Director, Strategic Planning & Emerging Technologies
Duck River Electric Membership Corporation, New York, NY, United States
Overview
Cobb EMC has an exciting opportunity for a
Director, Strategic Planning and Emerging Technologies
who will be responsible for leading enterprise-wide strategic planning and guiding the cooperative’s approach to emerging technologies. This position will be responsible for working with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) in developing the overall planning, organizing, and directing of the Strategic Planning process and related functions. This role will also work with the ELT and Senior Leadership Team to evaluate emerging technologies across the enterprise. This Director will also oversee enterprise risk management assessment and assist in implementing strategies to mitigate and manage risks, as appropriate. Also, to exceed expectations and consistently provide the highest level of work performance in a team-oriented environment in accordance with the Cooperative’s mission, vision, and values. Schedule
Schedule:
Monday- Friday 8am-5pm (After training, becomes a hybrid role- 3 days in the office and 2 days remote) Benefits
Company paid Health Insurance Premiums! Insurance is effective your first day of employment Retirement Security Pension plan! 457f Retirement Plan! Automatic 7% Company paid contribution to 401k with additional matching! Annual Bonus Program! Tuition and Certification reimbursement! Learn more HERE What you will be doing
Strategic Planning
Lead
development, maintenance, and reporting of the cooperative’s long-term strategic plan Facilitate
cross-departmental participation Support
executive leadership and Board planning activities Maintain
and provide updated business and operating KPIs and Dashboard Support
pilot projects and innovation initiatives with PMO and Project Leads Identify
grants and funding for enterprise initiatives Monitor
and report saving and performance metrics Promote
analytics adoption Prepare
strategic reports and presentations Engage
industry and community stakeholders Manage
consultants and vendors, as needed Communication
Seek input
and communicate approved long-term strategic plan to employees, Senior leadership of Cobb EMC and Gas South along with Board of Directors Create
and provide periodic reporting to senior management on changes to strategic plan based on input from divisions Build
effective relationships with key stakeholders and process improvements Communicate and coordinate
the schedule and results of strategic planning initiatives to the entire leadership team Develop
and maintain strong partnership within Cobb EMC across divisions and departments to obtain buy-in and effectively deliver strategic initiatives Risk Management
Review
internal and external factors, conditions, forces and influences that may impact the Cooperative and assess the impact those may have Collaborate
with all departments to strengthen risk controls, mitigation plans, and resiliency strategies. Present
risk findings, mitigation strategies, and risk tolerance considerations to the executive team and Board of Directors. Ensure
ERM practices are integrated with strategic planning, budgeting, and major capital or procurement decisions. Facilitate
a robust risk management process for enterprise and coordinate Risk Management Committee meetings ensuring execution of all risk management mitigation strategies Assist
efforts to identify options and deliver solutions to resolve business problems Support
Project Management Office activities, including RFP and RFI processes, vendor selection and set-up, D&B review, and other project management as needed Track
regulatory changes as part of both strategy and risk management Financial
Develop
a budget for respective accounting unit, but also larger projects Create
financial models to calculate overall enterprise impact of projects, including ROI/ROA, payback, etc. Build
business cases to support recommended projects Emerging Technologies
Identify
and Assess Emerging Technologies: Continuously scanning the energy, technology, and utility sectors to identify emerging technologies. Evaluate
Strategic Fit and Enterprise Value: Assess potential benefits, risks, and costs associated with new technologies. Monitor
Industry Trends and Regulatory Changes: Track changes in technology markets and regulatory environments. Support
Pilot Projects and Innovation Initiatives: Partner to design, evaluate, and support pilots. Conduct
Cost-Benefit and Impact Analyses: Perform financial modeling and scenario analysis. Promote
Innovation Culture Across the Cooperative: Encourage collaboration and awareness. To learn more about Cobb EMC visit our website at Cobb EMC Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s
Degree in Business Administration, Strategic Planning, Organization Management or another related field. Minimum
5-7 years progressive utility experience in a corporate service, strategy, risk management, financial, technology or related position. SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Effective
leadership skills and ability to work in a team environment Excellent
analytical and problem-solving skills Knowledge
of a broad spectrum of business information sources and tools Ability
to work with minimal supervision Ability
to appropriately handle confidential information Proficiency
with MS Office and proven track record with document formatting Ability
to work effectively with people in all levels and departments in the Cooperative Must
have a sense of urgency, ability to multi-task and meet frequent deadlines Capability
of doing constructive planning, organizing and evaluating in a progressive management style. Knowledge
of principals of business management, strategic planning, quantitative analysis, benchmarking, metrics, and risk management Excellent
communication skills, and high comfort level presenting/communicating with senior management and Board of Directors PREFERRED
Master’s
Degree in Business Administration Knowledge
of AMI, AI, DER, Customer Care and other utility critical technologies Knowledge
of developing technological roadmaps Experience
with developing AI strategy across the electric cooperative Experience
with RFP/RFI processes Experience
in Strategic Thinking and Planning at an enterprise level Experience
with an electric utility or a consultant/advisor with a broad market view and understanding of electric utility emerging technologies.
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Cobb EMC has an exciting opportunity for a
Director, Strategic Planning and Emerging Technologies
who will be responsible for leading enterprise-wide strategic planning and guiding the cooperative’s approach to emerging technologies. This position will be responsible for working with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) in developing the overall planning, organizing, and directing of the Strategic Planning process and related functions. This role will also work with the ELT and Senior Leadership Team to evaluate emerging technologies across the enterprise. This Director will also oversee enterprise risk management assessment and assist in implementing strategies to mitigate and manage risks, as appropriate. Also, to exceed expectations and consistently provide the highest level of work performance in a team-oriented environment in accordance with the Cooperative’s mission, vision, and values. Schedule
Schedule:
Monday- Friday 8am-5pm (After training, becomes a hybrid role- 3 days in the office and 2 days remote) Benefits
Company paid Health Insurance Premiums! Insurance is effective your first day of employment Retirement Security Pension plan! 457f Retirement Plan! Automatic 7% Company paid contribution to 401k with additional matching! Annual Bonus Program! Tuition and Certification reimbursement! Learn more HERE What you will be doing
Strategic Planning
Lead
development, maintenance, and reporting of the cooperative’s long-term strategic plan Facilitate
cross-departmental participation Support
executive leadership and Board planning activities Maintain
and provide updated business and operating KPIs and Dashboard Support
pilot projects and innovation initiatives with PMO and Project Leads Identify
grants and funding for enterprise initiatives Monitor
and report saving and performance metrics Promote
analytics adoption Prepare
strategic reports and presentations Engage
industry and community stakeholders Manage
consultants and vendors, as needed Communication
Seek input
and communicate approved long-term strategic plan to employees, Senior leadership of Cobb EMC and Gas South along with Board of Directors Create
and provide periodic reporting to senior management on changes to strategic plan based on input from divisions Build
effective relationships with key stakeholders and process improvements Communicate and coordinate
the schedule and results of strategic planning initiatives to the entire leadership team Develop
and maintain strong partnership within Cobb EMC across divisions and departments to obtain buy-in and effectively deliver strategic initiatives Risk Management
Review
internal and external factors, conditions, forces and influences that may impact the Cooperative and assess the impact those may have Collaborate
with all departments to strengthen risk controls, mitigation plans, and resiliency strategies. Present
risk findings, mitigation strategies, and risk tolerance considerations to the executive team and Board of Directors. Ensure
ERM practices are integrated with strategic planning, budgeting, and major capital or procurement decisions. Facilitate
a robust risk management process for enterprise and coordinate Risk Management Committee meetings ensuring execution of all risk management mitigation strategies Assist
efforts to identify options and deliver solutions to resolve business problems Support
Project Management Office activities, including RFP and RFI processes, vendor selection and set-up, D&B review, and other project management as needed Track
regulatory changes as part of both strategy and risk management Financial
Develop
a budget for respective accounting unit, but also larger projects Create
financial models to calculate overall enterprise impact of projects, including ROI/ROA, payback, etc. Build
business cases to support recommended projects Emerging Technologies
Identify
and Assess Emerging Technologies: Continuously scanning the energy, technology, and utility sectors to identify emerging technologies. Evaluate
Strategic Fit and Enterprise Value: Assess potential benefits, risks, and costs associated with new technologies. Monitor
Industry Trends and Regulatory Changes: Track changes in technology markets and regulatory environments. Support
Pilot Projects and Innovation Initiatives: Partner to design, evaluate, and support pilots. Conduct
Cost-Benefit and Impact Analyses: Perform financial modeling and scenario analysis. Promote
Innovation Culture Across the Cooperative: Encourage collaboration and awareness. To learn more about Cobb EMC visit our website at Cobb EMC Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s
Degree in Business Administration, Strategic Planning, Organization Management or another related field. Minimum
5-7 years progressive utility experience in a corporate service, strategy, risk management, financial, technology or related position. SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Effective
leadership skills and ability to work in a team environment Excellent
analytical and problem-solving skills Knowledge
of a broad spectrum of business information sources and tools Ability
to work with minimal supervision Ability
to appropriately handle confidential information Proficiency
with MS Office and proven track record with document formatting Ability
to work effectively with people in all levels and departments in the Cooperative Must
have a sense of urgency, ability to multi-task and meet frequent deadlines Capability
of doing constructive planning, organizing and evaluating in a progressive management style. Knowledge
of principals of business management, strategic planning, quantitative analysis, benchmarking, metrics, and risk management Excellent
communication skills, and high comfort level presenting/communicating with senior management and Board of Directors PREFERRED
Master’s
Degree in Business Administration Knowledge
of AMI, AI, DER, Customer Care and other utility critical technologies Knowledge
of developing technological roadmaps Experience
with developing AI strategy across the electric cooperative Experience
with RFP/RFI processes Experience
in Strategic Thinking and Planning at an enterprise level Experience
with an electric utility or a consultant/advisor with a broad market view and understanding of electric utility emerging technologies.
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