(Usa) Senior Manager, Utility Partnerships - Regulatory

Position Summary...
What you'll do...
About Walmart Energy Transformation
The Walmart Energy Transformation team is a newly reimagined energy team that was created to ensure the team has the resources and internal positioning to deliver on Walmart's energy-related regenerative goals. The team now reports directly to the COO of Walmart US and the Chief Sustainability Officer.
This new organization is responsible for:
Buying energy and optimizing for the lowest cost in regulated and wholesale markets. Meeting our renewable's goal of 100% renewables by 2030 Increasing the energy efficiency and reducing emissions across our facilities Meeting our 2040 Zero Emissions goal, including transitioning our fleet to zero emissions vehicles
We are a team of seasoned energy veterans dedicated to realizing Walmart's regenerative commitments and leveraging Walmart's platform to support the decarbonization of our customers, associates, communities, and suppliers. Because energy touches everything, we work across Walmart, particularly real estate, facilities, supply chain, network design, transportation and customer experience. We have come from across Walmart, utilities, developers, banking, clean energy consulting and environmental NGOs. We are innovators and change agents determined to make an impact. We are analytical and entrepreneurial; thoughtful and practical.
You'll sweep us off our feet if...

• Experience filing testimony in utility regulatory proceedings.
• Comfortable speaking in public and to key stakeholders on clean energy topics.
• Have a thorough understanding of cost of service rate making.

What you'll bring...

• Excellent writing skills.
• Proficient in Word and Excel programs.
• Understanding of the electric industry.

You'll make an impact by...

• Manages Utility Partnerships across vendors for electric, gas, water, sewer, and propane for the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada.
• Assesses and provides guidance on rate reviews and regulations. Participates in regulatory proceedings to manage utility costs and engage in operations. Tracks and monetizes proposed and approved utility rate increases to support regulatory work and cost forecast development.
• Creates and expands influence with regulators and other stakeholders and leverages relationships to achieve objectives.
• Develops and executes utility products and services and support through approval processes.
• Tracks and monetizes proposed and approved utility rate increases to support regulatory work and cost forecast development.
• Leads and executes against utility interval data acquisition and the rate portion of development of Jasper platform.
• Creates and expands influence with utility leaders and trade organizations that can be leveraged to support cost, operational, and sustainability objectives.
• Manages procurement of utility incentives for energy efficiency, electric vehicle charging, and other deployments. Develops and manages intake processes for the identification of incentive and identifies gaps in incentives.
• Drives the execution of multiple business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs; developing and communicating business plans and priorities; removing barriers and obstacles that impact performance; providing resources; identifying performance standards; measuring progress and adjusting performance accordingly; developing contingency plans; and demonstrating adaptability and supporting continuous learning.
• Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by selecting and training; mentoring; assigning duties; building a team-based work environment; establishing performance expectations and conducting regular performance evaluations; providing recognition and rewards; coaching for success and improvement; and ensuring diversity awareness.
• Promotes and supports company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by training and providing direction to others in their use and application; ensuring compliance with them; and utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy.
• Ensures business needs are being met by evaluating the ongoing effectiveness of current plans, programs, and initiatives; consulting with business partners, managers, co-workers, or other key stakeholders; soliciting, evaluating, and applying suggestions for improving efficiency and cost effectiveness; and participating in and supporting community outreach events.

Minimum Qualifications...
Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.
Bachelor's degree in energy, finance, business, or related area.
1 year's experience in the utilities business.
Preferred Qualifications...
Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.
Master's degree in Energy, Finance, Business, or related area., Prior work experience at the management level, interfacing externally with the utility industry and internally at senior executive levels., Prior work experience in a large-scale global business., Utilities business
Primary Location...
2608 Se J St, BENTONVILLE, AR 72712, United States of America