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Who We Are

We're powering a cleaner, brighter future.

Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient.

We're powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community service. We are a Fortune 200 company, 19,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10 million customers at six energy companies -- Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco).

In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking. And since we know transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.

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Primary Purpose

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Director Dist Plang Smrt Grd & Innovation leads the planning, data, and technology functions that enable PHI’s transition to a more resilient, intelligent, and flexible electric grid. The role oversees capacity planning and DER engineering to proactively support load growth, electrification, and new customer demands, while ensuring reliability and cost discipline.

The Director also leads data governance and smart grid initiatives, ensuring critical operational systems are reliable, data is trusted and actionable, and emerging technologies are translated into real operational and business value. This role plays a key part in advancing PHI’s innovation culture while delivering practical outcomes for customers, regulators, and operators.

Primary Duties

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

+ Drives and oversees the development and implementation of short and long term strategic initiatives designed to assure the highest levels of customer services and to achieve Exelon's safety, reliability and performance goals. Leads development of smart grid road map. (30%)

+ Manage the overall budget. Establish and monitor business plans and business unit objectives. Balance cost control with appropriate capital and maintenance investments. (20%)

+ Develop and maintain an environment that fosters a high performance culture and a learning organization. Leads management team in promoting diversity. Serves as a change agent for business initiatives and assures the human element is understood and considered. Assure timely recognition of employee contributions. (15%)

+ Provide leadership to and development of the management team. Provide accurate and timely feedback regarding performance and operations. Conduct performance planning and appraisals. Identify opportunities for growth and learning. (15%)

+ Establish, maintain and improve relationships with other departments in Exelon. (10%)

+ Facilitates open and honest communication with staff. Assures that upward communication is integrated into the process, including employee concerns and complaints. Develop methods to assess communication effectiveness and implement continuous improvement initiatives. (10%)

Job Scope

JOB SCOPE

Direct reports include 3-4 Smart Grid and Technology Managers and Engineers. Directly and indirectly manages a team of approximately 15 managers and professionals. Responsible for a multi million departmental budget Prominent strategic role - actions have a significant impact on the future design and operations of the company. Smart Grid and Technology is responsible for the assessment of emerging technologies in the form of visible demonstrations and pilots on the Transmission and Distribution system to offer our customers new benefits while maintaining and improving system reliability. Actively involved in the design of the utility of the future requiring in-depth and constantly updated knowledge of the changing electric utility and energy industry landscape and the impact of emerging technologies such as microgrids , distributed energy resources and network model industries. Requires a significant amount of external networking with governmental agencies, professional societies, external and internal stakeholders, state/county/city officials, and universities and thought leaders Regular contact with senior management, directors and managers in Transmission and Distribution Operations and Customer Service areas, External Affairs, Regulatory and Legal. Communicates smart grid developments and results to external audiences including state regulatory commission staff and audit teams. Requires public speaking and authoring articles.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

+ Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or related field.

+ At least 12 years of industry experience, graduate, post graduate study or research work in engineering field including at least 5 years as a supervisor or manager.

+ Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of technical and regulatory issues.

+ Proven leadership ability in a high performance culture.

+ Proven high level management skills in coaching and facilitating business competency.

+ Proven performance management skills.

+ Demonstrated ability to build consensus, establish trust, communicate effectively and foster culture change.

+ Demonstrated ability to develop and implement process enhancements and efficiencies including technology and performance.

+ Demonstrated business acumen, customer awareness and ability to create value.

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Graduate degree or Graduate Level work in Engineering, Business Administration or related field.

+ Licensed professional Engineer

+ Proven ability to interpret and implement regulatory and legislative orders into scalable utility operations

Benefits

+ Annual salary will vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors: $162,400.00/Yr. – $223,300.00/Yr. plus an additional $50K in Long Term Incentive Plan annually

+ Annual Bonus for eligible positions: 30%

+ 401(k) match and annual company contribution

+ Medical, dental and vision insurance

+ Life and disability insurance

+ Generous paid time off options, including vacation, sick time, floating and fixed holidays, maternity leave and bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave

+ Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support

+ Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption and surrogacy assistance and fitness reimbursement

+ Referral bonus program

+ And much more

Note: Exelon-sponsored compensation and benefit programs may vary or not apply based on length of service, job grade, job classification or represented status. Eligibility will be determined by the written plan or program documents.

Exelon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and employees or applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at [email protected].