Project Specialist - General BEC-CMO

The Compliance Management Operations (CMO) team within the Business Ethics & Compliance organization collaborates with various business units (BUs) to provide tools and resources for effective compliance management. The Project Specialist will work with organizations to ensure adherence to CMO processes, including documentation, training, reporting, and follow-up. This role will support the Department Manager in Compliance Risk Management, the expansion of standardized regulatory administration, organizational regulatory intake within the designated software system. Also, the candidate will help develop Global Compliance Performance Metrics and conduct associated analyses to identify and implement compliance improvement plans as needed.

• Participate in Planning: Contribute to the development of short, mid, and long-term plans for Compliance Management Operations, focusing on engagement and process implementation with the regulated businesses of CEl.
• Assists in continued governance and assurance that the regulated businesses are effectively managing compliance through use of the compliance framework elements and continuous process improvements.
• Consistently ensures organizations promote a culture of integrity, self-manage regulatory compliance, identify & mitigate risk and document compliance while tabulating metrics to measure performance in the area.
• Regulatory Strategy Development: Develop and implement governance strategies specific that ensures organizational compliance with regulatory requirements. This involves assessing regulatory risks and advising business units on the best approaches to meet regulatory objectives.
• Analytical thinking and execution by evaluating complex data to identify trends and solutions. Technical Proficiency by having familiarity with data modeling and process improvement tools, SQL, Excel, and GRC systems. Understanding of business processes and strategic goals
• Interfaces and collaborates with Company groups that presently have responsibilities for compliance. By working with applicable groups, assist in incorporating or managing changes necessary to ensure enterprise solutions will promote best practices and verbatim compliance, as applicable.
• FERC Program Administration: Provide administrative oversight and coordinate activities within the program to meet goals and objectives. Manage policies to ensure accurate and timely administration of FERC and corporate policies. Supports timely reporting and communication of FERC related matters to the board and senior leadership.
• Participates in compliance committees, procedure development committees and training reviews.
• Ensures business units implements consistent practices by utilizing the data management tools offered by Compliance Management. Work with the Technology section to develop and implement processes that ensures consistent documentation practices.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with various departments, such as legal, operations, and quality assurance, to ensure that all aspects of the companys operations comply with regulatory standards. Interfaces and collaborates with Company groups that presently have responsibilities for compliance risk management and regulatory compliance. By working with applicable groups, assist in incorporating or managing changes necessary to ensure enterprise solutions will promote best practices and verbatim compliance, as applicable.
• Assists in the preparation and issuance of internal Company reports that measure Company operating organization compliance performance and provide feedback to business units on areas for improvement.
• Creates and sustains a workplace environment that fosters leadership, professionalism, honesty, courtesy, concern, excellence and teamwork. Lead by example and set environment that supports our Company's cultural imperatives; Openness, Fairness and Trust, Customer/external Stakeholder relationships, Cost Consciousness.
• Assists with the department's workforce development and training activities, which may include working with The Learning Center staff, Engineering and the operating organizations in the development of training programs.
• Contribute to Key Performance Indicators that will assist Compliance Management to define and measure progress toward organizational goals.
• Perform other tasks and assignments as required.
• All of the foregoing is expected to be handled by Project Specialist (2H) - with a moderate level of supervision
• Direct, mentor and teach lower band specialists within the Compliance Group. Direction will include assigning and reviewing work, collaboration on new strategies, methods and development of successful compliance programs.

• Bachelor's Degree Engineering, Law, Business Administration or related and 3 years of relevant work experience Project Management or Software/Policy Administration, or Business Analytics. or
• Master's Degree Engineering, Law, Business Administration or related and 3 years of relevant work experience Project Management or Software/Policy Administration, or Business Analytics.

• Master's Degree Engineering, Law, Business Administration or related and 3 years of relevant work experience Project Management or Software/Policy Administration, or Business Analytics.

• 3-5 years Experience managing and developing presentations and communication plans, required.
• 3-5 years Experience working as a liaison between business units, vendors and IT in the development of Software programs, required.
• 3-5 years Demonstrated knowledge and leadership agility and proven track record of achieving sustainable results in managing projects, systems implementation and process documentations, required.
• Demonstrated experience in regulatory program management, regulatory affairs, or a related field, required.
• 3-5 years Experience within utility industry is preferred. Other industries (such as pharmaceuticals, finance, healthcare, etc.) will be considered, preferred.
• 2 years Experience in using data analytics and business intelligence tools (Tableau, Power BI, SAS, Qlik or related), preferred.
• Experience in regulatory compliance, auditing, governance or quality assurance, preferred.
• 2 years Using and/or implementing GRC tools, i.e. RSA Archer, preferred.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Project Demonstrated project management skills
• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills
• Excellent collaboration and team building skills
• Experience in a regulated environment
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, etc.

• Driver's License Required
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Project Management Certification Upon Hire Preferred
• Other: Analytics Certification Upon Hire Preferred

• Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.
• Must have a valid driver's License
• Must be willing to travel within Company Service Territory as needed

Mission Statement:

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) employees are required to follow health, safety, and environmental policies, EEO, Standards of Business Conduct, and all other applicable company policy and procedures. We all share a responsibility to advance the company’s mission by excelling at our three corporate priorities – safety of our people and the public, operational excellence in all that we do, and ensuring the best possible customer experience.

Benefits:

We are dedicated to supporting the physical, mental, and financial health of our employees and their families. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:

• Rich medical & pharmacy benefits, including vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• Health Savings Accounts
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with robust matching
• Employer paid Pension Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a generous matching contribution
• State of the art Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous paid time off plus paid holidays
• Family support: emergency backup child, & elder care assistance
• Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
• Employee discount program
• Commuter Benefits
• Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
• Life and Long-Term Disability Benefits

*Please be aware that some benefits may not apply to provisional or part-time job titles.

EEO Statement:

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of the individual’s actual or perceived disability, protected veteran status, race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, domestic violence victim status, or any other actual or perceived status protected by law.

Technical Difficulty Statement:

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