Overview "Business Management Strategist 3"
Date:
Jan 27, 2026 Location:
San Antonio, TX, US, 78205 Company:
CPS Energy We are engineers, high line workers, power plant managers, accountants, electricians, project coordinators, risk analysts, customer service operators, community representatives, safety and security specialists, communicators, human resources partners, information technology technicians and much, much more. We are 3,500 people committed to enhancing the lives of the communities we serve. Together, we are powering the growth and success of our community progress every day!
Position Summary Responsible for strategy and planning to align business operations with the company's mission and goals. Researches and analyzes industry and competitive trends to identify emerging market opportunities and strategic areas of interest. Identifies and prioritizes product and service improvement opportunities and creates plans for implementation. Develops complex forecasting models, budgets, resource allocation and plans for projects. Utilizes comprehensive knowledge of the company's internal operations to develop a forward-looking focus for the business. Provides business support to the business unit's Senior Executive Leader. The Business Management Strategist coordinates resources, activities, and information to drive priorities and initiatives for effective decision making. This position works directly with the business unit's Executive Leadership Team to drive operational excellence and strong organizational performance, including operational results, financial performance, business analytics/analysis and customer and business outcomes. The Business Management Strategist assists in developing and implementing collaborative internal/external relationships to facilitate performance improvement. Researches and analyzes industry and competitive trends to identify emerging market opportunities and strategic areas of interest. Identifies and prioritizes process/service improvement opportunities and creates plans for implementation. Develops complex forecasting models, budgets, resource allocation and plans for projects. Utilizes knowledge of internal operations to develop forward-looking focus for the business. Requires ability to influence others to develop/implement/accept best practices and approaches, and the ability to communicate and influence executive leadership.
Details Grade:
18
Deadline to apply:
2/3/2026
This position will report to:
the Chief Operating Officer*
Tasks and Responsibilities
Consults, influences and contributes to the development, management and implementation of departmental strategies and programs
Leads and facilitates conversations with leadership to understand strategies and deliver a consolidated roadmap that outlines strategies, objectives, dependencies, milestones, outcomes
Performs business and customer analytics for the Executive Leadership Team to provide input into business strategies, business cases, goal setting and continuous improvement
Supports the Executive Leadership Team(s) by leading efforts to drive and monitor the performance of the organization against key goals
Leads the design, implementation and ongoing management of critical performance reporting and delivery
Establishes collaborative and strong relationships with operational leaders and decision makers throughout the organization and effectively represents the organization in varying assignments
Leads short- and long-term resource planning, staffing strategy and annual budget development and review
Collaborates with key departments and business strategy leaders across the organization ensuring alignment in developing and executing operational and business planning
Actively monitors department business plans and budgets to maintain dependencies, milestones, latest estimates and develops projections as needed
Ensures end-to-end implementation of special projects and key change programs across applicable disciplines including, but not limited to, strategy, project management, lean six sigma, and other business outcomes
Provides leadership, advisory and action plan that optimizes resources, activities, and information to drive the priorities and initiatives of the organization for effective decision making
Manages operational risk/compliance/audit items leveraging an assurance framework to monitor and improve performance
Identifies issues that impede strategy or execution success; provides guidance, direction and recommendations to resolve impediments
Provides support for the various company committees, including board and governance committees; ensures information for committees is prepared and delivered to the appropriate organization within the documented and requested timeframes
Supports regular meetings with focus on objectives that drive results with clear outcomes and ensures leadership attention and focus on the most important areas for success
Responsible for developing and disseminating operations reports regarding business unit performance and business contribution
Responsible for the development and execution of the communication strategy to the team; partners with the team to implement enhanced communication and transparency
Drives internal communications for team meetings, townhalls and other enterprise communications
Manages executive leadership communications for customer or partner engagements, as well as speaking engagements
Drives and coordinates executive leadership engagement action planning
Effectively shares ideas, knowledge, or experience by mentoring, training, and other collaboration with team members at all levels
Identifies opportunities to create cross-group collaboration and synergies
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Skills Minimum Knowledge and Abilities
Extensive experience in program management, management consulting, technology management, or business management
Strong communication, cross-group collaboration, project management, time management, and negotiation skills
Keen business acumen, results oriented and able to comprehend/navigate both industry and internal organizational dynamics
Ability to articulate the business problem to be analyzed, quickly identify the critical elements of the problem, achieve a high-quality answer in a timely fashion, and synthesize answers to resonate with decision makers
Extensive knowledge of PowerPoint presentation design and development, Excel, and Word
Demonstrated ability to facilitate team building with employees across various disciplines and at all levels, including ability to engage people in productive activities without formal authority
Exceptional organizational, analytical, planning, multi-tasking, negotiation, problem-solving, verbal, and written communication skills
Adaptable to a fast-paced and quickly changing environment, able to prioritize and multi-task, to meet critical deadlines
Understands financial transactions to review budget/actual information
Understands the corporate budget and staffing process
Demonstrated ability to analyze data and create reports
Strong presentation skills and has demonstrated ability to present to senior leadership forums
Demonstrated track record of achievement
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in a business field, such as MBA, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Technology, etc.
Professional Certification, such as PHR/SPHR, SHRM-CP, CPA, CFA, PMP, Six Sigma/LEAN, Agile/SCRUM or other related certifications
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex ideas and analysis verbally, in written format, and in presentation format for audiences at every level of the organization
Demonstrated experience and knowledge in generation, transmission, gas, or utility operations
Competencies
Manages Ambiguity
Collaborates
Communicates Effectively
Managing Time
Drive for Results
Decision Quality
Minimum Education Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; or similar level of analytical capability gained through demonstrated success in a related position.
Required Certifications Working Environment Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, and repetitive motion. Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer and calculator. Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business related events. After hours work may be required.
Physical Demands Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.
Nearest Major Market:
San Antonio
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Date:
Jan 27, 2026 Location:
San Antonio, TX, US, 78205 Company:
CPS Energy We are engineers, high line workers, power plant managers, accountants, electricians, project coordinators, risk analysts, customer service operators, community representatives, safety and security specialists, communicators, human resources partners, information technology technicians and much, much more. We are 3,500 people committed to enhancing the lives of the communities we serve. Together, we are powering the growth and success of our community progress every day!
Position Summary Responsible for strategy and planning to align business operations with the company's mission and goals. Researches and analyzes industry and competitive trends to identify emerging market opportunities and strategic areas of interest. Identifies and prioritizes product and service improvement opportunities and creates plans for implementation. Develops complex forecasting models, budgets, resource allocation and plans for projects. Utilizes comprehensive knowledge of the company's internal operations to develop a forward-looking focus for the business. Provides business support to the business unit's Senior Executive Leader. The Business Management Strategist coordinates resources, activities, and information to drive priorities and initiatives for effective decision making. This position works directly with the business unit's Executive Leadership Team to drive operational excellence and strong organizational performance, including operational results, financial performance, business analytics/analysis and customer and business outcomes. The Business Management Strategist assists in developing and implementing collaborative internal/external relationships to facilitate performance improvement. Researches and analyzes industry and competitive trends to identify emerging market opportunities and strategic areas of interest. Identifies and prioritizes process/service improvement opportunities and creates plans for implementation. Develops complex forecasting models, budgets, resource allocation and plans for projects. Utilizes knowledge of internal operations to develop forward-looking focus for the business. Requires ability to influence others to develop/implement/accept best practices and approaches, and the ability to communicate and influence executive leadership.
Details Grade:
18
Deadline to apply:
2/3/2026
This position will report to:
the Chief Operating Officer*
Tasks and Responsibilities
Consults, influences and contributes to the development, management and implementation of departmental strategies and programs
Leads and facilitates conversations with leadership to understand strategies and deliver a consolidated roadmap that outlines strategies, objectives, dependencies, milestones, outcomes
Performs business and customer analytics for the Executive Leadership Team to provide input into business strategies, business cases, goal setting and continuous improvement
Supports the Executive Leadership Team(s) by leading efforts to drive and monitor the performance of the organization against key goals
Leads the design, implementation and ongoing management of critical performance reporting and delivery
Establishes collaborative and strong relationships with operational leaders and decision makers throughout the organization and effectively represents the organization in varying assignments
Leads short- and long-term resource planning, staffing strategy and annual budget development and review
Collaborates with key departments and business strategy leaders across the organization ensuring alignment in developing and executing operational and business planning
Actively monitors department business plans and budgets to maintain dependencies, milestones, latest estimates and develops projections as needed
Ensures end-to-end implementation of special projects and key change programs across applicable disciplines including, but not limited to, strategy, project management, lean six sigma, and other business outcomes
Provides leadership, advisory and action plan that optimizes resources, activities, and information to drive the priorities and initiatives of the organization for effective decision making
Manages operational risk/compliance/audit items leveraging an assurance framework to monitor and improve performance
Identifies issues that impede strategy or execution success; provides guidance, direction and recommendations to resolve impediments
Provides support for the various company committees, including board and governance committees; ensures information for committees is prepared and delivered to the appropriate organization within the documented and requested timeframes
Supports regular meetings with focus on objectives that drive results with clear outcomes and ensures leadership attention and focus on the most important areas for success
Responsible for developing and disseminating operations reports regarding business unit performance and business contribution
Responsible for the development and execution of the communication strategy to the team; partners with the team to implement enhanced communication and transparency
Drives internal communications for team meetings, townhalls and other enterprise communications
Manages executive leadership communications for customer or partner engagements, as well as speaking engagements
Drives and coordinates executive leadership engagement action planning
Effectively shares ideas, knowledge, or experience by mentoring, training, and other collaboration with team members at all levels
Identifies opportunities to create cross-group collaboration and synergies
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Skills Minimum Knowledge and Abilities
Extensive experience in program management, management consulting, technology management, or business management
Strong communication, cross-group collaboration, project management, time management, and negotiation skills
Keen business acumen, results oriented and able to comprehend/navigate both industry and internal organizational dynamics
Ability to articulate the business problem to be analyzed, quickly identify the critical elements of the problem, achieve a high-quality answer in a timely fashion, and synthesize answers to resonate with decision makers
Extensive knowledge of PowerPoint presentation design and development, Excel, and Word
Demonstrated ability to facilitate team building with employees across various disciplines and at all levels, including ability to engage people in productive activities without formal authority
Exceptional organizational, analytical, planning, multi-tasking, negotiation, problem-solving, verbal, and written communication skills
Adaptable to a fast-paced and quickly changing environment, able to prioritize and multi-task, to meet critical deadlines
Understands financial transactions to review budget/actual information
Understands the corporate budget and staffing process
Demonstrated ability to analyze data and create reports
Strong presentation skills and has demonstrated ability to present to senior leadership forums
Demonstrated track record of achievement
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in a business field, such as MBA, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Technology, etc.
Professional Certification, such as PHR/SPHR, SHRM-CP, CPA, CFA, PMP, Six Sigma/LEAN, Agile/SCRUM or other related certifications
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex ideas and analysis verbally, in written format, and in presentation format for audiences at every level of the organization
Demonstrated experience and knowledge in generation, transmission, gas, or utility operations
Competencies
Manages Ambiguity
Collaborates
Communicates Effectively
Managing Time
Drive for Results
Decision Quality
Minimum Education Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; or similar level of analytical capability gained through demonstrated success in a related position.
Required Certifications Working Environment Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Operating computer, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, and repetitive motion. Use of personal computing equipment, telephone, multi-functioning printer and calculator. Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions or other business related events. After hours work may be required.
Physical Demands Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
CPS Energy does not discriminate against applicants or employees. CPS Energy is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfers and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected status. CPS Energy will comply with all laws and regulations.
Nearest Major Market:
San Antonio
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