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from senior management, managers, vendors, regulatory stakeholders, and customers.Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: NoneWorking Conditions: Normal office working conditions.Evergy has a clear mission To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know to accomplish becoming the most innovative and reliable energy company, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. So, our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. We are committed to celebrating diversity and building a team where everyone regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status has a voice and can bring their best every day. We know that the more diverse and inclusive we are, the better we will be. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.Disclaimer: The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.Shift StandardJob Field: Corporate CommunicationsReq ID: CUS00DE

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