Head of Project Management

Interconnection Project Manager (Utility-Scale)

New Leaf Energy is seeking an Interconnection Project Manager (Utility-Scale) to join our team! We value in-person collaboration and offer a hybrid work environment. Hybrid employees work in the office at least two out of every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and are free to work from the office or from home on other days.

In this role you will play an integral role in the performance of our utility-scale interconnection portfolio. These may include, and are not limited to, the management of projects in CAISO, NYISO, ISO-NE, PJM, TVA, MISO, and SPP. The ideal candidate will have very strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to effectively coordinate interconnection-related efforts between Engineering, Project Finance, Accounting, and Operations. Lead critical path planning and tactical management for application window submissions (for portfolio of projects);

Lead new market entry interconnection due diligence and research, including process implementation and entrepreneurial problem-solving skills;

Create and maintain ISO/region-specific project management infrastructure;

Read/understand project documents (line diagrams, layouts, datasheets, site control docs, etc.);

Track and report on key performance metrics in each ISO/region;

Serve as the ISO interconnection process subject matter (utility behavior/ISO Tariff guidelines) expert for PD's, serve as a consultant to assist with strategic planning;

Manage ISO/Transmission interconnection process to FERC regulations and ISO-specific processes (portfolios of projects submitted into study windows/clusters through MIPA sale);

Daily portfolio management of all active interconnection applications across multiple ISOs and services territories;

Actively monitor ISO performance to identify risks to any project's critical path, and escalate issues autonomously;

Direct ISO RFIs to appropriate internal parties, and manage internal response to performance and lead time targets;

Understand both internal and external project milestones and their implications to the overall project schedule;

Assist in onboarding and managing third party consultants;

Handle project level disputes and successfully negotiate positive outcomes with utilities;

Interact with New Leaf Energy's policy team to provide support and insight into specific interconnection processes;

Engage in ISO-level policy discussions;

Participate in ISO- and FERC-level policy working groups when required;

Bachelor's degree required (Engineering, Policy, Finance, Business, Environmental Science, or Project Management preferred);

• Strong project management, reporting and technical skills, preferably in Salesforce and Smartsheet/Microsoft Project. PMP certification preferred;
• New Leaf Energy compensates all employees in three ways: market-competitive base salary, plus above-market variable compensation, plus an equity-like program such that all employees experience the benefits of ownership. We use a data-driven and transparent methodology to calibrate compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable, guided by the New Leaf Energy compensation manual, which is available to all employees.

The on-target annual cash bonus associated with this position is an additional 20% percent of base salary. We offer a flexible work environment that places significant responsibility in independent teams and creates opportunities for innovation and personal growth. Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision;

A 401k plan with immediate vesting and a company match (100% of the first three percent of your pay; An open and self-managed paid time-off policy;

A hybrid work location policy that supports working from home for part of the week;

A parental leave policy for both birthing and non-birthing parents, available immediately upon hire;

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We're actively committed to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive environment not only within our own organization but also within the clean energy industry.

New Leaf Energy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal and local laws. In addition to federal law requirements, New Leaf Energy complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. A Note to Third-Party Recruiters

New Leaf Energy's People + Culture team coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. New Leaf Energy does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies. Resumes are only accepted from third-party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies if a signed agreement is in place AND if external recruiting assistance is authorized by the People + Culture team for a specific position. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of New Leaf Energy. New Leaf Energy is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.