Central Hudson

Manager-T&S Asset Strategy

Poughkeepsie Full time

Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with substantial company match

  • Life and travel insurance

  • Tuition assistance

  • Wellness reimbursement program

  • Paid holidays and vacation

What is a Manager- T&S Asset Strategy?

Central Hudson is seeking a Leader to join our asset strategy and data analytics team. This manager will lead a team of engineers to champion central Hudson’s value-focused approach to improving asset management strategies in a regulated utility environment. By unifying strategic asset planning, advanced analytics, and enterprise asset-management systems, you will ensure every investment delivers the optimum blend of reliability, risk reduction, and customer affordability. The team that will be led by this Manager will be key stakeholders in championing regulatory obligations and corporate objectives into actionable portfolio strategies, data-driven insights, and system enhancements that maximize long-term value for our customers and shareholders while upholding our commitment to safe, sustainable service.

What does a Manager- T&S Asset Strategy do?

  • Defines and oversees a comprehensive asset strategy for all electric (T&S) assets that aligns with corporate objectives, emphasizing reliability, cost-effectiveness, and long-term value

  • Leads a team performing operational research & development initiatives- piloting emerging technologies, facilitating proof-of-concept projects, and translating successful trials into scalable operational solutions

  • Provides strategic input and oversight for enterprise asset-management systems and related data platforms, ensuring they are maintained, aligned with evolving business needs, and continuously enhanced to support reliability, regulatory, and financial objectives

  • Partners with high-performing, cross-disciplinary teams across the company to harmonize asset-strategy, analytics, operational R&D, and system enhancements—aligning scope, resources, and priorities to achieve measurable business outcomes

  • Translates organizational objectives into clear, actionable roadmaps for asset initiatives, analytics projects, system upgrades, and R&D pilots.

  • Identify emerging trends, risks, and opportunities, then recommend strategies and projects to adapt and thrive

  • Develops an understanding of the electric system including an understanding of IEEE Reliability Index (SAIFI, MAIFI, CAIDI & CEMI), contingency scenarios, and both state (NYS PSC) and federal (FERC) regulatory requirements Oversees and supports documentation requirements, including compliance for NERC standards

  • Performs system analyses to analyze electric system performance under various conditions

  • Develops and recommends statements of engineering practices; investigates planning methods and procedures of the electric utility industry

  • Represents Central Hudson within industry working groups as well as the NYISO and other TOs

  • Provides support for storm restoration efforts

What does it take to be an a Manager- T&S Asset Strategy?

Required:

  • Bachelors degree in Engineering, Data Science, Business, or a related field with a minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in strategic asset management, data analytics, or a comparable technical/strategic domain

  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams, gain buy-in from senior stakeholders and drive organizational change

  • Proven record of developing and implementing asset strategies that optimize performance, reduce costs, and align with broader corporate objectives

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the ability to learn new computer software programs quickly

  • Well-developed written and verbal communication skills

  • Excellent problem-solving skills with innovation in mind

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and quantitative skills

  • Must perform all tasks safely and design with safety in mind

  • Self-starter with initiative and desire to drive continuous improvement

  • Ability to voice opinions & lead discussions amongst industry groups

  • Flexibility to multitask and operate under pressure in a fast-paced work environment

  • Valid driver’s license

Preferred:

  • Field of study in electrical, mechanical or power engineering

  • Knowledge of and/or experience in the electric and gas utility industry

  • Knowledge of and/or experience related to renewables

Applications will be accepted until December 8, 2025.

Pay range: $124,600 – $193,200

Please go to https://www.cenhud.com/employment. Click the “Search Career Opportunities” button. Follow the directions to submit an application and upload your resume for the desired position.

Applications sent via e-mail and US Mail will not be accepted.  No phone calls or agencies, please.  All replies will be held in strict confidence.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, arrest or conviction record, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy-related condition, domestic violence victim status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance employment in individuals who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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