Principal Manager of Strategic Load (Principal Power Resources Specialist) - Energy Department

About the role

The Energy Department is seeking to fill one (1) full-time Principal Manager of Strategic Load (Principal Power Resources Specialist) position for the Account Management, Marketing, and Customer Programs Division. This position reports directly to the Deputy Director of the Account Management, Marketing, and Customer Programs Division and will develop and maintain a segmented pipeline of potential customers, qualify opportunities, develop pursuit strategies and account plans.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact and relationship manager for large load customers such as data centers, advanced manufacturers, and electric vehicle charging providers
• Develop and maintain a segmented pipeline of prospective large load customers; qualify opportunities and develop pursuit strategies and account plans
• Design and structure compliant, revenue-adequate rate tariffs and service offerings (e.g., large-load options, flexible pricing structures, 24/7 clean-energy options) in coordination with Power Resources, Account Services, and Finance teams, ensuring alignment with CPUC/CCA rules and avoidance of cross-subsidy
• Benchmark investor-owned utilities (IOUs), other community choice aggregators (CCAs), and out-of-state peers on tariffs, programs, and service levels; translate findings into SJCE's market positioning and offer development
• Respond to customer pricing requests and lead executive briefings; negotiate term sheets and special contracts in coordination with internal teams and the City Attorney's Office
• Identify and mitigate risks related to regulatory compliance, procurement, energy delivery, and organizational reputation
• Cook with City Manager's Office of Economic Development, Planning, Building and Code Enforcement, and other City departments to support large load customer engagement and site development
• Coordinate community and press messaging related to large load customer programs with the SJCE Marketing team
• Familiarity with Scope 2 emissions regulatory requirements and voluntary reporting protocols (e.g., GHG Protocol, RE100) is desirable

Requirements

Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Law, Natural Resources, Statistics, or related field to utility business. A Master’s degree is highly desirable.

Experience: Six (6) years of progressively responsible related experience in energy resources operations, planning, purchasing, scheduling, or contract negotiations. Acceptable Substitution: A Master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the required experience.

Required Licensing: Possession of a valid State of California driver’s license is required.

This is a hybrid position, requiring part of the work week to be onsite in the Downtown San Jose office. The hybrid work schedule may change due to the department’s business needs in the future.

Qualifications

• Job Expertise: Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.
• Analytical Thinking: Approaches a problem or situation by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.
• Collaboration: Develops networks and builds alliances; engages in cross-functional activities.
• Communication Skills: Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.
• Fiscal Management: Demonstrates strong financial management skills and oversees complex energy procurement practices with large financial impacts for the organization. Complies with applicable laws and policies including Energy Risk Management policies.
• Leadership: Leads by example; demonstrates high ethical standards; remains visible and approachable and interacts with others on a regular basis; promotes a cooperative work environment, allowing others to learn from mistakes; provides motivational supports and direction.
• Political Skill: In taking action, demonstrates an understanding and consideration of how it will impact stakeholders and affected areas in the organization.
• Project Management: Ensures support for projects and implements agency goals and strategic objectives.
• Vision/Strategic Thinking: Supports, promotes, and ensures alignment with the organization’s vision and values; understands how an organization must change in light of internal and external trends and influences; builds a shared vision with others and influences others to translate vision to action.