Distribution Business Team Leader
Date: Feb 14, 2025
Location: South Plainfield, NJ, US
Company: PSEG
Requisition: 81165
PSEG Company: Public Service Electric & Gas Co.
Salary Range: $ 101,600 - $ 160,900
Work Location Category: Hybrid Fixed
PSEG operates under a Flexible Work Model where flexible work is offered when job requirements allow. In support of this model, roles have been categorized into one of four work location categories:
Onsite are roles that have specific onsite requirements and are typically onsite daily.
Hybrid fixed are roles that are a blend of onsite work/in-person interactions with some ability to work remotely and require employees to live within a commutable distance and be onsite fixed days each week.
Hybrid flexible are roles that can be performed remotely but require some level of onsite work/in-person interactions on a regular basis, require employees to live within a commutable distance and, since business needs vary by position and may change over time, managers will set expectations and flexibility regarding where and when work is performed.
Fully remote are roles that can be performed remotely, require employees to live in approved states and will have purpose-driven in-person interactions on occasion.
We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer a retirement program, 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement and a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year (including vacation, scheduled holidays, and floating holidays).
PSEG offers a unique experience to our more than 12,000 employees – we provide the resources and opportunities for career development that come with being a Fortune 500 company, as well as the attention, camaraderie, and care for one another you might typically associate with a small business. Our focus on combatting climate change through clean energy technology, our new net zero climate vision for 2030 and enhanced commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and supporting the communities we serve make this a particularly exciting time to join PSEG.
Job Summary
PSE&G’s strategic growth and utility modernization organization is leading the next phase of business development and expansion. The Distribution Business Team Leader is a key team member responsible for assisting in the diligence and development of Utility modernization and growth opportunities. Once an opportunity has been identified, the team leader is expected to coordinate the efforts of various departments within PSEG (e.g. Engineering, Environmental, Tax, Accounting, Valuation, Utility lines of business, Legal and others) in evaluating and advancing the proposed opportunities. They are expected to develop and maintain effective strategic relationships with external stakeholders and PSEG partners. Tasks could include industry analysis, maintaining diligence logs, developing cap ex build-ups, maintaining action item lists, project risk assessment and general project oversight.
Job Responsibilities
• Analyze and research ongoing project activities within the U.S., identifying relevant issues and implications to PSEG’s interest
• Develop effective strategic relationships with all key stakeholders both internally and externally
• Assist in managing the commercial, technical, environmental, and permitting diligence effort for identified investment opportunities
• Perform requisite analysis to accurately assess growth opportunities and risks, and assist with management of project risks and issues
• Develop internal approval documents and analysis for identified investment opportunities
• Interact with Electric Division Operations Departments to extract required information for reporting purposes.
• Ad hoc responsibilities such as development of cost benefit analysis, records of decision (RODs), budget cost controls, maintaining project schedules, invoice management and other pertinent processes and tasks.
Job Specific Qualifications
Required:
• Bachelor’s degree Business, Finance, Accounting or Engineering or relevant degree
• 6 years relevant work experience supporting development initiatives, commercial or renewable projects, structured financial analysis or utility asset replacement experience.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement process enhancements and efficiencies
• Demonstrated effective problem-solving and decision-making skills, strong planning and organizing skills, must be adaptable and be result-oriented.
• Demonstrated clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to lead, coach and motivate a team
• Demonstrated business acumen and ability to create value
• Internal consulting skills and strong presentation skills
• Skilled in computer applications, including but not limited to MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, SharePoint, and MS Visio
Desired:
• Masters in Engineering, MBA or Masters degree or PE
• Experience working in Utility (Electric, Gas or Asset Management)
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Disclaimer
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If you are a current PSEG employee and if you are offered an opportunity with PSEG Long Island, you will be treated as a new hire. Please note that as a new hire to the Long Island subsidiary, your benefits will change and generally will be consistent with other similarly situated PSEG Long Island new hires. Similarly, for PSEG Long Island employees who accept job opportunities with PSEG or any of its subsidiaries (other than PSEG Long Island), their benefits would change and generally be consistent with other similarly situated new hires of that company.
As an employee of PSE&G or PSEG LI, you should be aware that during storm restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions outside of your routine duties and on a schedule that may be different from normal operations.
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