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Please note : the preferred locations are Charlotte, NC or Raleigh, NC. However, Greensboro, NC or Winston-Salem, NC locations will also be considered. The selected candidate must live within a reasonable travel distance of any of these locations.
Position Summary
The Principal Stakeholder Engagement Manager is an expert in external project engagement strategy and execution, supporting multiple business units and project types. This specific role focuses on new electric generation, solar generation, battery energy storage, and transmission projects. This position leads comprehensive planning and implementation of external stakeholder engagement to support infrastructure projects in North Carolina.
Key Priorities
- Engagement Planning and Implementation
- Relationship Management
- Direct Customer Interaction
Responsibilities
Develop project-specific engagement plans for infrastructure projects in North CarolinaBuild and maintain productive relationships with internal business units and external stakeholdersFacilitate internal alignment to support project successCreate, edit, and publish accurate project communicationsEstablish and manage two-way communication mechanisms with external audiencesServe as a field engagement representative as neededBasic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and seven (7) years minimum of related experienceIn lieu of bachelor's degree, high school diploma / GED and eleven (11) years minimum of related experienceDesired Qualifications
Proven leadership in developing and executing engagement plans, with minimal oversight and directionAbility to work effectively within a matrixed organizationExperience managing both internal and external relationships effectivelyDemonstrated success in managing high-risk infrastructure projectsSkilled in customer communication and issue resolutionExperience facilitating cross-functional teamsExperience conducting community assessments for engagement planningStrong written and verbal communication skillsExpertise in managing project impacts and maintaining open communicationExperience managing budgetsWorking Conditions
Attendance at early morning, night and weekend community meetings and activities as neededMust have means of transportation for some travel throughout the assigned territory and occasionally the stateRequires availability 24 / 7 for storm response or other issues / emergenciesHybrid Mobility Classification Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to a Duke Energy facility. Please note : hybrid mobility classification requires a weekly onsite presence.Travel Requirements : 5-15%
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable) : No
Represented / Union Position : No
Visa Sponsored Position : No
Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic / required qualifications.