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Ameren

Provides electric and natural gas utilities

Technology Transfer Specialist

Program ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSt. Louis, MO, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college is required.
  • Five or more years of relevant experience in technology transfer, applied research and development, utility operations or planning, project management, procurement, financial analysis, innovation, or a related field is required.
  • Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills to evaluate alternatives, navigate ambiguity, solve complex problems, and develop defensible recommendations.
  • Ability to independently manage programs and cross-functional workstreams, balance competing priorities, and make sound decisions within delegated authority.
  • Strong written, verbal, presentation, and stakeholder-influence skills, including the ability to translate technical topics for varied audiences.
  • Ability to connect research and innovation activities to operational needs, investment value, and corporate priorities.
  • Ability to lead through influence, facilitate decisions, and build productive relationships with internal leaders, subject matter experts, and external partners.
  • Strong working knowledge of utility-industry technologies, research programs, financial and governance processes, and evolving business models.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

  • Lead key aspects of assigned EPRI, EIP, university, and other research relationships, serving as the primary point of contact and coordinating with advisors, business partners, and internal stakeholders to align program selections, activities, and deliverables with operational needs and corporate priorities.
  • Monitor current and emerging utility-industry scientific trends, technologies, innovations, and evolving business models, and translate findings into relevant business implications and opportunities.
  • Lead business case, value, cost, benefit, risk, and implementation analyses for research and innovation opportunities and develop clear recommendations for stakeholder and leadership consideration.
  • Manage assigned Technology Transfer and Innovation budget activities, including annual planning, forecasts, accruals, requisitions, contracts, purchase orders, invoices, expenditure reporting, governance compliance, and resolution of complex discrepancies.
  • Manage assigned university programs and subject matter expert groups, including governance, meetings, commitments, deliverables, engagement, and evaluation of technical and business value.
  • Lead project and financial analysis for prospective research requests and recommend funding, participation, prioritization, or other actions.
  • Manage multiple programs or cross-functional workstreams, establish work plans, independently prioritize activities, resolve complex issues, monitor risk, and communicate status and decisions.
  • Prepare and present reports, dashboards, executive briefings, and recommendations, and lead process improvements that increase the efficiency, visibility, data quality, and business value of technology transfer and innovation activities.
  • Provide functional guidance, knowledge sharing, and informal coaching to less experienced team members and stakeholders.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience leading utility research and development, technology evaluation, strategic planning, budgeting, procurement, cross-functional projects, or innovation programs.
  • A master's degree in management, engineering, business administration, or a related discipline.
  • Professional certification, such as Professional Engineer or Project Management Professional.

About the Company

Ameren

Provides electric and natural gas utilities

Ameren provides electricity and natural gas to customers in Illinois and Missouri. Ameren Illinois distributes electricity and natural gas, while Ameren Missouri generates and distributes electric power and distributes natural gas, owning a large generation fleet (over 10,200 MW). Customers receive energy through a regulated grid, with generation, transmission, and distribution coordinated to meet demand. The company stands out as a large investor-owned utility with a broad regional footprint and a vertically integrated electric service in Missouri, aiming to deliver reliable, affordable energy while investing in the grid and infrastructure.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
St. Louis, MO
Founded
1881

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