Director, Power Operations Risk Management

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.

Job Function Summary: Manages a group of senior Enterprise Risk Management experts and collaborates with officers and senior leaders to identify, evaluate, mitigate, control, and report top risks to the company.

Key Responsibilities

Manage Risk Management Strategy, Objectives & Plans Develops short-term and long-term strategies for the department and oversees the development and management of departmental objectives and plans.

Manage Power Operations Risk Management Directs the oversight of market and operational risks. Ensures that risks are fully assessed, product valuations are appropriate, and transactions are priced to compensate for risks incurred. Ensures adherence to risk management policies and procedures. Establishes procedures to ensure accurate and timely monitoring and reporting of daily risk exposure and capital at risk, using appropriate quantification and valuation methodologies.

Functional Leadership Serves as a thought leader and is recognized as a foremost authority in a specialized area. Innovates and applies best practices to the program area and may significantly contribute to increasing product demand and company revenues. Exercises delegated and discretionary authority over the planning, direction, and timely execution of a program. Establishes and maintains contacts with key and influential individuals within and outside the company to advance program goals

Financial Management Sets strategy and develops plans, policies, and processes for the accounting, budgeting and, where applicable, charging of function resources and services, including the definition of cost models and charging models; sets, negotiates, approves and manages financial budgets and targets, ensuring adequate funding for function objectives and plans.

Resourcing Oversees workforce planning and resource strategy for the function, ensuring adequate skilled resources are available to meet planned service delivery or function objectives. Ensures alignment with strategic human resource plans.

Professional Development Determines organizational development needs aligned with business requirements and the strategic direction of the function. Develops strategies to achieve required change; implements succession plans for key roles, and may mentor senior leaders within the organization.

Education/Experience

We can hire at either the Director or Senior Manager level, dependent upon the successful candidate's background

Education ​ Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or other related field or equivalent experience.

Experience Typically 15 more years in related field.  Advanced knowledge of risk management process and principles.  Advanced knowledge of accounting and financial principles, theory and practices

Functional Competencies

Advanced skills in financial and risk analysis

Expert knowledge of PGE’s policies, practices, philosophy, operations and key company developments related to regulatory, financial, operating and legal issues

Advanced knowledge of regulations of the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC), Oregon Public Utility Commission (OPUC) and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Advanced computer skills using Excel, Word, PowerPoint

General Competencies

Expert analytical thinking skills

Advanced conflict management skills

Expert consulting skills

Advanced decision-making skills

Expert influence skills

Expert presentation and facilitation skills

Advanced problem-solving skills

Expert written and oral communication skills

Leader Practices

Drives Vision and Purpose

Business Insight

Strategic Mindset

Develops Talent

Manages Ambiguity

Cognitive Level

Substantial:
Consistent use of logic or scientific thinking to define problems, collect information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions (for example, engineer, HR