Sr. Manager, Wholesale Market Development

$165,600 - $184,000/Yr

Constellation Energy - Tallahassee, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Tallahassee, FL

Utilities

About the position

The position manages wholesale market development for Constellation, focusing on advancing the company's wholesale and retail market policy positions in the evolving electricity markets in PJM. The role involves collaboration with commercial business units to identify opportunities and risks, advocacy with external stakeholders, and keeping internal teams informed about regulatory trends impacting electricity markets.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, propose, and advocate for market rules and policies in PJM to support Constellation's commercial business.
• Identify emerging trends and policies that provide commercial opportunities or create commercial risks for the business.
• Work with internal and external resources to help develop and execute strategic policies that support effective competitive markets and policy objectives.
• Track issues and ensure that the business units are aware of PJM market rule development and contribute to regulatory filings.
• Review relevant PJM regulatory and public policy initiatives and identify relevant issues and timely communicate with respect to impact on Constellation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with PJM members, officials, trade associations, and stakeholder groups.
• Assist in the supervision of managers and analysts that support work efforts in PJM.

Requirements

• Four-year degree in engineering, economics, or related field.
• 10 years of professional experience with at least 4 years in the energy, utility and/or environmental industry with a focus on public policy development and/or implementation, or 8 years of professional experience with at least 6 years in the energy, utility and/or environmental industry with a focus on public policy development and/or implementation.
• Experience with RTO/ISO stakeholder process, including at least 4 years active involvement in the PJM stakeholder process or at least 6 years active involvement in one or more other RTO/ISO stakeholder process.
• Excellent oral and written communication and relationship building skills to enhance the effectiveness of Constellation's advocacy.
• Strong interpersonal skills to serve as an effective liaison between corporate leadership and leaders at PJM and key stakeholders.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives and relationships that support company policy objectives.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex recommendations to a variety of audiences including Senior Management.
• Ability to create practical solutions to complex problems through collaboration.
• Understanding of energy industry broadly, and specifically expertise in PJM markets, planning, or operations.

Nice-to-haves

• Expertise in transmission-related matters arising in the PJM stakeholder community.
• Post graduate degree in engineering, law or business.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits that support employees and their families.
• Bonus program.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee stock purchase program.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits.
• Robust wellness program.
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days.