Transportation Electrification Coordinator

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Job Function Summary

Manages the strategy, road map, feature definition and operation for assigned product/s within the transportation electrification portfolio.

Key Job Information

Associate Product Specialist 6733

Grade 5

Career Level: 1

Entry: Performs first-tier professional-level assignments that require theoretical knowledge and application of principles and concepts

Typically requires a related college or university degree or the equivalent work experience. Note: Actual requirements vary by job

Solves recurring problems by applying advanced knowledge

Operates independently but also receives ongoing guidance and direction from others

Key Responsibilities

Market Knowledge and Product Analysis As assigned, analyzes segments of the energy market and supports more experienced colleagues in positioning products; develops market knowledge through key trade publications and participation in trade organizations and meetings/trade shows as assigned.

Product Strategies Supports more experienced colleagues in developing innovative, creative and cost-effective strategies that drive the success of products; develops expertise in assigned products and champions the features and benefits of such products.

Product Performance and Evaluation As assigned, tracks program/product performance and analyzes promotion/channel effectiveness; documents and reports findings.

Product Life Cycle Management Supports more experienced colleagues in managing the life cycle of assigned products through the growth, maturity and decline/discontinue stages; supports the enhancement development and implementation of assigned products and expanding program participation among customers.

Internal Collaboration Establishes relationships with stakeholder departments to collaborate on executing product strategies; supports more experienced colleagues in identifying customer profiles, awareness and satisfaction, drawing promotion lists and planning promotions

Customer Experience Implements customer service processes and procedures to ensure high-quality customer experiences for assigned customers; may support more experienced colleagues in supporting customers who have questions or challenges with products or tools, as assigned.

External Relations and Communication Participates on committees related to assigned products; establishes relations with industry organizations such as Energy Trust or Green Mountain Energy to support planning promotions and evaluating completed promotions; as assigned, communicates with trade organizations to identify developments and recommend marketing opportunities.

Education/Experience/Certifications

Education Requires a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, accounting, economics or other related field or equivalent experience.

Experience Typically two or fewer years in product management, an electric utility, marketing, project management or related field.

Preferred Experience

Experience in C2M, Maximo, and Salesforce

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

Functional Competencies

Basic knowledge of product management principles, theories, processes and practices, including product life cycle management and continuous improvement

Basic knowledge of the features, functionality and benefits of products and services of an electrical utility

Basic skills in researching and analyzing market data and trends, including competitive offerings, and responding to changing demands

Basic skills in understanding customer needs and challenges to effectively demonstrate product benefits and solutions

Basic skills in developing product strategies and plans, product budget management, and forecasting product growth

Basic knowledge of finance, economic and accounting principles.

Basic skills in contract administration

Working knowledge of tariffs and rate structure

Basic knowledge of advertising/communication channels

General Competencies

Basic analytical thinking skills

Basic business acumen

Basic creativity and innovation skills

Basic influence skills

Working collaboration skills

Basic negotiation skills

Basic organization and prioritization skills

Basic presentation and facilitation skills

Basic problem-solving skills

Basic written and oral communication skills

Physical and Cognitive Demands

Cognitive Level

Intermediate: Consistent use of relevant principles to solve practical problems and to deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

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 adhere to pre-established schedule, including start/stop time and break/lunch schedule

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 consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance

Ability to work shift schedule

Ability to work on-call schedule

Physical Capabilities

• Driving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory - Frequently (at least once a week or more)
• Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)
• Lifting/pushing/pulling: Up to 10 lb
• Carrying: Up to 10 lb

Environment - Indoor/Outdoor

• Office

Compensation Range:

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.

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