DFAS Resource Planning Manager

Join the Clean Energy Revolution

Become a DFAS Resource Planning Manager at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this job, you’ll be responsible for overseeing the strategic planning, including annual OpPlan, and optimization for the planning organization. This role involves forecasting resource needs and developing and implementing hiring strategies across planning teams. This leader will collaborate closely with senior leadership in DFAS and cross-functional teams to ensure that personnel are effectively aligned with project and operational needs, to advance career opportunities and establish a robust talent pipeline for all design groups. The position requires a strong focus on data-driven decision-making, vendor and stakeholder management, and continuous process improvement to enhance resource efficiency in support of organizational goals, including providing oversight of DFAS resource management programs and ensure alignment with the overall DFAS operational strategy with envolving priorities.

This role will manage five employees and oversee Resource and Capacity planning tool development and strategy and ensure alignment with DFAS organization and overall T&D resource strategy. A key aspect of the role includes safeguarding sensitive information and ensuring compliance with the highest standards of data protection and integrity.

As a DFAS Resource Planning Manager, your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future?

- Manage the day-to-day resource planning efforts in collaboration with senior management, and other stakeholders; assess skills, expertise, and capacity requirements for various projects, programs, or operational activities; oversee resource plans that consider project timelines, budget constraints, and resource availability, ensuring optimal resource allocation.

- Oversee the acquisition of necessary resources, including equipment, technology, and materials; collaborate with procurement teams, vendors, and external partners to negotiate contracts, manage vendor relationships, and ensure timely acquisition of resources.

- Oversee the monitoring and tracking of resource utilization to ensure optimal use of available resources; analyze data, assess allocation efficiency, and identify opportunities for improvement; utilize advanced project management tools and resource management software to provide detailed insights to stakeholders and decision makers.

- Manage the resolution of conflicts related to resource allocation. Lead discussions, negotiate compromises, and work with stakeholders to develop equitable solutions that align with organizational priorities and objectives.

- Manage efforts to optimize resource allocation and enhance efficiency. Analyze resource utilization patterns, identify bottlenecks, and recommend improvements; implement resource management methodologies, tools, or systems to streamline processes, automate resource allocation, and elevate overall resource management effectiveness.

- A material job duty of all positions within the Company is ensuring the protection of all its physical, financial and cybersecurity assets, and properly accessing and managing private customer data, proprietary information, confidential medical records, and other types of highly sensitive information and data with the highest standards of conduct and integrity.

Minimum Qualifications

- Five or more years combined experience performing or supervising resource management or business planning activities.

- Experience in utilizing business operations software and systems (for example: ERP Systems, CRM systems).

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in resource planning and/or work management.

Additional Information

- The position’s work mode is remote. Employee is able to work primarily at home or remote however, the employee may be expected to come to an SCE facility on occasion. Unless otherwise noted, employees are required to work and reside in the state of California. Hiring organizations can add further requirements related to specific jobs. Further details of this work mode will be discussed at the interview stage. The work mode can be changed based on business needs.

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- Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

- Position will require up to minimal traveling and being out in the field throughout the SCE service territory.

- Relocation does not apply to this position.

About Southern California Edison

The people at SCE don't just keep the lights on. Our mission is so much bigger. We’re fueling the kind of innovation that’s changing an entire industry, and quite possibly the planet. Join us and create a future with cleaner energy, while providing our customers with the safety and reliability they demand. At SCE, you’ll have a chance to grow personally and professionally, making a real impact in Southern California and around the world.

Southern California Edison is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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