MISO Operations Manager - JACKSON, MI

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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.

LOCATION
This is a hybrid (virtual/onsite) position with minimum onsite requirements on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday assigned to the Parnall Office located in Jackson, MI. The selected candidate must be located within a commutable distance OR willing to relocate (relocation package available to those who qualify).

GENERAL SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The Manager of Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) Operations will lead and coordinate a cross-functional team of MISO tariff / Business Practice Manual subject matter experts. This position will be Consumers Energy primary MISO representative and build relationships with MISO strategy and policy leaders by participating in MISO stakeholder committee and task force meetings. The Manager of MISO Operations will also identify potential impacts of Regional Transmission Organization (RTO), resource adequacy and other related policy issues on the Company business outcomes and communicate impacts of MISO strategy on Consumers Energy’s business at all levels. Other responsibilities will include establishing Company positions to influence future MISO tariff changes, assure compliance with all MISO tariffs and Business Practice Manuals, and coordinate MISO Network and Commercial model updates across the Company and state. Finally, this position will engage in increasingly independent and autonomous written and verbal advocacy to protect and further the Company’s strategic goals and coordinate closely with Company’s Supply Strategy, Pricing, Regulatory Affairs and Legal groups.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and coordinate a cross-functional team of MISO tariff / Business Practice Manual subject matter experts
• Act as Consumer Energy primary MISO representative and build relationships with MISO strategy and policy leaders by participating in MISO stakeholder committee and task force meetings
• Establish plan and Company positions to influence future MISO tariff changes
• Assure compliance with all MISO tariffs and Business Practice Manuals
• Coordinate MISO Network and Commercial model updates across CE
• Other duties as assigned