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Regulatory Project Manager

Location: Rapid City, SD, United States

Job ID: 35407

Date Posted: Sep 12, 2024

Position will close at 12:00am CT on Oct 13, 2024

Salary: $ 88700 to $ 133150 Annually

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Job Description

Job Specifications

Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today—for our customers, communities and each other.

Position summary:

The Regulatory Project Manager is responsible for leading the coordination and organization of regulatory projects including rate reviews and other regulatory filings before state and federal regulatory commissions, regulatory software implementations and enhancements, and other regulatory projects for natural gas and electric utility companies across Black Hills Energy. This position will provide strong partnership across the company with functional teams including finance, treasury, tax, regulatory, IT, legal, operations, and apply project management principles and requirements to ensure projects hit all milestones and are completed within the appropriate timelines.

Pay Range:$88,700 - $133,150 (This posting includes the full pay range for this position. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.)

Reporting Relationship:Senior Regulatory Project Manager

Location:This position will be located at our Company Headquarters in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Relocation Assistance:Relocation assistance is available based on individual circumstances! Details to be shared during the offer process.

Essential Functions:

• Implement and manage multiple regulatory projects that span and impact cross-functional departments and business units from initiation to close.

• Clearly define the scope of each project in collaboration with the functional project leads and lead the development, implementation and management of detailed work plans which identify and sequence the activities needed to successfully complete complex regulatory filings.

• Build and maintain consistent processes, data controls and documentation for project execution and decisions across different business segments and jurisdictions.

• Responsibility for managing the Share Point regulatory site administration, ensuring each jurisdictional or project site meets the needs of the respective functional project leads.

• Main point of contact for teams when multiple individuals are assigned to the same project to ensure team actions remain in alignment.

• Effectively use project management tools to keep track of decisions, timelines, breakthroughs, issues, and execution, including ability to identify, lead and mitigate project risks.

• Deliver training and assist in the development of training tools, materials and content across the organization.

• Promote and support company policies, procedures, mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity while creating and maintaining a workplace environment that promotes diversity, safety, fair and equal treatment of employees, open communication and the highest standards of ethical behavior.

• Contribute to the growth and development the regulatory project management team.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Lead in developing standardized project management processes and tools for future regulatory and finance projects while demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement by seeking and implementing enhancements to projects and sharing lessons learned and standard methodologies with other teams.

• Conduct cross-jurisdictional research to support regulatory filings and projects.

• Participate in industry conferences, industry associations, workshops, and forums to keep abreast of industry issues.

• Maintain strong working relationships with the BHC’s corporate support departments including legal, accounting/finance, information services, government and external affairs, regulatory and business development.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree Business, Engineering, Finance, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience

• 5 or more years Project management experience

What Is Desired Or Can Be Taught:

• Knowledge of project management methods and tools.

• Proven ability to lead the standardization of processes including improvements to the design and documentation process.

• Preferred understanding of how a regulated utility works, including regulatory requirements, legal proceeding processes, and accounting and financial concepts.

• Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean, GE Work-Out, and Agile methodologies would be a plus.

• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Effectively communicate at all levels in the organization.

• Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

• Be adaptable and adjust to changing project scopes and timelines.

• Adept at finding ways to use technology to make processes simpler, more efficient and effective.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite – Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, SharePoint and Teams.

This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position. Job descriptions may and do change periodically. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.

About our Company:We are a customer, growth and safety focused utility company that is dedicated to our communities. We improve life with energy as an energy partner of choice. Our diverse culture fuels unique perspectives, opening doors to new insights and possibilities. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, we have over 3000 employees and serve 1.3 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Arkansas).

Enjoy our Comprehensive Benefits Package! Annual discretionary bonuses, 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off benefits, including paid holidays and parental leave, company paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term), an employee assistance program and well-being benefits, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.

Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Black Hills Energy does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran. If you require reasonable accommodation, please visit careers.blackhillsenergy.com for more information.

Wage: 88700 to 133150

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