Sr Innovation Specialist (Hybrid)

Job Description

Description

Be a part of something powerful at America's leading energy provider!

At Exelon, our people are the heart and soul of our business. Whether it's powering lives, supporting communities or collaborating with colleagues, an Exelon employee is talented, compassionate, forward-thinking and inspired. We are a Fortune 200 company united by our values and shared vision for a cleaner and brighter future. We encourage curiosity, value diverse perspectives and we never stop looking for ways to be, work and do better. We know the future is in our hands. That's why we're looking for people like you, who have the power to make a difference.

As the nation's largest utility company, we serve more than 10 million customers through six fully regulated transmission and distribution utilities -- 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). All 18,000 of us are committed to delivering safe, reliable and affordable energy to our customers, strengthening our communities, supporting a clean energy future and reducing our impact on the changing climate.

Our people are empowered to evolve and advance their careers in an open and inclusive environment. We pride ourselves on being the kind of place where people want to come, stay and grow -- whether that's in the role and path they start in or in new and exciting career opportunities across our business. We know that investing in our employees' futures strengthens ours, which is why we offer competitive compensation, incentives, opportunities for career path changes, and health and retirement benefits.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

Performs and/or manages activities to support key strategic initiatives, assists in the development of the strategic planning process and overall support of the program office. May create and assign detailed tasks to subordinates. Has budget responsibility for Innovation team and team projects. Works under minimal supervision.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Support multiple projects and assists in planning work activities relating to those projects as a team participant and/or individual contributor: Analyzes, develops, and communicates key project initiatives. Maintains engagement with business units. Assists in the development of work processes for strategic initiatives. Assists others in planning and prioritizing work and work schedule. Maintain technical knowledge of applications and business acumen. 
• Support the strategic planning process: Supports the development of materials as it relates to Innovation. Utilizes best practices to improve planning processes. Cascades the vision through aligning and engaging employees. Communicates key strategic initiatives by presenting at employee meetings across the company. 

This position work mode is Hybrid and typically requires 2 on site at within Baltimore, MD area with the option to work remotely on the remaining days.

JOB SCOPE

• Independent contributor, reporting to Manager of Technology Innovation
• Takes direction from VP, Director, Managers and/or project team leads
• Interacts regularly with key managers and executives on issues
• Provides periodic written/oral presentations to managers, key managers and director
• Able to travel across Exelon sites and business units as required (up to 20%)

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum completion of a 4 year degree with a relevant major field of study
• Minimum 5 years of industry/related experience
• Strong interpersonal skills and solid written and oral communication skills
• Ability to translate project initiatives to core team members and business units
• Ability to frame ambiguous issues and structure an appropriate analysis
• Demonstrated ability to apply strategic and critical thinking to problem solving
• Ability to work productively with diverse teams
• Ability to work independently to advance assignments and drive efforts to completion

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Manage Innovation resources in accordance with Innovation in utility process. Provide guidance to project teams with innovative ideas to help them plan and manage scope, schedule, and budget for defined deliverables in accordance with applicable project management standards.
• Lead and manage Innovation projects and associated system integrators to deliver projects of medium to high complexity.
• Establish, maintain, and enhance relationships with business and innovation partners. Communicate status to key stakeholders on a regular basis.
• Utilize Innovation processes and Innovation platform to provide guidance to teams that are recommending innovative new technologies or process improvement efforts Member of the Advisory Committee that provides guidance to teams to see if they qualify for pilot project funding.
• Maintain current business knowledge/acumen, including application of innovation processes and technology solutions to deliver business results.
• Promote diversity and foster teamwork, collaboration, and a learning organization. Provide input on development and retention processes for Innovation employees.
• Assist in managing budget for area of responsibility.