Control Systems

Sr Mgr, Grid Control Systems

Date: May 2, 2024

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Company: Entergy

Posting End Date: Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC

Job Summary/Purpose The Sr. Mgr., Grid Automation & Control leads a diverse team of employees and stakeholders to develop and execute the strategy for grid protection, automation, and control systems to increase efficiency and improve power quality, reliability, and customer experience. This is achieved, in part, by providing leadership and management, project development, execution and operational support for Power Delivery. This includes technology projects such as DA, ADMS, TOMS, GIS, RAMS, and future Grid Tech portfolio project such DER, DERMS, Microgrid, Automated Asset Management, Synchrophasers, 61850, etc.

The Sr. Mgr., Grid Automation & Control position will establish and maintain the road map and overall strategy for operational challenges and solutions, system performance, and life cycle management of Power Delivery applications and technology. This position develops the roadmap with input from the Operating Companies, other portions from the Business, and IT.

The Sr. Mgr., Grid Automation & Control leads the development of strategies, processes, and procedures for grid automation solutions. Additionally, this manager will be responsible for communicating strategies, plans, associated progress and issues to leadership within Entergy's operating companies, to regulatory agencies, and to community leaders within Entergy's operating company territories.

Job Duties/Responsibilities Provide safety leadership by exemplifying strong safety culture for others to follow.



Develops execution roadmap and strategy as projects are approved for deployment. Build budgets and evaluate risk. Participate in benchmarking and self-assessments to improve process and system performance.



Manages and supports the project implementation team, including external vendors. Coordinates with other Entergy workgroups to ensure grid automation and control projects are in alignment and supports other major initiatives. Provides leadership and oversight to manage and support the day-to-day operations and strategy of Power Delivery - Grid Tech deployment and operations.



Leads development and execution of strategies and procedures to evaluate, test, program, troubleshoot, analyze, manage assets, manage version control, solutions that are an integral part of Entergy's overall multi-state, multi-operating company grid modernization program. This includes Performing Testing; Functional Testing; Programming; Driving understanding of "cause & effect" scenarios via development of protocols, testing theories, software testing of smart grid assets, systems, and solutions.



Maintain and operate systems solutions develop in projects, supporting defect and enhancement request.



Identifies Resource Requirements, forecast work, fill, and maintain positions to support project requirements.



Reporting Value Realization from project performance and benefits tracking to insure value from Grid tech projects.



Minimum Requirements Minimum education required of the position

Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred (Engineering or related field) or equivalent work experience.

Minimum experience required of the position

10 years' experience in utility business operations, project management, engineering, and technology. Work experience as business or team lead on strategic engineering projects. Experience with both existing and new distribution and transmission operating principles, systems, processes and equipment required.

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position

Must exemplify strong safety and leadership practices



Demonstrated exceptional leadership ability.



Excellent interpersonal skills; team player.



Thorough understanding of protection, control systems, SCADA, ADMS and associated grid automation programs and standards.



Strong organizational skills with ability to lead and manage multi-projects and workgroups simultaneously.



Knowledge of Entergy electric system design and operations.



Knowledge in establishing processes and procedures that meet regulatory and standards requirements.



Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse work group



Strong ability to apply broad industry and commercial awareness to drive financial and operational performance for both DART and AMI Labs.



Any certificates, licenses, etc . required for the position

PE certi?cation desired but not required.

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Primary Location: Louisiana-New Orleans Louisiana : New Orleans || Arkansas : Little Rock || Louisiana : Baton Rouge || Mississippi : Jackson || Texas : The Woodlands

Job Function : Professional

FLSA Status : Professional

Relocation Option: Level I

Union description/code : NON BARGAINING UNIT

Number of Openings : 1

Req ID: 114416

Travel Percentage :25% to 50%

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Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.

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