Senior Strategic Business Account Manager

Requisition ID: 19992

 

Join us in building a better future for Arizona!

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

 

Why Work at SRP

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

 

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

 

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
• Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
• Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
• Short and long-term disability plans
• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

 

Summary

Serves as Strategic Energy Management's Tier 1 Strategic Energy Manager providing qualitative preparation, negotiation and execution of major energy, pricing, renewable energy, sustainability, and carbon initiatives. Provides critical analysis and program content for executive industry discussions between SRP's largest strategic commercial and industrial customers and SRP's Senior Executive Management. Leads and develops evolving national customer strategies specifically under Tier I Manager guidance. Requires comprehensive baseline understanding of SRP's corporate direction involving Strategic Planning, Resource Planning, Corporate Pricing, Economic Development, Sustainability, Supply & Trading, Product Development, Government Relations, Strategic System Projects, Transmission Planning, Engineering and Water Resources. Ability to comfortably engage and clearly communicate with national, customer corporate energy teams and industry consultants bridging alignment of advanced energy concepts developed by SRP decision makers. Perform special projects as guided by the Tier I Manager, including various opportunities to lead required initiatives with key SRP Commercial customers. Project examples include Sustainable Energy Offering (SEO), Distributed Energy Resources (DER), Renewable Energy Credits (REC), Pricing, Interruptible programs, Cost Allocation review, Integrated System Planning (ISP), Full Electric Service Riders (FESR) and various Pilot programs.

What You'll Do

Recognized as a Certified Energy Manager (CEM), or must attain the certification within one year of hire.

Education

A bachelor's degree relevant to the assignment from an accredited institution is preferred.

Experience

This position may be filled at one of three levels outlined below, based on the candidate’s relevant education, experience, or a combination of both that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and competencies.

Level I — Associate: In lieu of a degree, 4 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 4 years may be considered.
Level 2 – Journey: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required. In lieu of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 6 years may be considered.
Level 3 – Senior: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required. In lieu of a degree, 9 years of relevant