Project Development Manager

Consumers Energy is Michigan's largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, e.g., H-1B, TN, etc. Please do not apply if you need immigration sponsorship for a work visa now or in the future, including sponsorship for H-1B, TN, etc., now or in the future. We are unable to hire individuals with CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT for this position as the position is not eligible for participation in the H-1B lottery program and is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship for a work visa.

Location
This is a hybrid (virtual/onsite) position with required onsite days on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday assigned to the Jackson Service Center located in Jackson, MI.  The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those that qualify).

General Summary Of Job Responsibilities
The Project Development Manager applies extensive and diverse knowledge of management principles and practices across broad areas of responsibility and related fields. This role involves independently making decisions on large, complex commercial issues and methodologies, and representing the business in negotiations and the resolution of critical strategic matters. The position requires the use of advanced techniques and the adaptation or extension of theories and practices within the relevant disciplines. The manager interprets, organizes, and executes highly advanced strategic assignments that pose significant risk to the business. They are responsible for managing multiple high-complexity projects or programs simultaneously, typically involving strategic acquisitions with a total projected investment ranging from $50 million to $500 million.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead business case development and conduct thorough due diligence to support strategic initiatives.
• Oversee contract development and manage negotiations with internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive project development activities from concept through execution.
• Engage with senior leadership through presentations, strategic communications, and regular updates.
• Provide mentorship to team members and foster cross-functional collaboration across departments.
• Manage third-party interactions, including vendors, consultants, and internal partners.
• Contribute to strategic planning and ensure effective implementation of business objectives.
• Support the development, monitoring, and implementation of processes and governance frameworks.
• Administer and uphold corporate standard work practices and protocols.
• Perform additional duties as assigned or as necessary to meet evolving business needs.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Acquisition of major assets
• Strong business acumen
• Strategic planning, development, and implementation of business initiatives
• Project development and management
• Contract creation and negotiation
• Knowledge of renewable energy technologies
• Leadership of cross-functional teams

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business, or engineering with a minimum of two (2) years of experience with project development, major asset acquisition, contract development and negotiation, senior leadership engagement acumen, business administration, cross functional team leadership, strategic business planning/development/implementation and resource/peer mentoring.
• (OR) Associate's degree in business, or engineering with a minimum of four (4) years of experience with project development, major asset acquisition, contract development and negotiation, senior leadership engagement acumen, business administration, cross functional team leadership, strategic business planning/development/implementation and resource/peer mentoring.
• (OR) High school diploma with a minimum of six (6) years of experience with project development, major asset acquisition, contract development and negotiation, senior leadership engagement acumen, business administration, cross functional team leadership, strategic business planning/development/implementation and resource/peer mentoring.

Why should you join our team?
At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation packages
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k with company match
• Paid parental leave
• Up to 13 paid Holidays
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance Program

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
We, at CMS Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We don't discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are. We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse perspectives; this is what makes us great together. We harbor an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups, Women in Energy (WE), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY, capABLE, Interfaith and Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership.

All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.