Director, Power Operations Risk Management

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Job Function Summary : Manages a group of senior Enterprise Risk Management experts and collaborates with officers and senior leaders to identify, evaluate, mitigate, control, and report top risks to the company.

Key Responsibilities

Manage Risk Management Strategy, Objectives & Plans Develops short-term and long-term strategies for the department and oversees the development and management of departmental objectives and plans.

Manage Power Operations Risk Management Directs the oversight of market and operational risks. Ensures that risks are fully assessed, product valuations are appropriate, and transactions are priced to compensate for risks incurred. Ensures adherence to risk management policies and procedures. Establishes procedures to ensure accurate and timely monitoring and reporting of daily risk exposure and capital at risk, using appropriate quantification and valuation methodologies.

Functional Leadership Serves as a thought leader and is recognized as a foremost authority in a specialized area. Innovates and applies best practices to the program area and may significantly contribute to increasing product demand and company revenues. Exercises delegated and discretionary authority over the planning, direction, and timely execution of a program. Establishes and maintains contacts with key and influential individuals within and outside the company to advance program goals

Financial Management Sets strategy and develops plans, policies, and processes for the accounting, budgeting and, where applicable, charging of function resources and services, including the definition of cost models and charging models; sets, negotiates, approves and manages financial budgets and targets, ensuring adequate funding for function objectives and plans.

Resourcing Oversees workforce planning and resource strategy for the function, ensuring adequate skilled resources are available to meet planned service delivery or function objectives. Ensures alignment with strategic human resource plans.

Professional Development Determines organizational development needs aligned with business requirements and the strategic direction of the function. Develops strategies to achieve required change; implements succession plans for key roles, and may mentor senior leaders within the organization.

Education / Experience

We can hire at either the Director or Senior Manager level, dependent upon the successful candidate's background

Education Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or other related field or equivalent experience.

Experience Typically 15 more years in related field. Advanced knowledge of risk management process and principles. Advanced knowledge of accounting and financial principles, theory and practices

Functional Competencies

Advanced skills in financial and risk analysis

Expert knowledge of PGE's policies, practices, philosophy, operations and key company developments related to regulatory, financial, operating and legal issues

Advanced knowledge of regulations of the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC), Oregon Public Utility Commission (OPUC) and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Advanced computer skills using Excel, Word, PowerPoint

General Competencies

Expert analytical thinking skills

Advanced conflict management skills

Expert consulting skills

Advanced decision-making skills

Expert influence skills

Expert presentation and facilitation skills

Advanced problem-solving skills

Expert written and oral communication skills

Leader Practices

Drives Vision and Purpose

Business Insight

Strategic Mindset

Develops Talent

Manages Ambiguity

Cognitive Level

Substantial :

Consistent use of logic or scientific thinking to define problems, collect information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions (for example, engineer, HR director, plant manager, etc.).

Cognitive

Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks

Ability to follow accuracy standards

Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks

Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment

Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress

Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change

Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback

Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement

Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks

Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization

Demonstrates sound memory

Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks

Schedule / Attendance

Ability to work long hours

Ability to work a variable schedule

Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather

Ability to work shift schedule

Ability to work on-call schedule

Physical Capabilities

Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)

Driving

• Requires a valid driver's license
• Within service territory

Environment

Office environment

Compensation Range :

139,230.00 - $309,140.00

Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity. While we anticipate the selected candidate for this position will fall towards the middle or entry point of the compensation range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis.

PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. To find out more, click here.

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PGE is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. PGE will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

PGE does not discriminate on the basis of disability. We recognize individuals have a variety of abilities to offer and we believe there is much to value and celebrate by incorporating different abilities into the work we do. One very important way we live this out is in our application and interview process. We work hard to support individuals who may need an accommodation to fully participate in these processes. If you feel you may need an accommodation, or would like to request one, please notify the Talent Acquisition Specialist (Recruiter) associated with the job posting. You may also make this request by contacting talentacquisition@pgn.com or by calling 503-464-7250. The Recruiter will provide information and next steps for the accommodation process. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) team is also available for support. You can contact them at dei@pgn.com.

To be considered for this position, please complete the following employment application by the posting close date. Posting closes at midnight (Pacific Time) on the closing date below. If no date is listed, job is open until filled.

Salary : $139,230 - $309,140