Project Manager, Lead Regulatory Analyst

Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business, and as an employee team.
At Liberty, we hire passionate people who care about doing the right thing for our customers. We are entrepreneurial, creative, and outcome-focused. Here, your natural talent and achievements will flourish in an inclusive environment of teamwork, trust and continuous learning. We are always pursuing excellence to exceed our ambitions goals, rewarding both the goal outcome and how we achieve it.
Purpose

The Project Manager will lead various programs and projects, including applications and rulemakings at the jurisdictional Utility Commissions on behalf of Liberty's multi-state regulated utility operations. This role will manage project teams handling internal and external audits, and play an integral role developing and maintaining forecast models for regulatory filings.

Accountabilities

• Lead for a team of subject matter experts from various internal departments (finance, operations, engineering, customer care), external consultants, and other utilities to develop testimony, serve as a witness at hearings, prepare other witnesses for hearings, manage data request responses (including writing responses and reviewing responses to ensure consistency and quality), and build relationships with external parties, including the Commission(s), to help reach successful outcomes for proceedings and build Liberty's reputation.
• Responsible for managing internal and external audits and be responsible for managing the production of all information requested by the auditors. Able to build positive, professional relationships with auditors and Liberty staff responsible for providing the information requested by auditors.
• Manage project teams in developing forecasts and managing rates for regional utilities. Ensure that all models are accurate and provide the information needed for executives to make decisions in determining the best course of action for the company. The project manager will also work to develop new models.
• Clearly explain and describe the forecasting models to senior management, intervenors and governmental agencies. Perform impact analysis of new regulations from a quantitative perspective and identify any financial risks associated with the regulations.
• Attend and represent the company at various regulatory proceedings and travel to the function locations as required.

Education and Experience

• Strong leadership skills and the ability to work with all levels of an organization including people with different styles and backgrounds.
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team to maintain project timelines, budgets, and deliver on commitments.
• Bachelor's degree with a preferred focus in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related area of study
• 8+ years' of experience in regulatory or an adjacent function, preferably within the utility industry
• Ability to motivate direct and/or indirectly reporting project teams.
• Ability to thrive through transformation processes

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. is a growing renewable energy and utility company with over $15 billion of assets across North America and internationally.
For more than 30 years, Algonquin has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to delivering clean energy and water solutions. Our rapid growth has led both our regulated utility services and renewable energy business groups into different geographies and commodities, but our purpose remains unchanged – Sustaining Energy and Water for Life.
Through our operating business (Liberty), we provide regulated electricity, water, and natural gas utility services to over 1 million customer connections, primarily in North America. And, our growing portfolio of clean, renewable wind, solar, hydro and thermal power generation facilities represent over 3 GW of renewable generation capacity in operation and under construction.
With our robust, diversified, and growing presence in communities across North America and internationally, we are continually demonstrating our "Think Global, Act Local" business model.
What We Offer
Company funded Pension program

401k with Company match

Full insurance benefits (health/dental/vision/life)

Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy

Share purchase/match plan

Defined Contribution savings plan

Top Talent Program

Volunteer paid days off

Employee Assistance Program

Achievement fund

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not certain you meet the all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to further investigate the opportunity.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person's unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all of our employees and expect each of our employees to honor this commitment in their daily responsibilities.