Interconnection Project Manager (DG)

Description

• Understand and apply continuous improvement tools, value stream mapping, and change management;
• Identify opportunities for improvement, and lead the implementation of countermeasures;
• Lead interconnection due diligence and research for new market entry (process implementation, dynamic entrepreneurial problem solving, and relationship building);
• Handle project-level disputes and successfully negotiate positive outcomes with utilities;
• Coordinate signatures, approvals, payments for applications, impact studies, and interconnection agreements.
• Serve as the interconnection process subject matter expert (utility behavior/tariff guidelines) for the development team, and act as an internal consultant to assist with strategic decision-making;
• Represent New Leaf as the primary point of contact for all utility communications;
• Owning the full interconnection lifecycle. Interpret and organize utility requirements and feedback; synthesize and communicate risks to the cross-functional members of the development team;
• Proactively monitor utility performance to identify risks to the critical path, autonomously escalate issues, and negotiate positive outcomes;
• Develop and maintain a consistent record as each project navigates the interconnection process lifecycle;
• Leadership of all utility interactions and meetings, including conflict resolutions;
• Evaluate, onboard, and manage 3rd party consultants;
• Create and maintain utility/region-specific project management infrastructure, trackers, reports, and other project management tools to assist in the development strategy;
• Own the interconnection application submittal packages, coordinating with internal cross-functional teams and external consultants;

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required (Engineering, Policy, Finance, Business, Environmental Science, Project Management preferred);
• Strong project management, reporting, and technical skills, preferably in Salesforce and Smartsheet/Microsoft Project;
• Own cash flow forecasting (payment amounts, target/due dates, and required form of payment), which will require a strong understanding of financial accounting, cost-benefit analysis, and utility payment policies;
• 4+ years of relevant experience with preference given to those with energy and direct electric utility experience;

Benefits

• A hybrid work location policy that supports working from home for part of the week;
• A parental leave policy for both birthing and non-birthing parents, available immediately upon hire;
• Professional development and education assistance.
• A 401k plan with immediate vesting and a company match (100% of the first three percent of your pay; 50% for the next two percent you contribute);
• An open and self-managed paid time-off policy;
• Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision;

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance