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- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 31, 2026
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- Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Utilities
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- Employer-provided pay
Job Description
Saturday November 14, 2026
Key Responsibilities
- The Technology Transfer Specialist independently manages assigned research, technology transfer, and innovation programs and workstreams. The role serves as a primary point of contact for assigned relationships, leads cross-functional coordination, evaluates technology and research opportunities, develops recommendations, and connects investments and program activities to Ameren's operational needs and corporate priorities.
- 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; 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required, preferably in engineering, business, environmental science, project management, or a related discipline from an accredited university or college.
- 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 required.
- Experience leading utility R&D, technology evaluation, strategic planning, budgeting, procurement, cross-functional projects, or innovation programs preferred.
- Master's degree in management, engineering, business administration, or a related discipline preferred.
- Professional certification, such as P.E. or PMP, preferred.
- In Addition to the Above Qualifications, the Successful Candidate Will Demonstrate
- Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability 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.
Benefits & Perks
- Medical coverage on date of hire
- 100% employer paid cash balance pension plan
- 401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hire
- Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays
- Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave
- Visit our Benefits & Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees.
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