Project Manger ( Demand Response)

Job Title: Project Manger ( Demand Response)

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite 

Legal Entity: Entergy Louisiana, LLC 

This position can be filled as a Project Mgr or a Project Mgr Sr based on experience.

Job Summary/Purpose

The Project Manager or Sr. Project Manager for Demand Response will lead program management of demand response offerings for Entergy Louisiana, as well as contract administration. This role ensures alignment between regulatory requirements, operational goals, and customer needs. The position serves as a liaison between internal teams, regulatory bodies, customers, and vendors to deliver cost-effective, reliable solutions that support resource management, grid stability and sustainability.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

1.    Program Management & Execution

•    Provide leadership support of all activities associated with the Demand Response program including regulatory approvals, overseeing program research and design, program implementation, development of operations and reporting for all program offerings.
•    Identify implementation requirements for Demand Response programs. Oversee and manage implementation activities. 
•    Manage the program budget to ensure 1) the achievement of MW reduction targets and 2) that expenses remain within the authorized amounts approved in the LPSC cost-effectiveness test to enable cost recovery approval from regulators.
•    Manage vendors (C&I, Agricultural, Residential, & EM&V) per contract requirements.
•    Track KPIs and prepare reports for internal leadership and regulatory agencies.
•    Work with internal stakeholders and vendors to determine annual MISO registration strategy, manage annual MISO registration of resources, and comply with pre- and post-event requirements.

                                            
2.    Stakeholder Engagement

•    Serve as primary point of contact for large customers regarding demand response projects.
•    Negotiate and administer contracts for demand response programs under applicable tariffs and regulations.
•    Ensure proper communication to customers, vendors, and stakeholders during demand response events.

3.    Regulatory & Compliance Oversight

•    EM&V Management: Select, onboard, and manage the third-party Evaluation, Measurement, and Verification (EM&V) firm as mandated by the LPSC filing.
•    LPSC Reporting: Author and submit annual program performance reports to the LPSC, ensuring all cost-effectiveness metrics and MW reduction targets are accurately documented.
•    Audit Readiness: Maintain rigorous documentation of event performance and customer participation to support potential regulatory audits or prudence reviews.
•    Manage regulatory filings for demand response initiatives and resolve issues that may arise. Collaborate with regulatory teams to ensure compliance.
•    Evaluate reporting and the results of analyses to ensure accuracy. Testify on behalf of the Operating Company to support analysis presented for decision making.
•    Ensure adherence to FERC, MISO, and state-level requirements for demand response programs.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum education required of the position

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Energy Systems, or Business. Masters or MBA is desirable.

Minimum experience required of the position

5+ years experience in utility operations, energy management, regulatory affairs, and/or project management.
Experience with regulatory filings, contract negotiations, and large-scale program implementation.

Desired: Utility experience/Utility adjacent industry

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position

• Strong interpersonal, leadership and analytical skills. Experienced in project management. Expertise in demand response, distributed generation, or energy efficiency programs. Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as stakeholder management abilities. Detailed-oriented and must possess excellent organizational skills. In depth understanding of utility regulation, RFPs, and contract management.

Any certificates, licenses, etc. required of the position

• Project Management Professional (PMP), Energy Efficiency or Demand Response certifications (CEM, LEED) are desirable.

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Primary Location: Louisiana-Jefferson Louisiana : Baton Rouge || Louisiana : Jefferson 
Job Function: Corporate
FLSA Status:  
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code:  
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 123744
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%

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Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

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WORKING CONDITIONS:
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.