Director - PMO & Finance Operations

The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from: $153,000 - $191,000

The Director, PMO & Finance Operations is responsible for directing all aspects of each operating company's or functional organization's financial performance, as well as providing all PMO support necessary for execution of work. This position will be responsible for consolidating and reporting finance data (O&M) for rate cases, directing the development of budgets (O&M), managing storm costs in all aspects (budgeting, reporting, end‑to‑end payment process, etc.),

coordinating on behalf of the operating company or functional organization with business planning and investment planning, ensuring execution and alignment of plans (CAPEX and O&M) to approve budgets, directing the identification and implementation of efficiencies and actions necessary for execution of O&M and CAPEX plans, coordinating the identification of execution risks, financial offsets and mitigation plans, providing insights and analysis for senior leadership on execution of plans and risks, and providing full PMO support to execution teams within each jurisdiction.

• Director level management position responsible for multiple layers of geographically dispersed staff. The candidate must have well developed management and leadership skills and have executive level presentation and communication skills.
• Direct, manage, and oversee all operating company or functional organization financial planning/results activity including the preparation and management of annual/quarterly/monthly CAPEX/OpEx budgets and revisions. Track business performance, identify trends, and proactively engage with functional leaders and senior management to support greater enterprise value creation.
• Oversee all storm finance activities within each operating company or functional organization, from execution of end‑to‑end management of storm cost processing to providing data and explanation to regulators; and within rate cases, providing analysis and insights to leadership, ensuring full compliance to regulatory requirements, etc.
• Oversee each operating company or functional organization's capital portfolio and support the execution of the long‑term capital investment strategy across all operating companies by providing strategic input for capital portfolio prioritization; providing analysis and supporting leadership with recommendations; attending executive management meetings to provide and present reports.
• Ensure that execution teams efficiently proceed through corporate processes related to the procurement of materials and services through customer-focused support teams that provide centralized procurement coordination, contract management, material expediting, and framework management.
• Provide SAP support, SRM support, and project support to project teams (units) for Electric, Gas, and Customer-funded business areas across all operating companies.
• Direct evaluation and analysis of financial impact of regulatory directives and policies that might affect projects and operations within each jurisdiction. Ensure full compliance to regulatory directives and requirements.

• Bachelor's degree.
• 10 years practical experience.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, develop, and lead a multidisciplined team.
• Proficiency with SAP Financials software, fundamentals, and processes.
• Strong Advanced leadership and communication skills.
• Highly developed ability to resolve complex problems and negotiate successful outcomes.
• Advanced problem-solving skills.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory environment issues and challenges.
• Expert knowledge in portfolio management policies and procedures and the ability to identify and implement process improvements.
• Track record of working with senior management and strong collaboration with other departments and project managers to provide practical, efficient solutions.
• Proven ability to successfully manage and influence in highly matrixed environment.
• Strong communication skills to deliver concise, informative communications at all levels.
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written skills…