Mission Statement:

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) employees are required to follow health, safety, and environmental policies, EEO, Standards of Business Conduct, and all other applicable company policy and procedures. We all share a responsibility to advance the company’s mission by excelling at our three corporate priorities – safety of our people and the public, operational excellence in all that we do, and ensuring the best possible customer experience.

Benefits:

We are dedicated to supporting the physical, mental, and financial health of our employees and their families. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:

• Rich medical & pharmacy benefits, including vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• Health Savings Accounts
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with robust matching
• Employer paid Pension Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a generous matching contribution
• State of the art Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous paid time off plus paid holidays
• Family support: emergency backup child, & elder care assistance
• Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
• Employee discount program
• Commuter Benefits
• Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
• Life and Long-Term Disability Benefits

*Please be aware that some benefits may not apply to provisional or part-time job titles.

The Section Manager, Advocacy & Strategic Initiatives, Corporate Affairs, reports directly to the Director of Advocacy & Strategic Initiatives and is responsible for translating advocacy strategies and enterprise priorities into coordinated, measurable execution. The role manages complex projects and campaigns across Corporate Affairs, develops stakeholder-facing materials and implementation plans, coordinates internal and external partners, and maintains the operating discipline needed to deliver high-quality work on schedule and in a dynamic environment.

Working at the intersection of strategy, public policy, communications, and external engagement, the Section Manager supports planned business priorities, including key filings, infrastructure milestones, policy initiatives, and other high-visibility matters, as well as rapidly evolving issues. The role synthesizes complex energy, operational, regulatory, customer, and market information into clear narratives, tools, and action plans that help demonstrate the companys value and advance business objectives.

The Section Manager serves as a hands-on project leader and integrator, coordinating work across Communications, Government and Community Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Customer Operations, legal, and business partners. The role identifies execution goals and recommends practical adjustments to strengthen campaign effectiveness and organizational alignment.

• Execute advocacy campaigns and strategic initiatives established by the Director, converting strategic direction into project plans, workstreams, responsibilities, timelines, and measurable outcomes
• Manage complex, cross-functional projects from planning through implementation, coordinating stakeholders, dependencies, approvals, risks, budgets, and deliverables to maintain momentum and accountability
• Develop campaign plans, stakeholder engagement strategies, briefing materials, toolkits, talking points, presentations, digital content, and other ready-to-deploy resources that equip internal and external partners to act effectively
• Coordinate the development and activation of relationships with community, civic, industry, nomic development, and other external stakeholders, in partnership with other Corporate airs teams
• Support the cultivation of credible third-party voices, independent experts, and champions by maintaining stakeholder information, identifying engagement opportunities, preparing outreach materials, and tracking follow-through
• Draft clear, authentic, accessible narratives that explain the company's value, infrastructure investments, clean energy priorities, and customer and community benefits to various audiences
• Synthesize customer insights, public sentiment, market research, political and policy developments, and best practices into practical recommendations for campaign execution and holder engagement
• Manage team of 2-3 direct reports and oversee their performance development and workload and manage the team to results.
• Support special strategic initiatives and response efforts during rapidly evolving or high-visibility situations, adapting plans and coordinating resources as priorities change
• Perform other related assignments as required.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public Policy, Marketing, Communications or a related field and eight (8) or more years of work experience or
• Master's Degree in Business ministration or Public Policy and six (6) or more years of work experience

• Experience in corporate affairs, issue advocacy, public affairs, strategic communications, marketing, stakeholder engagement, or a related function, required.
• Experience managing complex, cross-functional projects from conception through execution, including workplans, timelines, stakeholders, approvals, risks, and performance tracking, required.
• Demonstrated ability to translate strategic priorities into actionable plans and high-quality deliverables in a dynamic environment, required.
• Strong writing, presentation, editing, and message-development skills, including the ability to make complex topics accessible to various audiences, required.
• Experience coordinating stakeholders and leading cross-functional teams out direct authority, required.
• Experience engaging external stakeholders and supporting coalition, community, or industry outreach and/or engagement, preferred.
• Experience in a utility, energy, infrastructure, regulated industry, government, or other high-stakes public environment, preferred.

• Driver's License Required

• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.