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. 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.