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Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic manager to lead the resource configuration, integration, and testing efforts for the Extended Day Ahead Market (EDAM) implementation at PGE. This critical role will ensure accurate configuration and integration of grid resources within the CAISO framework, as well as thorough testing and validation of all systems to meet market requirements. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in energy market operations, system integration, and project management, with a proven track record of managing complex, high-stakes projects. As the manager, you will oversee a team of professionals, drive cross-functional collaboration, and play a key role in meeting PGE's 2026 go-live target for EDAM, enhancing our market participation and operational efficiency. If you are a results-driven leader with expertise in energy systems and market integration, we encourage you to apply and join our team in shaping the future of energy.

Career Level Summary

Career Level: M2 Manager

Manages professional associates and/or supervisors

Is accountable for the performance and results of a team

Adapts departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges

Decisions are guided by policies, resources and business plan; receives moderate guidance from manager

Provides subject matter guidance to associates, colleagues and/or customers

Key Responsibilities

Manage Staff Manages a team of professionals and/or supervisors responsible for one or more functions within grid operations ensuring safe and reliable power distribution; depending on area of specialization may oversee any of the following: system reliability, monitoring of power production and power delivery to PGE customers, scheduling and delivery of transmission and ancillary services, prescheduling activities, and/or balancing activities; provides technical management for the team, ensuring that objectives are met and all relevant standards/procedures are followed; ensures that operational problems are identified and resolved; ensures that operational procedures and working practices are current and fit for the purpose.

Technical Expertise Oversees technical advice on grid operations to the department and to the company; represents the department or delegates representation on committees and projects.

Strategy Partners with other managers to set priorities and strategic direction for functional areas assigned and ensures operational goals are integrated and complementary; establishes goals and metrics for operational unit(s) and monitors performance to those goals; ensures operational objectives align with corporate strategy; devises workforce optimization strategy to ensure grid operations function.

Procedures Oversees the development and maintenance of operational procedures within functional areas assigned and ensures all practices and procedures comply with appropriate regulations, standards and agreements. Ensures staff follow change control processes when changing systems or procedures.

Compliance Manages compliance activities; ensures all functional activities operate in compliance with the reliability standards, tariffs, regulations and other requirements; oversees or participates in audits, spot checks and assessments; oversees the analysis of new laws and regulations and their applicability; ensures processes and procedures are adapted in response to changing requirements.

Financial Management Monitors and manages expenditures, ensuring that all financial targets are met, and examines any areas where budgets/expenditures vary from plan; assists with the definition and operation of effective financial controls and decision making.

Resourcing Oversees resourcing decisions and planning for team; partners with HR in the definition of jobs, recruitment, evaluation and selection processes. Professional

Development Reviews organizational development needs and training strategies to determine required learning and development outcomes for the team; provides guidance in the creation of development plans; monitors ongoing progress and provides coaching and mentoring and provides feedback; completes annual performance management reviews.

Education/Experience/Certifications

Education Requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or other related field or equivalent experience. Experience Prefer eight or more years in positions related to operation of generation, transmission or distribution systems or a related field; experience working with FERC, NERC, and WECC regulatory processes preferred.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

Functional Competencies

Advanced knowledge of PGE’s electrical transmission and distribution system.

Advanced knowledge of electrical principles and concepts.

Advanced knowledge of PGE’s Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA),

Energy Management and PI Systems.

Advanced knowledge of SCC administrative and support systems (e.g., Zetron, Crow, WECC.net, SharePoint, SCCweb, PI Alarm, AVL, SCC Reports, etc.).

Advanced knowledge of PGE generating facilities.

Advanced knowledge of FERC and NERC regulatory processes related to the development of NERC Reliability Standards.

Advanced knowledge of PGE Information Technology policies and procedures.

Intermediate technical writing skills for procedures and compliance documentation.

General Competencies

Advanced analytical thinking skills.

Advanced conflict management skills.

Advanced decision-making skills.

Advanced influence skills.

Advanced negotiation skills.

Advanced problem-solving skills.

Advanced written/oral communication skills.

Leader Practices:

Drives Results

Plans and Aligns

Decision Quality

Drives Engagement

Courage

Physical and Cognitive Demands

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 director, plant manager, etc.).

Cognitive

Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks

Ability to follow accuracy standards

Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks

Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment

Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress

Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change

Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback

Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement

Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks

Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization

Demonstrates sound memory

Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks

Schedule/Attendance

Ability to work long hours

Ability to work a variable schedule

Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather

Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance

Ability to work shift schedule Ability to work on-call schedule

Physical Capabilities

• Driving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory - Occasionally (one to two times a month or less)

• Driving/travel/commute: Overnight inside/outside the service territory - Occasionally (one to two times a month or less)

• Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)

• Lifting/pushing/pulling: Up to 10 lbs.

• Carrying: Up to 10 lbs.

Environment - Indoor/Outdoor (check all that apply):

• Office

• Plant

• Field

Compensation Range:

$125,790.00 - $233,610.00

Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity. While we anticipate the selected candidate for this position will fall towards the middle or entry point of the compensation range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis.

PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. To find out more, click here (https://portlandgeneral.com/hrcs5511) .

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