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AUS Digital Utility Business Unit Director
POWER Engineers, Inc. is currently accepting internal applications for the Business Unit Director (BUD) position responsible for managing the Digital Utility Business Unit. The position reports to the Advanced Utility Solutions Division Manager. The position has responsibility to establish departments to serve the Geospatial, Grid Modernization and Advanced Design markets and grow market share in these markets. There is no specific location requirement for the position however the ability to visit all POWER offices (i.e., no travel restrictions within the US and Canada) is required. The position requires a solid understanding of the asset management, geospatial, grid modernization and design markets as well as software implementation and integration and trusted advisor consulting services. Candidates must possess the ability to collaborate with the Division’s Sales and Marketing department to develop and execute market strategy, strong corporate knowledge, and proven management and leadership skills. The successful candidate will establish the newly reorganized Digital Utility Business Unit with two departments and several service areas, be required to lead, mentor, and manage the BU’s managers and other senior leadership, develop the BU strategy, contribute to business development efforts, lead the BU leadership team, and represent the BU in all Division level activities.
The BUD is responsible for establishing and managing the BU such that day‐to‐day activities produce a product consistent with POWER's mission statement, culture, the guidance of senior management and the division manager so as to achieve the goals of the business plan, to maintain POWER's quality standard, adherence to our standards and procedures and most importantly to meet the needs of our clients. Travel is required to build relationships with BU members and clients as well as to attend Division meetings. Key activities include, but are not limited to:
Develop and execute the annual BU level business plan
Expand the Division’s presence in the Asset Management, Geospatial, Grid Modernization and Design implementation and consulting markets and create an internal identity that frames the Digital Utility Business Unit
Identify and communicate the BU’s unique Vision, Mission and Values
Engage our people and support them
Identify and create change
Motivate our teams
Promote a safety culture and assure staff have needed safety training and equipment
Ensure the Digital Utility BU’s capabilities fit within the division and company, market, industry trends, relationship to various market signals such as capital expenditures projection, government policy and regulations, technology trends and growth potential
Establish POWER and/or yourself or staff members as an energy technology implementation expert
Develop approach to standardize our solutions to maximize competitiveness
Represent the BU in AUS leadership and strategy meetings
Organization leadership development, planning and change management
Communication of company and division initiatives and messages to the management team
Lead and manage performance appraisals, compensation adjustments and bonus allocations through the BU senior leadership
Strategize and oversee recruiting for the business unit
Hire and mentor BU senior leadership and participate in hiring of key senior staff across the BU
Strategize and oversee staff development through training, progressive opportunity, coaching, and culture
Oversee the BU knowledge management efforts
Assist in positioning POWER as a leading provider of Asset Management, Geospatial, Grid Modernization and Automated Design software implementation
Strategize and oversee industry involvement
Provide input to the division marketing plans
Provide input to various emerging market strategies, focus groups, and company initiatives
Develop and maintain healthy relationships with peer directors across the company, AUS leadership, project managers, and key staff in the BU
Engage in business development
Visit and develop relationships with major BU clients
Manage attendance at company functions such as EMS, RMS, MicroMBA, etc.
Required Experience and Training:
10 + years of Geospatial software implementation and integration experience in the energy industry
Proven ability to establish and/or grow a successful business line or service team
Experience with proposal development
Proven success in developing and maintaining positive client relationships
Proven success as a leader/manager of projects and teams within POWER
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Completion of all POWER Department Manager training courses
Desired Qualifications:
BS in business, computer science, GIS or related field from an accredited university or equivalent experience
Minimum of five years of managing experience at POWER
Three years of department management or higher experience preferred
Past participation and/or leadership in relevant AUS division initiatives
Solid relationships with leaders and teams in other business units and divisions
Demonstrated competence in working with multiple departments, project management and other divisions to deliver successful projects
Knowledge of POWER’s major Geospatial, Grid Modernization, and Automated Design clients
At POWER Engineers, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.
You’ll work on fun and challenging projects and initiatives. You’ll have the chance to make a positive impact on society and the environment. And you’ll find the support, coaching and training it takes to advance your career.
Since we’re employee-owned, we get to make POWER a great place to work. That includes providing competitive compensation, professional development and a full benefit package:
Paid Holidays
Voluntary Life Insurance
401K
Telehealth Benefit covers all providers
Maternity and Paternity Leave
New Dads and Moms Benefit program
Fertility Benefits
Gender affirming care
POWER is a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!
Salary DOE: The pay range for this position is $170K-$200K per year; however, base pay may be higher or lower depending on the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This figure does not include additional compensation such as health benefits, vacation, 401k, etc.
POWER is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
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