FirstEnergy Corp

Distribution Program Manager IV-V (Emerging Technologies)

FirstEnergy Corp • $110K — $130K *
Akron, OH 44312In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or related field, or equivalent experience in utility distribution (5-7 years).
  • 5 years of project management experience is required.
  • Ability to manage budgets, schedules, risks, and performance metrics with strong analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication skills for interacting with senior leadership and external stakeholders.
  • Experience working in regulatory environments, preferably in utility programs.
  • Collaboration skills across multiple departments and geographic regions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end program management including planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting.
  • Define program scope, deliverables, timelines, budgets, and resource coordination.
  • Manage execution to deliver programs within approved scope, cost, and timeline.
  • Monitor program performance, identify risks, and manage issue resolution.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders and external partners for alignment and delivery.
  • Support regulatory filings and reporting to stakeholders.
  • Track program benefits and business outcomes.

Benefits

  • Flexible reporting locations across FirstEnergy sites.
  • Accessibility to advanced technologies in the energy sector.
  • Opportunities for professional development in a growing field.
  • Commitment to safety and operational excellence in program execution.
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Job Description

About the Opportunity

The Program Manager leads the development, execution, and oversight of Emerging Technologies (EmT) programs across FE operating companies. This role drives program delivery within approved scope, cost, and schedule while ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and enterprise strategy.

Programs in scope include Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), Distributed Energy Resource (DER) integration and other similar programs.

The preferred reporting location is the FirstEnergy Headquarters in Akron, OH. The role can be located at any FirstEnergy location. This posting expires at 11:55PM on October 5, 2026.

Responsibilities include:
  • Leading end-to-end program management, including planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting.
  • Defining program scope, deliverables, timelines, budgets, and resource plans in coordination with cross-functional teams.
  • Managing program execution to deliver within approved scope, cost, and schedule while achieving expected business outcomes.
  • Monitoring program performance; identify risks, resolve issues, and manage escalations.
  • Coordinating cross-functional stakeholders (Regulatory, Engineering, IT, Legal, Strategy) and external partners to ensure alignment and delivery.
  • Supporting regulatory filings, discovery responses, and reporting to commissions and stakeholders.
  • Tracking and validating realization of program benefits and business outcomes.
  • Developing and delivering leadership updates, communication plans, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
  • Ensuring compliance with safety, operational, and corporate standards.
  • Supporting development of long-term strategy, technology standards, and integration of engineering and IT systems.
  • Managing vendor engagement and support issue resolution as needed.
  • Developing presentations and communications for leadership, internal stakeholders, and external partners.
  • Demonstrating a commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
  • Willingness to travel, including overnight, as required.

An employee hired at the Distribution Program Manager V level will be expected to perform all the above responsibilities with more proficiency, and in a more independent manner. Further, the Distribution Program Manager V level employee will be assigned additional responsibilities related to those above.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or related discipline and minimum 5 years related utility distribution experience are required.
  • In lieu of a degree, High School Diploma / GED and minimum 7 years related utility distribution experience are required.
  • 5 years of project management experience or the equivalent is required.
  • Strong project management skills with an ability to develop, manage, and control multiple tasks.
  • Experience with regulatory environments and/or utility programs preferred.
  • Able to manage budgets, schedules, risks, and performance metrics.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication with senior leadership and external stakeholders.
  • Able to work across multiple departments and geographic locations.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and general business systems.
  • Works collaboratively and possess a willingness to work in a team environment.

Qualifications at the Distribution Program Manager V level include all the above plus:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or related discipline and minimum 7-10 years related utility distribution experience are required.
  • OR Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Business, Project Management, or related discipline and minimum 8+ years of related utility distribution experience are required.
  • In lieu of a degree, High School Diploma / GED and minimum 13 years related distribution experience are required.
  • Minimum 6 years of project management experience or the equivalent is required.
  • Greater proficiency in program leadership, stakeholder management, and independent decision-making.
  • Experience supporting regulatory filings, reporting, and utility program execution.
  • Knowledge of distribution system operations, emerging technologies, or DER programs preferred.


All employees must have an account to use a FirstEnergy computer to apply for jobs. If you do not know if you have an account, please contact the IT Service Desk at 330-315-4357, Option 1 - 1 for assistance.

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About FirstEnergy Corp

FirstEnergy is a diversified energy company headquartered in Akron, Ohio. Its subsidiaries and affiliates are involved in the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity, as well as energy management and other energy-related services. Its seven electric utility operating companies comprise the nation's fifth largest investor-owned electric system, serving 4.5 million customers within 36,100 square miles of Ohio, Pennsylvania and New Jersey; and its generation subsidiaries control more than 14,000 megawatts of capacity. Our Corporate Vision is to become a leading regional energy provider.

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Learn more about FirstEnergy Corp
Size
12,395 employees
Market Cap
$23.8 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
$1 billion
Founded
1997
5 Year Trend
+0.8%
Revenue
$10.7 billion
NASDAQ
FE
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