Director - Metering and Meter Data Strategy

Applicants must possess a Bachelor's degree or have commensurate work experience in business, electric utility, or project management sectors. A minimum of 1O years' experience in the electric utility industry is required, with a preference for expertise in areas like AMI, utility billing, metering, distributed energy resources, and demand response programs.

Forward-thinking capacity, leadership, and supervisory experience are essential for the successful candidate. In particular, this position will require the following competencies:

• Interpersonal: Excellent collaboration and communication skills; Proven ability to motivate teams and align diverse groups around common goals and objectives; Builds trust and commitment through personal commitment and integrity; Recognizes and demonstrates respect for different personalities and capabilities; Uses diplomacy and tact to resolve
• Technological: Capacity to develop working knowledge of the various technologies being deployed under the grant program and how they integrate; Ability to use Microsoft Office suite as well as project management tools.
• Decision-making: Ability to think critically and solve problems expeditiously; Is agile in adapting to changing conditions; Develops and objectively evaluates alternatives; Able to apply lessons learned to new situations and decision points; Considers both short and longer-term consequences and chances for success in decision making.
• Organizational: Proven ability to prioritize tasks and schedules; Ability to effectively manage all phases of large-scale projects and change initiatives; Sets and enables achievement of challenging but realistic goals.
• Leadership: Ability to influence, inspire and motivate; Models REC's core values (Caring, Respect, Integrity, Service); Fosters a culture of accountability; Adept at providing coaching and feedback to employees, including those with no direct reporting relationship; Maintains focus on ultimate impact on members; Ability to clearly articulate complex ideas in ways that engage various

This role is based in our Fredericksburg headquarters with opportunities for blended or remote work. The role will involve ongoing engagement and obligations with REC partners, employees, lenders, suppliers, and consultants. Attendance at local and out­ of-state seminars and conferences several times a year may be required.