Executive Director of Strategy & Projects

Consumers Energy is Michigan’s largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state’s 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7.  

 

 

LOCATION

This is a hybrid (virtual/onsite) position with minimum onsite requirements on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday assigned to One Energy Plaza located in Jackson, MI.  The candidate must be within a commutable distance from the location or willing to relocate (relocation package available to those who qualify).

GENERAL SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Executive Director Strategy and Projects is responsible for the development and execution of CMS Energy strategy (specifically Supply Chain), leading the strategic management and project teams. The incumbent is responsible for understanding and monitoring the strategic implications of changes in the company's business environment, internal strategic consulting for senior executive team on high-priority assignments and performing on-demand M&A analytics and due diligence. The Executive Director Corporate Strategy and Projects will benchmark marketing performance, industry intelligence, and develop strategic initiatives for optimum performance and P&L results working directly with business leaders and stakeholder. This position is responsible for the regulated strategic projects/ innovation team to research, source and create new customer offerings as well as supporting the existing business unit growth strategies (CE, Enterprises and ES Services) and create new growth avenues for the company.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the creation and execution of the supply chain strategy ensuring alignment with enterprise strategic roadmap, aimed at improving operational efficiency, reducing cost and increasing overall supply chain performance across people, process, systems and tools
• Strategy and operational efficiency will include leading transformation initiatives aimed at modernizing the supply chain through the adoption of new and innovative technologies, processes and methodologies to drive continuous improvement and eliminate inefficiencies
• Build relationships with utility industry strategy peers, leaders at emerging energy technology companies, venture capitalists and top industry analysts
• Understand the strategic implications from the business environment scanning process and recommend CMS Energy strategy adjustments     
• Analytical modeling to evaluate new business leads/ideas to determine if they are worth pursuing, analytical research on potential M&A opportunities, recommend targets and provide M&A due diligence, as needed  
• Effectively lead the Corporate Strategy and Strategic Projects teams including researching, sourcing, evaluating and executing new innovative regulated income sources
• Manage overall project portfolio, ultimate approval/quality control, client satisfaction and team development    
• Stay abreast of the company's business environment via an analytically rigorous "signpost" and scenario analysis process
• Manage CMS Energy's strategic planning process by enabling effective decision-making pertaining to company's long-term strategy including recommending changes to strategy, when applicable
• Mobilize strategies across business units and partner with senior executive team to provide guidance for the financial planning process   
• Strategic consulting on high-priority assignments based on profitability and board directives at the direction of the senior executive team
• Manage teams that partner with subject matter experts throughout the company to develop rich analytical insights and re