Accountable for the overall success of Tri-State’s emerging Demand Response (DR) portfolio. Collaborate with Tri-State members, contractors, and internal teams to develop, launch and manage DR programs. The initial focus will be creating a culture of operational excellence by establishing consistent program management processes and building effective relationships across the Tri-State organization and its Membership. This position will also develop and drive the long-term strategy for Tri-State’s DR initiatives and successfully communicate this strategy to align stakeholders towards beneficial outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Manage, direct, and develop staff.
• Develop and manage implementation strategy for demand response initiatives, programs, and stakeholder outreach.
• Establish program management practices such as building repeatable processes, documenting process workflows, developing RASCI matrices and program operational manuals.
• Develop long-term product and portfolio strategies. Monitor progress and pivot as needed to execute strategic initiatives. 
• Work with internal stakeholders on branding, publicity, and opportunities for influencing demand response 
• Identify barriers to program adoption and work with both internal and external stakeholders to address these and develop effective solutions.
• Participate in industry associations, working groups, and other energy organizations to share information and provide opportunities to improve and grow the DR portfolio.
• Study and evaluate demand response potential, economic environments, sustainability requirements, and develop strategic initiatives to deploy these opportunities.
• Stay current with industry trends and innovations across program design, technology, implementation strategy and regulatory policy. 
• Manage DR programs to increase resource optimization.  Ensure appropriate system configuration and adequate system maintenance to maintain effective operations.
• Provide for integration of systems supporting field operations, provide technical capability as required by all members.  Develops and implements routine, preventative, and corrective maintenance practices.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures and attain knowledge and remain knowledgeable of regulations, laws, standards, and best practices applicable to functional area. 
• Because Tri-State has an obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to its customers, the ability to work overtime at any time of the day or week is considered an essential function of the job.

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