Manager Distributed Interconnection Services

Manager Distributed Interconnection Services

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree Emphasis in business administration, finance, economics, engineering or related field Preferred
• 8 years of experience within the utility industry in engineering, distributed generation, field operations or business.
• 3 years of supervisory experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Performs all leadership duties including, but not limited to, hiring and rewarding talent, fostering an inclusive and safe workplace, partnering with employees to set clear goals and expectations, providing timely and specific feedback on performance, developing improvement plans to address performance gaps, addressing conflict with care and respect, identifying opportunities for growth and development, embracing and modeling a mindset of lifelong learning, ensuring employees report to work fit for duty, adhering to our Code of Conduct and modeling Alliant Energy’s Core Values at all times.
• Manages the Renewable Energy Hotline, providing customer-facing support and guidance. Engages with customers to discuss and offer energy solutions, addressing their needs and helping them understand the benefits and processes related to distributed generation.
• Manages and maintains oversight of IPP and customer accounts with distribution connected DG to create and enhance customer relationships and resolve customer feedback issues of a complex, sensitive, and varied nature.
• Provides direction to appropriate staff and departments related to distributed generation contracts and tariffs.
• Manages and oversees coordination of information flow between customers and appropriate departments, field locations, and the dispatch center to enhance service to our utility customers.
• Manages and modifies business processes necessary to grow and operationalize customer solutions.
• Manages both IPL and WPL distribution interconnect processes in accordance with IAC Chapter 45 and 15 and WI Administrative Code PSC Chapter 119.
• Serves as the application owner and directs the administration of the interconnect system, including responsibility for contract terms, the vendor relationship, and overall system/process development.
• Ensures timely and accurate regulatory and internal reporting.
• Advises, interprets, and applies codes, rules, and policies for correct application to DG activities.
• Coordinates the activities of the cash processing function to ensure effective and efficient processing of customer payments. Works closely with vendors, other departments, banking leadership, and Treasury operations to ensure efficient reconciliation of cash processing funds on a daily basis. Ensures all internal audit requirements are met.
• Engages in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy’s Values and helps deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in distributed generation interconnection.