Ipp Portfolio Management Contract Manager

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**IPP Portfolio Management Contract Manager**

Number of positions: 1 Job Location: Dunsmuir 17

Employment type: Permanent Region: Lower Mainland

Hours of work: Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk) Flexible Work Role: Hybrid

Annual salary: $ 127,900.00 - 161,800.00

**Position Highlights**
BC Hydro acquires power from Independent Power Producers (IPPs) to help meet B.C.'s electricity needs. BC Hydro’s IPP
Portfolio Management team is responsible for managing business and contractual relationships with IPPs that develop and
operate electricity generation projects such as wind, water, biomass and solar and sell power to BC Hydro. BC Hydro’s
portfolio of IPP contracts includes about 130 agreements and IPPs comprises about 25% of BC Hydro’s electricity supply.

Our team includes senior professionals from diverse backgrounds with strong commercial instincts, and they are
responsible for managing a range of complex issues. This role is a specialist in electricity purchase agreement contract
management and negotiations, focused on BC Hydro’s portfolio of contracts with Independent Power Producers (IPPs).
Activities may include contract interpretation, strategic evaluation, business case development, financial and economic
analysis, commercial negotiations, dispute resolution and day-to-day contract management.

**What you'll do**
- Management of a portfolio of Electricity Purchase Agreements and commercial negotiations involving contract and

program related issues, where low to medium financial and/or corporate risks exist;
- Acts as a primary contact and lead for a portfolio of electricity purchase contracts;
- Working closely with IPPs and BC Hydro staff in the administration of electricity purchase agreements;
- Assessing issues that arise in the administration of those contracts and facilitate findings solutions, which may involve

collaborating with multidisciplinary teams;
- Monitoring compliance with the terms of the agreement and resolving disputes that may arise;
- Identifying opportunities to reduce costs;
- Carrying out cost benefit analysis and financial modelling related to contract administration;
- Participating or supporting commercial negotiations with IPPs;
- Leading various energy procurement activities, such as specific tasks within major call for power, or moderately complex

process design and implementation;
- Leading or supporting commercial negotiation;

**What you bring**
- Bachelor degree in Finance, Commerce or Engineering, ideally combined with additional graduate or post-graduate

education in business or law and/or a professional designation (e.g., CPA, CFA). Equivalent experience will be considered.
- At least 8 years of professional experience with at least 5 years of direct involvement in one or more of the following areas

of focus: business case development and/or strategic assessment, contract management, negotiation, financial analysis
(including financial modelling), contract law, and/or commercial negotiations.
- Demonstrated experience leading complex projects and initiatives that involve cross-functional teams.
- Strong business acumen and an ability to make decisions at a strategic level, taking into consideration often competing

interests and emerging policies.
- The successful applicant will be a resilient and positive self-starter with a high level of skill and ability to provide effective

leadership during times of change and changing priorities.
- Strong service orientation and experience with working with executives, as well as with all levels of an organization.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel for analysis and modelling.
- Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, problem-solving and ability to work well in

a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent relationship building skills and the ability to communicate effectively and cultivate quality relationships with

customers, First Nations, and key business partners.
** What we offer**
- A comprehensive benefits package
- A minimum of 15 paid vacation days
- A lifetime pension
- Flexible work model, depending on your role type
- Training and development courses

**What else you should know**

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**Date Posted**:2024-04-30 **Closing Date**:2024-05-14

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