Manager Electric Transmission Development
Work Location: Butte MT Preferred (Location negotiable within Montana Service Territory)
Pay range: $108400 to $176400
Employment Status: Regular Fulltime
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About this position:
We are seeking a dynamic Manager of Electric Transmission Development to spearhead pivotal business expansion endeavors in support of NorthWestern Energys strategic regional transmission objectives. This role entails overseeing critical aspects of both internal and external transmission development ventures including feasibility assessments project evaluations financial discussions and contract formulation. The Manager will play a crucial part in cultivating strategic partnerships and finalizing contracts vital to advancing the companys transmission capacity and growth endeavors. Leading earlystage project development this individual will manage contracts and collaborate with various internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes aligned with our strategic vision.
We offer great benefits:
NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ over 1500 amazing people and serve 764200 customers who are our neighbors in our communities. We are a top employer and offer competitive benefits including:
- 401K with company match up to 4% and nonelective contribution up to 7%
- Healthcare and wellbeing programs including dental and vision for you your spouse and dependents Health Savings Account (HSA) healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Programs (Offering up to six free counseling sessions per person per issue per year for employees spouses and dependents to include financial heath)
- Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse dependent insurance also available)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Competitive pay (Scheduled performancebased wage increases and annual incentive opportunities.)
- Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities
- Paid parental leave
- Paid bereavement leave
- Paid training opportunities
- Paid time off starting on your first day plus 11 paid holidays
Benefits may vary by position or as negotiated as part of a collective bargaining agreement.
About this job:
- Demonstrate leadership consistent with NorthWestern Energys code values policies processes and controls
- Utilizes effective management practices to maintain employee engagement and productivity
- Assembles and leads internal cross functional multidisciplined teams through multiple solicitation and key processes
- Management will lead and seek strategic development opportunities and initiatives to support NorthWestern Energys electric transmission capacity vision and objectives
- Compile and write business reports presentations and other initiative materials
- Coordinate and collaborate with other functional areas to plan and successfully execute company objectives
- Translates company financial commercial risk management technical and operating goals into effective business strategic and objectives
- Develops and maintains effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external strategic partners
- Provides periodic updates to and interact with senior management
- Job time is spent in the office and field environment with exposure to all field hazards and weather
- Travel up to 25% of the time and extended overnight hours may be required
- Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds
- Build & maintain effective working relationships with direct reports and other department leadership
- All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
- Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energys values mission and strategic business objectives
Am I right for this job Heres the success profile:
- Bachelors degree in business finance engineering or related experience required
- Demonstrated progressive business acumen skills
- Must possess strong computer interpersonal oral and written communication skills
- Experience in electric transmission business or project development required
- Delivers on strategic objectives and tariff or proforma requirements
- Knowledge in FERC regulatory provisions and requirements
- Applicants must be highly motived and have excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple conflicting tasks and demands
- Ability to effectively lead diverse teams and manage conflicting schedules & priorities
- Must have a valid drivers license and satisfactory driving record
- Demonstrate the physical perceptual and mental abilities required to perform the job
Requisition #4339
Posting Dates: May 21 2024 through Open Until Filled
Department/Division: Transmission
Employment Physical: Required
Drug Test: Required
Background Check: Required
Relocation Benefit: Negotiable
Telecommuting: Parttime within NorthWestern energy service territory negotiable
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin gender age disability veteran status genetic information or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal or state laws and statutes. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process please contact the Human Resources department ator at
Required Experience:
Manager