Lead Project Manager, Competitive Intelligence

Requisition ID:  80455 

 

NextEra Energy Resources is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities and help customers meet their energy needs. We are leading the decarbonization of the U.S. economy with our goal to reach Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today.

 

Position Specific Description

Lead – Competitive Intelligence is part of a highly skilled professional team that reports to the Project Director of Competition and Market Intelligence. The team is responsible for the competitive intelligence of renewable generation competitors throughout the US. Employees in this role will play a vital part in NextEra Energy's business growth by providing market expertise through primary and secondary research across the energy value chain. They will analyze NextEra's competitors and potential partners, serving as the go-to expert for the competitive landscape. The role will support senior leadership by anticipating market uncertainties and providing data-driven solutions for strategic decision-making. Additionally, the position will be a trusted resource for engaging with external stakeholders and helping the commercial team build partnerships and customer relationships based on NextEra's vision and value proposition.

 

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Providing the business and our stakeholders with cost-benefit analysis and risk evaluation for future renewable development projects compared to competitor projects
2. Develop and project manage proprietary modeling tools and methodologies to analyze evolving markets and the impact on company businesses and projects
3. Analyze market data, historical, and fundamental data, draw inferences, and present results in a clear and understandable format to management and external customers
4. Synthesize presentation materials consistent with the fundamental market factors and communicate this view to the organization for the purpose of achieving consensus on this view
5. Manage multiple projects inclusive of those above, completing them promptly
6. Strong data manipulation, analysis, and presentation skills (Excel, PowerPoint); some experience in evaluating complex technical and financial issues independently, developing recommendations, and action plans, and managing multiple complex assignments simultaneously

Additional Job Duties & Responsibilities

1. Works across multiple third-party data sources and internal tools to collect and analyze market and competitor data
2. Review the financial performance of competitors and translate competing business strategies and objectives
3. Assembles and leads an internal cross-functional, multi-disciplined group of teammates to collect and analyze pricing data
4. Develop presentations to support the Origination and Development businesses on pricing and market trends
5. Provides insights to drive critical decisions during bid negotiations and updates to management
6. Ability to evaluate complex situations and independently make decisions on critical decision points for multiple customers
7. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and intellectual curiosity
8. Ability to make decisions involving varied levels of risk and ambiguity
9. Well-organized and able to synthesize and conceptualize complex ideas
10. Comfortable working with large data sets
11. Strong team player with solid analytical skills and strong attention to detail
12. Performs other job-related duties as assigned

 

Job Overview

Employees in this role develop and execute plans for new and enhanced generation projects. This job is responsible for resource allocation, schedules, cost and technical adequacy, ensuring the project or transaction is completed in the most cost effective and competitive manner. This position manages all aspects of the business deal and ensures the project is completed timely and within budgetary constraints.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of the day to day transaction process to ensure timely completion as well as a cost effective and competitive result
• Leads and coordinates key functions such as financial feasibility analyses, engineering/design, project legal review, permitting activities and financial negotiations
• Coordinates due diligence activities with other inter