Enel is a globally recognized leader in sustainable energy and is consistently named one of Fortune Magazine's "Companies that are Changing the World." It is also one of the largest and most trusted energy companies in the world, serving around 70 million customers in more than 30 countries across 5 continents. The Enel Group vision is about Open Power. Open Power means opening energy access to more people; opening the world of energy to new technologies; opening new ways for people to manage energy; opening new uses of energy; and opening more partnerships. These are ambitious goals and we are pursuing them with the passion of more than 65,000 people whose brilliant work is based on our values of Responsibility, Innovation, Trust and Proactivity. At Enel North America, our businesses are leading the energy transition, creating the sustainable energy solutions of the future to help individuals, businesses and communities change energy into lasting value.
The Opportunity:
The Senior Program Analyst is responsible for critical operational activities to support the management and optimization of Enel X's portfolios of flexibility assets (demand response, distributed energy resources, EVs) in electricity markets in North America. Primary responsibilities include executing market transactions with grid operations and utilities, developing analysis for portfolio decisions, championing the continuous improvement of scalable processes and driving internal, cross-functional alignment necessary to achieve business success. Members of the Program Management team are the internal, subject matter experts for all things related to their markets and strong representatives of Enel X's expertise externally. The goal of the Energy Markets group at Enel X is to connect "any asset to any market and any value stream" to enable a more sustainable energy future.
What You'll Do at Enel:
Business Development
• Support the identification, assessment and origination of new business opportunities that include but are not limited to new product offerings and entry into new markets. Provide insight into the market and operational requirements from product conception, definition and launch.
• Co-develop responses to local Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and tenders for flexible assets. Provide detailed market analysis and collaborate with cross functional teams to inform deal structure and products.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with utility customers, grid operators and other strategic partners. Act as secondary point of contact and maintain a pulse on electricity markets in order to create areas for future growth.
Energy Management and Optimization
• Execute complex transactions in electricity markets, which include but are not limited to registering assets into utility and ISO markets, assessing portfolio risk and adjusting provider commitments based on internal and external input.
• Drive market settlement activities and financial close in order to monetize thousands of Enel X's assets.
• Ensure financial and operational compliance with Customer and Utility Agreements and RTO/ISO obligations which include mitigating data quality issues and managing recurring market reporting and/or transactions.
Cross-Functional Alignment and Delivery:
• Provide analysis and support to implementation teams in the delivery of project returns and market commitments. Assist program managers to provide direction of market activities and ensure that critical delivery activities are completed and prioritized appropriately.
• Support key business activities and teams:
o C&I Sales: set sales goals, act as the technical expert to support complex sales, review project level assumptions, approve non-standard contract terms and drive customer acquisition.
o Product Management. Support product development teams to integrate rule changes into the digital platform that is the basis for our optimization solution, as well as provide input for continuous improvement.
o Regulatory & Institutional Affairs. Provide market expertise and business recommendations to Enel X's regulatory efforts. Stay current on national and local market drivers influencing market participation for Enel X.
o Operations and Onboarding: Champion the continuous improvement of scalable processes, apply best practices and use innovative ideas to increase market and organizational effectiveness.
o Global Product Line. Support Global teams with any commercial bidding strategy, policy development discussions and any other related analysis.
What You've Accomplished:
- Bachelor's degree preferably in Engineering, Business, Economics, or Statistics, Graduate degree a plus;
- 2+ years of related experience in Energy and/or portfolio or asset management;
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills including financial modeling;
- Very strong interpersonal and communications skills;
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
Preferred:
- Mastery of market requirements, regulations, and relevant mechanics to serve as internal expert on Enel X's participation in relevant market(s);
- Breadth of experience in wide range of projects involving diverse internal and external stakeholders; uses learnings to make comprehensive decisions and highlight risks;
- Self-starter with initiative to prioritize appropriately and develop creative solutions;
- Ability to effectively work within multi-disciplinary teams to identify and solve crucial business risks and operational challenges.
What Enel Offers You:
•A rapidly growing yet well-established business, •Ability to work with employees from many different cultures and backgrounds., •Benefits and rewards that support the life and well-being of you and your family., •One of the world's most recognizable and respected brands in the energy industry that believes by working together we can create a new energy era in which the world can become more sustainable., •Opportunity to grow and develop your career with the support and mentorship of senior leaders., •Various forms of flexibility to help you integrate your life with your professional commitments.
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