Product Mgr I, II or Senior

at  Evergy

REQUISITION ID: EVE003B

DEPARTMENT: Demand Response – Kansas City Headquarters or Topeka General Office
LOCATION: Kansas City, MO
Topeka, KS
PAY RANGE: Product Manager I: $51,000 - $63,700
Product Manager II: $62,300 - $77,900
Sr. Product Manager: $79,100 - $105,400
Scheduled Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Other hours as required)
Current Hybrid Approach:
Mon & Fri: remote work
Tues, Wed & Thu: in-office work

POSITION SUMMARY:

Evergy is committed to moving energy forward with innovative product solutions. Join Evergy’s high performing Energy Solutions Products and Services Team - with a role that focuses on delivering demand side management (DSM) product solutions in our Missouri and Kansas service territories.
The selected candidate will be responsible for the management of demand response (DR) programs and software systems.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering, marketing, or a related discipline -MBA is preferred but not required.

• Work Experience:
  o Depending on level (PM I or PM II), position requires 0– 6+ years of related work experience.
  o If Product Manager II, preferably previous experience in program or product management with utility experience

  o Sr. PM position requires 6– 10+ years of related work experience.

• Experience managing and leading cross functional teams.

• Strong technical project management background
• Track record of creative thinking and problem solving, as well as an ability to deliver successful, innovative programs to market.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Internal desire and demonstrated ability to study, learn and apply in new environments.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize multiple data sources to gain insights and develop action plans, as well as an ability to execute against plans with excellence.
• Exceptional communication skills, written and oral, both with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software applications.
• Experience working with or helping launch new digital technologies.
• Experience with orchestrating change management.
• Understanding of electric utility operations and pricing/rates is a plus.
• Demonstrable skills in coordinating activities through a diverse group of people.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from senior management, managers, vendors, regulatory stakeholders, and customers.
  Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: None
  Working Conditions: Normal office working conditions.
  Evergy has a clear mission – To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. So, our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. We are committed to celebrating diversity and building a team where everyone – regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status – has a voice and can bring their best every day. We know that the more diverse and inclusive we are, the better we will be. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.
  Disclaimer: The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
  Work Locations: 1KC - Missouri HQ - Floor 30 One Kansas City Place 1200 Main St Kansas City 64105
  Job: Corporate Communications
  Shift: Shift Details:
  Unposting Date: Aug 7, 202

• Lead and manage vendor contractors, subcontractors, and program partners responsible for the delivery and execution of Evergy’s Demand Response (DR) Programs to meet program performance deliverables and goals.
• Manage partners to key project timelines, including integration implementation and product functionality consistent with business requirements and project objectives.
• Works closely with key internal departments and stakeholders to manage product implementations in a timely fashion gathering cross functional feedback and alignment.
• Champions continuous process improvement and customer experience through streamlined execution and delivery of projects
• Prepare project status reports to track and monitor progress and vendor performance against program objectives and goals.
• Stay abreast of ongoing research and trends in DERMS, DRMS, demand side management, demand response and distributed energy resources.
• Use working knowledge of Missouri and Kansas Energy Efficiency Investment Act, demand side regulatory rules, approved demand side filings and associated tariffs to improve operational results and program outcomes.