Program Manager - Community Engagement

Full job description

DTE is one of the nation’s largest diversified energy companies. Our electric and gas companies have fueled our customer’s homes and Michigan’s progress for more than a century. And as Michigan’s largest source of renewable energy, we’re creating a cleaner, healthier environment to power our future. We’re also serving communities beyond Michigan, where our affiliated businesses offer renewable energy, emission control technologies, and energy services to industries in 19 states.

But we’re more than a leading energy company... and working at DTE is more than just a job. At DTE, we take great care of each other and our customers, and we use our energy to be a force for growth and prosperity in our communities. When you join us, you’ll be part of a team that welcomes, recognizes, and celebrates differences and values everyone’s health, safety, and wellbeing. Are you ready to make that kind of difference? Bring your energy to DTE. Together, we can achieve great things.

Testing Required: Not Applicable

Hybrid Role: Must be able to come on-site periodically and reside a commutable distance from the assigned work location.

Emergency Response: Yes – Must be available to perform a primary assignment in support of DTE’s emergency response to storms or other events that impact service to our customers.

Job Summary

Assists in the planning, execution, and monitoring of DTE’s community engagement efforts to the company's overall credibility and reputation. Works with group leader and other team members to develop recommendations, specific program enhancements and expansions. Represents DTE externally at events and builds relationships with external stakeholders and organizations. Span of Control: 0; Individual Contributor role

Key Accountabilities

• Oversees the day-to-day execution of assigned Community Engagement program activities including logistical support for both ongoing work and specific events. Provides logistical support to other Community Engagement programs as needed
• Works with cross-functional teams within Community Engagement across the company, and with external organizations. Leverages the resources of all Community Engagement groups, as well as other corporate support and operational groups to implement program
• Gathers data, monitors, and reports specific program metrics that support the overall Community Engagement Scorecard.
• Maintains and updates database of relevant community events and contacts
• Assists in the preparation of presentations and business cases related to the Community Engagement programs
• Utilizes Continuous Improvement principles, methods, and tools in developing and implementing programs and identifying/improving processes
• Participates in ongoing program evaluation through after action reviews and other effectiveness reviews to help determine improvements or recommendations
• Manages relationships with external community stakeholders

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Communications, Business Administration, or Marketing or related discipline with 3 years of job relevant experience

Other Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people inside and outside the company
• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines in a fast paced environment and often changing priorities.
• Willingness to assist on programs in other Community Engagement areas
• Strong Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Computer skills including MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Word & MS SharePoint
• Consulting/influencing skills to build relationships and influence decisions
• Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of people and groups to achieve effective and efficient results
• Ability to attend external events during and outside of normal work hours
• Local/Regional travel required

Additional Information

Incumbents may engage in all or some combination of the activities and accountabilities, and utilize a variety of the competencies cited in this description depending upon the organization and role to which they are assigned. This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents in this job. It is not intended as an all-inclusive list of accountabilities or responsibilities, nor is it intended to limit the rights of supervisors or management representatives to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

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At DTE Energy, we are committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and a sense of belonging. We seek individuals with a heart for service, a passion to help our communities prosper, and ideas to help shape the future of energy. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, national origin, citizenship, height, weight, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law.