Operations Jobs at NRG Energy with Visa Sponsorship

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Job Summary

The Customer Support and Market Relations (CSMR) Retail Operations Manager is responsible for managing the life cycle of escalated issues across NRG East Retail brands. This individual is responsible for managing a team of Escalated Issue Representatives, as well as acting as liaison to both internal Regulatory and Utility Commission staff. A successful candidate must have a deep understanding and be able to correctly apply business rules and the rules of various Utility Commissions in the East market. The East Escalated Issues Manager will facilitate, manage, and monitor all workforce planning issues, including staffing, workflows, service levels, and development of policy and procedure. The Manager will be a thought leader in identification and implementation of system and process improvements resulting in operational efficiencies and improved customer retention.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Act as the East escalated issues and regulatory complaints subject matter expert
• Manage a team of representatives tasked with responding to escalated customer issues
• Understand rules and guidelines of multiple commissions
• Ensure accurate and timely responses to all East escalated issues
• Ensure cross-functional alignment, integration, and efficiency in the resolution of customer issues
• Monitor regulatory proceedings to identify trends, issues, or decisions that may affect the company’s regulatory and/or business objectives
• Manage the relationship with the call center vendors specific to escalated issues
• Work with the internal regulatory team to advocate and coordinate on behalf of NRG East brands
• Participate in internal and external regulatory and compliance training
• Partner with internal regulatory and legal teams for Commission formal complaints and RFI responses
• Proactively identify and act on opportunities based on changes in regulatory requirements
• Build relationships with internal regulatory team members and external regulators
• Identify training, process, and system gaps within CSMR and other departments, and work independently to close those gaps
• Lead cross-functional project teams in the development of business cases and the implementation of system, process, and reporting enhancements
• Coach and develop team members on an ongoing basis
• Develop and utilize performance metrics to track individual and team performance
• Create and deliver performance evaluations
• Resolve conflicts within the team or impacting the team
• Resolve customer issues when management representation is required or requested
• Utilize available resources to resolve complex customer issues
• Manage with a holistic view of cost and service
• Embrace work challenges and opportunities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Working Conditions

• Frequent use of computers, i.e. typing on keyboards, viewing monitors, etc.
• Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
• Hybrid schedule: 3-4 days in open office environment
• Minimal domestic travel may be required

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3-4 years Operations, Back Office, or Customer Care related experience
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Tools: Word, Excel, Outlook

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field from an accredited college/university strongly preferred
• Extensive Regulatory or Supervisory experience may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree
• At least three years previous Leadership and/or Supervisory experience is preferred
• Expertise with internal customer care systems (NRP, Discovery, CRT, TLP)
• Experience in the East market is preferred.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to perform deep analysis; identify trends; identify risks, provide initial recommendations.
• Independently solve moderately complex issues; identify root causes.
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task in fast paced environment.
• Make informed decisions within functional scope, using sound judgment.
• Ability to prepare polished presentations/reports; communicate effectively with cross-functional partners
• Have effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to discuss findings and recommendations in a succinct manner.
• Be able to collaborates across teams; manage vendor/utility relationships for projects.
• Managing direct reports to ensure success of the team and individuals

Physical Requirements

• Work is primarily sedentary (desk work at a computer).
• Regularly required to talk or hear to communicate.

The base salary range for this position is $117,200-$193,440. The base salary range above represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonus, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition the position may be eligible to participate in the benefits program which include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending accounts.

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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