PJM Interconnection, LLC

Manager, Applied Innovation

Audubon, PA

Full-time

About This Job

Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid

The Manager of Applied Innovation plays a crucial role in identifying, evaluating, and implementing innovations that enhance PJM's operations, markets, and transmission planning. This includes cutting-edge software, AI-driven solutions, grid-enhancing technologies, and methodologies to drive the success of the PJM interconnection. This role fosters collaboration across teams and external stakeholders to support PJM's innovation strategy.

Essential Functions:

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Stay Ahead of the Curve: Maintain a deep understanding of the latest advancements in AI, electric utility technologies, and innovations across industries, with a focus on those applicable to PJM’s operations, markets, and transmission planning.

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Lead Technology Exploration: Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to explore and assess the impact of emerging technologies, addressing both challenges and opportunities that arise.

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Conduct Strategic Studies: Lead analytical and large-scale simulation studies to inform PJM’s strategy.

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Drive Innovation: Lead and promote advanced technology pilot projects, including AI-driven initiatives, encourage participation across the industry, and push for innovative solutions that address grid challenges.

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Foster a Culture of Innovation: Inspire and drive innovation at all levels of PJM, ensuring the integration of new technologies and methodologies across departments and divisions.

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Continuous Learning & Development: Work with PJM departments to implement ongoing education programs about current and future technology trends that align with PJM’s needs and strategy.

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Showcase Success: Publish, present, and communicate successful applications of innovation both within PJM and the broader industry.

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Lead R&D Collaboration: Partner with industry leaders, universities, national labs, and key organizations like EPRI, PSERC, NERC, DOE, and NSF to advance research and development initiatives.

Characteristics and Qualifications: Required:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering or equivalent work experience

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At least 5 years of experience

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2+ years of leadership experience in a managerial/supervisory role.

Preferred

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MBA, Business Administration

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5-10 years of leadership experience in a managerial/supervisory role.

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Ability and desire to build relationships and interact with a wide range of stakeholders and staff to maintain and enhance PJM’s customer service reputation

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Experience with PJM operations, markets, and planning functions

Manager, Applied Innovation

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