Lead Vegetation Mgmt Program Manager

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The preferred location for this position is in Raleigh, NC; however, the hiring manager will consider additional locations within Carolinas East. The exact location will be determined at the time of offer based on business needs.

Position Summary

This is the expert level Vegetation Management (VM) Program position that has regional responsibilities to either lead, manage or coordinate regional program activities working with the Area VM Program Managers (VMPM), Transmission VM Manager, and Director within a region or the Vegetation Governance and Support team. This position is for the Transmission Lead VMPM who reports directly to the Regional VM Director.

In this role, this position has the lead responsibility to:* Work with Regional Area VM Program Managers and the System Forester to monitor and evaluate consistent vegetation maintenance practices throughout the assigned Region and support the development and continuous improvement of the VM strategies and procedures for Transmission VM.

Responsibilities

20%: TVMP Annual Planning: Develop vegetation management work plan and associated budget for respective Transmission Maintenance area in collaboration with other VM Program Managers, System Forester and TVM Manager. Work with System Forester and TVM Manager to assure that work plan is in compliance with Federal and Stated Transmission & Distribution vegetation management standards and regulatory requirements.

20%: Financial Management: Manage expenditures within area of responsibility to ensure that budget target and forecast changes are met. Implement adjustments within area of responsibility to complete necessary work while meeting budget forecasts, changes, projections, accruals, and invoice review/approval.

20%: Work Plans: Monitor Transmission Maintenance Area vegetation management work plans and budget by tracking and reporting work plan completion progress, monitoring unit costs, and adjusting work plans and expenditures, as necessary.

15%: Compliance/Regulatory: Ensures state and federal regulatory compliance documentation and evidence is collected, maintained, and stored for audit readiness for the Region.

15%: Contract Management: Support and participate in contract development/award process. Collaborate with key stakeholders on the vendor bids, selection and contract process and implementation for the Region. Monitor the performance of contract resources to assure safe work practices, vegetation management procedures/standards adherence, and productivity consistent with Duke Energy Expectations.

5%: Training: Coordinate and provide as needed training of new and existing processes and technologies.

5%: As assigned: Storm role during emergency operations both local and enterprise wide as needed. Works independently on complex issues. Applying advanced knowledge and problem-solving skills to wide-ranging issues. Integrates industry knowledge related to data into everyday business practices and decision making.

Required/Basic Qualifications* Associates degree in Engineering or

Desired Qualifications* Bachelors degree in Other Technical or

Additional Preferred Qualifications* Possess working knowledge of how VM affects the safety and reliability of the electrical system.

Working Conditions* Field

Specific Requirements

The following required education & experience can be interchangeably accepted:* Bachelors with 5-7 years of Electrical or VM Experience

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Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

No

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No

Posting Expiration Date

Monday, April 14, 2025

All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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