PROGRAM MANAGER, GRID INTELLIGENCE

Date: Nov 11, 2026 Location: Houston, TX, US, 77002 Company: CenterPoint Energy CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people. Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce. At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve. Job Summary The Program Manager – Grid Intelligence is responsible for leading the planning, execution, integration, and delivery of the utility's next-generation Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI 2.0) program. This position provides end-to-end program leadership across smart meters, communications networks, meter data management, grid-edge technologies, enterprise system integration, operational analytics, and business transformation. The Program Manager will partner with cross-functional teams across Metering, Distribution Operations, Engineering, IT/OT, Telecommunications, Customer Operations, Cybersecurity, Supply Chain, Regulatory, Finance, and external technology partners. The role is accountable not only for successful technology deployment but also for ensuring AMI 2.0 capabilities produce measurable improvements in safety, reliability, customer experience, operational efficiency, grid visibility, and capital optimization. Essential Functions Program Management & Execution — Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of the AMI 2.0 program, including scope, schedule, budget, resources, milestones, dependencies, risks, and deliverables to ensure successful implementation of program objectives. Cross-Functional Leadership — Partner with stakeholders across Metering, Distribution Operations, Engineering, IT/OT, Telecommunications, Customer Operations, Cybersecurity, Supply Chain, Finance, Regulatory, GIS, and other business areas to advance shared workstreams and program objectives. Systems Integration — Partner and coordinate integration between AMI and key utility platforms, including HES, MDMS, GIS, OMS, ADMS, SCADA, DERMS, CIS, asset management, work management, and analytics platforms. Grid Intelligence Enablement — Coordinate development and implementation of AMI 2.0 capabilities supporting Transformer Intelligence, Voltage Intelligence, Power Quality, Reliability Intelligence, DER Intelligence, Meter Health, and other grid-edge use cases. Vendor & Contract Management — Manage technology vendors, system integrators, contractors, and other strategic partners. Monitor contractual commitments, schedules, service-level agreements, technical performance, product quality, issue resolution, and vendor deliverables. Program Financial Management — Develop and manage program capital and O&M budgets, forecasts, expenditures, financial risks, and business-case assumptions. Identify opportunities to improve program economics and optimize investment. Risk & Issue Management — Establish and maintain program-level risk, issue, dependency, and decision-management processes. Develop mitigation strategies and escalate significant risks to appropriate leadership. Testing & Deployment Readiness — Coordinate laboratory testing, field pilots, system integration testing, user acceptance testing, vendor certification, cybersecurity validation, deployment readiness, and production acceptance. Operational Readiness & Transition — Ensure new AMI 2.0 technologies and capabilities are successfully transitioned into sustainable business…

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