Description

We're powering a cleaner, brighter future.

Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient.

We're powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community service. We are a Fortune 200 company, 19,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10 million customers at six energy companies - Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco).

In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we elevate diverse voices, fresh perspectives and bold thinking. And since we know transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.

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PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

Manage the contractual relationship with our key contractors to ensure contract compliance and maximization of value and performance. Responsibilities include management of strategic contracts, vendor relations, contractor budgets, turn-key contract programs, and the delivery of contract services. Ensure the development and effective implementation of strategic initiatives to improve the effectiveness and the efficiency of Exelon's key Alliance Partners. Lead the organizational focus on, and attainment of, business goals and objectives in support of key internal client business needs. Develop and maintain an environment that promotes diversity, integrity, and high productivity. Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Manage key contractor relationships and the implementation of their respective contracts established by Supply. Responsible for the management of all major contracts in support of Utility Gas and Electric construction and engineering activities within established budgets.
• Provide input to Director in developing strategy for select Alliance Relationships or Categories of work; ensure activities are aligned with and executing against strategic objectives. Support execution of VP, Technical Services business strategies; ensure business activities are aligned with VP objectives.
• Manage contractor relationships; support Manager in maintaining high-level customer relationships. Establish category levels budgets and appropriate performance measures for contract services (as required). Lead the organizational focus on, and attainment of, business goals and objectives in support of key internal client business needs.
• Ensure appropriate development and implementation of category strategy for contract services, including the development of and workload forecasts, business plans, Alliance relationship growth, and overall category ownership.
• Assist the bidding process (including coaching the job owners to receive required materials, working with supply to establish meetings, working with the individual contractors and job owners to answer questions, bid analysis and working with management to receive the approval to award each contract, setting overall annual bid limits based on budget, etc.)
• Ensure ownership and accountability of driving contract performance. Manage contract budgets, financial and operational performance, and implementation of contractor growth strategies. Educate job owners requiring contracted services regarding the requirements of the process (contract requisition and specific job scope) plus the approval process
• Oversee execution of sound contract execution and management strategies to achieve financial and operational goals. Assist with identification and implementation of capability and efficiency improvements within respective work categories and Alliance relationships.
  

JOB SCOPE

• Manage Key Contractors performing work within the PHI system. Identify ongoing opportunities to improve the contracting process and relationships with contractors.
• Interfaces routinely with all Opco and BSC departments and has a high level of independent decision making while performing typical job duties.
• Has responsibility for achieving corporate savings goals, and operational budget targets. Actions could have significant negative impact on the cash flow and revenue stream of Exelon as well as negatively impacting operational performance, work management, supplier performance, system reliability, and customer satisfaction goals.
• Has responsibility of supporting contractor onboarding and managing/approving system access.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7-10 years of industry experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of contract management, alliance management, financial management, and the Exelon sourcing process.
• Travel across company sites or as business needs dictate.
• Demonstrated project management and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of category and contract management concepts.
• Demonstrated understanding of major categories, supply markets, suppliers and products.
• Adept communicator (verbal, written).
• Cross-functional/organizational team management and facilitation skills (internal and external).
• Demonstrated understanding of contracting business and cost drivers.
• Demonstrated data analysis capability.
• Demonstrated conflict management experience.
• Demonstrated aptitude to manage multi-million dollar contracts
• Demonstrated sourcing technique proficiency.
• Detailed specific category expertise/technical aptitude.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and direction to contract management staff.
• Demonstrated ability to work with multiple stakeholders to create optimal contracting approaches and solutions.
• Demonstrated competence with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Competency with web-based applications, including PASSPORT ,CIWP and A/P system.
• In lieu of degree, 9-12 years of relevant experience.

• Graduate degree or Graduate level work in Engineering, Business Administration or related field.
• 3-5 years as a supervisor / manager or relevant experience.