Supervisor, Capital Planning

Duquesne Light Company, headquartered in downtown Pittsburgh, is a leader in providing electric energy and has been in the forefront of the electric energy market, with a history rooted in technological innovation and superior customer service. Today, the company continues its role as a leader in the transmission and distribution of electric energy, providing a secure supply of reliable power to more than half a million customers in southwestern Pennsylvania.

Duquesne Light Company is committed to creating a culture of inclusion. We value and respect the unique differences and experiences of our employees. We believe that our differences lead to better collaboration, innovation and outcomes. We want you to join our team

Position Summary:

The Supervisor, Capital Planning manages the capital planning team within the Business Analysis & Valuation group. The Supervisor will serve as the centralized function of capital planning with respect to the Operations, IT, and Center of Excellence groups. The position is responsible for the development and quality of aggregated spend and in-service forecasts, variance analysis, reporting on major initiatives, and other analytical support or ad hoc analyses. Additionally, this position will advance budget and other process improvements regarding capital planning within the organization. This position will have a minimum of two direct reports.

Location: Hybrid, downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Responsibilities

• Leadership of the capital planning team, including goal setting and performance management, selection, and separation decisions, mentoring and developing team members, serving as a resource and guide, and other activities to create a productive and positive work environment.
• Assume key role in forecasting and variance analysis for capital spend and in-service including ancillary tracking such as:
  • Monthly reporting of capital expenditures and net in-service against budget
  • Monthly major initiative dashboard reporting
  • Variance analysis and forecast adjustments including controllable costs vs allocated costs.
• Provide analytical assistance including:
  • Development of the annual plant-in-service business plan
  • Forecast optimization and initiative prioritization
  • Advancement of driver-based budgeting and variance analysis
  • Other cost/benefit or process improvement analysis
• Ensure adherence to governance and approval policies and procedures including:
  • Coordinate and assist in the development of governance committee presentations and material
  • Track approvals and amounts against actuals to ensure governance thresholds are being followed
  • Process improvement support surrounding the governance process
• Assist with other organizational analyses related to capital planning such as spend optimization, contingency planning, system implementations, etc.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline required.
• Five (5) years progressively responsible reporting, capital planning, or financial analysis experience required.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• MBA or related professional certifications preferred.

Skills and Attributes Utilized in This Role Include:

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Proficiency in data analysis tools
• Strong ability to motivate employees on a daily basis and help maintain/support a positive working environment
• Ability to interpret key metrics to understand team and company performance and identify areas for improvement
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines and adjusting to changing priorities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills

Must possess a positive attitude and strong values that fit with the Company's core values:

• Energized to shape the future;
• Bold in thinking and exploration of new possibilities;
• Collaborative in approaching all challenges;
• Responsible in commitment to safety, management of assets and finances, and interaction with colleagues, business clients and other stakeholders;
• Selfless in serving the community, both on the job and through volunteerism.

Scope

Primary focus is on day-to-day management of operational execution for areas managed.Trains and develops staff, plans the workflow, and directs available resources to accomplish process improvements. Leads workflow changes and implementations for direct team.

Decision Impact

Problems and issues are undefined require detailed info gathering, analysis, and investigation to understand/resolve. Makes decisions that address workflow issues considering immediate impact on own function or work unit.

Hybrid Work

Position follows our hybrid work model, with a minimum of two days working in the office and the remaining days working remotely. Reporting location and frequency may be subject to change based on job role and department needs.

Storm Roles

All Non-Union Employees will serve in storm roles as appropriate to their role and skillset. Please be sure to discuss storm roles with the hiring manager for the position, as duties can vary across the Company. Examples of storm roles could include but aren't limited to duties such as: working with operations for service center support or with the communications, customer service, or government affairs teams to respond to public and customer requests for information, etc.

Data Governance

Utilize data to make business decisions as appropriate for the position, support data stewardship activities and partner with IT on underlying data needs.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of the employment relationship, without discrimination because of race, age, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran or any other unlawful basis, as defined by applicable law, and fostering a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and retaliation. This policy affects decisions including, but not limited to, hiring, compensation, benefits, terms and conditions of employment, opportunities for promotion, transfer, layoffs, return from a layoff, training and development, and other privileges of employment. An integral part of Duquesne Light Holdings' commitment is to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws concerning equal employment and affirmative action.

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