MISO Operations Manager at Consumers Energy in JACKSON, MI

Consumers Energy is Michigan's largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7.

LOCATION

This is a hybrid (virtual/onsite) position with minimum onsite requirements on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday assigned to the Parnall Office located in Jackson, MI. The selected candidate must be located within a commutable distance OR willing to relocate (relocation package available to those who qualify).

GENERAL SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Manager of Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) Operations will lead and coordinate a cross-functional team of MISO tariff / Business Practice Manual subject matter experts. This position will be Consumers Energy primary MISO representative and build relationships with MISO strategy and policy leaders by participating in MISO stakeholder committee and task force meetings. The Manager of MISO Operations will also identify potential impacts of Regional Transmission Organization (RTO), resource adequacy and other related policy issues on the Company business outcomes and communicate impacts of MISO strategy on Consumers Energy's business at all levels. Other responsibilities will include establishing Company positions to influence future MISO tariff changes, assure compliance with all MISO tariffs and Business Practice Manuals, and coordinate MISO Network and Commercial model updates across the Company and state. Finally, this position will engage in increasingly independent and autonomous written and verbal advocacy to protect and further the Company's strategic goals and coordinate closely with Company's Supply Strategy, Pricing, Regulatory Affairs and Legal groups.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead and coordinate a cross-functional team of MISO tariff / Business Practice Manual subject matter experts
Act as Consumer Energy primary MISO representative and build relationships with MISO strategy and policy leaders by participating in MISO stakeholder committee and task force meetings
Establish plan and Company positions to influence future MISO tariff changes
Assure compliance with all MISO tariffs and Business Practice Manuals
Coordinate MISO Network and Commercial model updates across CE
Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Experience with the Tariffs, business practice manuals and policies of the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc RTO and/or experience with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is preferred but not required
Ability to understand and interpret the effects of RTO Tariffs, business practice manuals and related policies on the Company
Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including the ability to synthesize and convey complex and/or technical information clearly, concisely and effectively
Excellent verbal and written advocacy skills required to elicit the support of internal and external subject matter experts on transmission policy issues
Political sensitivity and related interpersonal skills necessary to successfully navigate complex RTO stakeholder committee and taskforce processes

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree with four (4) or more years of experience working in a Business, Regulatory and/or Legal role
- Associate's degree with six (6) or more years of experience working in a Business, Regulatory and/or Legal role
- High School diploma/GED with eight (8) or more years of experience working in a Business, Regulatory and/or Legal role

Why should you join our team?

At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service.

What we offer:

Competitive compensation packages
Medical, Dental and Vision
401k with company match
Paid parental leave
Up to 13 paid Holidays
Paid time off
Educational Assistance Program

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

We, at CMS Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We don't discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are. We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse perspectives; this is what makes us great together. We harbor an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups, Women in Energy (WE), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY, capABLE, Interfaith and Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership.

All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.