Director of Congestion Management

The Director, Congestion Management, is responsible for managing and optimizing congestion right portfolios for clients participating in electricity markets. This role involves developing strategies, analyzing market trends, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure clients effectively navigate congestion management processes. The position requires a deep understanding of electricity markets, financial analysis, and regulatory compliance. The role also involves leadership and management responsibilities for the Congestion Management Team, which consists of 5-7 employees. The role reports to the Vice President – Wholesale Management Services and would be based in our Philadelphia, PA, headquarters location.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee congestion right allocation and auction processes in ISO markets, providing strategic recommendations to clients.
• Lead Congestion Management team in client management, new task order development
• Develop and implement ARR/FTR portfolio management strategies, ensuring alignment with client objectives and market conditions.
• Collaborate with IT teams to automate and streamline data retrieval, analysis, and portfolio submission processes.
• Engage with ISO market applications to submit portfolios, monitor market activity, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Participate in ISO stakeholder discussions to stay informed of market developments, tariff changes, and policy updates.
• Analyze the impact of tariff changes and provide clients with clear, actionable insights.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, providing ongoing support and guidance to optimize their participation in electricity markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Proven experience in congestion management, financial analysis, and portfolio optimization within the utilities industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and develop actionable insights.
• Proficiency in electricity markets, derivatives, and financial statement analysis.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and effectively.
• Experience collaborating with IT teams to develop automated tools and improve internal processes.

Preferred Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of ISO market structures and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with ISO stakeholder engagement and tariff analysis.
• Familiarity with market forecasting models and data analytics tools.
• Team leadership experience

Additional Information

At Customized Energy Solutions, we offer a competitive salary based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits like performance-based bonuses, comprehensive health coverage, and tuition reimbursement to support your ongoing growth and success