Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field; Associate's degree with 10+ years of management experience acceptable.
7+ years in project management, process improvement, or business transformation; electric utility experience preferred.
Proven track record of leading cross-functional projects from start to finish.
Experience in physical or enterprise security management is a plus.
Strong knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies like Kaizen, 5S, and DMAIC.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Advanced proficiency in Power BI, Excel, and PowerPoint for executive presentations.
Responsibilities
Manage the entire project lifecycle from initiation to closeout.
Develop project charters, scopes, schedules, and budgets.
Maintain oversight of active projects, including priorities and milestones.
Track project status and resolve issues or roadblocks.
Establish consistent project management standards across the cooperative.
Conduct regular status meetings and communicate progress to stakeholders.
Lead enterprise-wide transformation initiatives aligned with strategic goals.
Benefits
Opportunity to lead strategic transformation initiatives.
Direct reporting to the CEO, providing high visibility within the organization.
Mentorship and development opportunities for team members.
Culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Engagement with cross-functional teams to drive collaboration.
Full Job Description
EnergyUnited is seeking a strategic, results-driven Manager of Business Transformation to lead enterprise-wide business transformation initiatives, oversee project management, and manage enterprise security across the cooperative. This position will drive process improvements, technology implementations, and organizational change while ensuring projects align with strategic goals, budgets, and timelines.
Reporting directly to the CEO, this role will also oversee the Grid Reliability Specialist and their projects, the project management team, technical writing, and enterprise security initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management
Manage the full project lifecycle, from initiation and planning through execution, monitoring, and closeout.
Develop project charters, scopes, work plans, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
Maintain an overall view of active projects, including priorities, dependencies, and milestones.
Track project status, deliverables, and budgets while identifying and resolving issues or roadblocks.
Establish consistent project management standards, tools, and templates across the cooperative.
Conduct regular status meetings and communicate project progress to stakeholders and senior leadership.
Conduct post-project reviews and document lessons learned.
Enterprise Security Management
Oversee enterprise security functions, including facility security, access control, and threat assessments.
Develop security strategies to protect employees, facilities, assets, and information.
Coordinate with IT and external agencies on emergency preparedness and incident response.
Oversee response processes for security breaches, threats, and physical security incidents.
Business Transformation Initiatives
Lead enterprise-wide transformation initiatives that support the cooperative's strategic goals.
Identify, develop, and launch new business initiatives, transitioning ownership to the appropriate manager once established.
Oversee process improvements, technology implementations, and organizational change initiatives.
Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement
Analyze existing processes to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
Implement Lean methodologies and best practices to streamline processes and eliminate waste.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and use analytics to measure progress and results.
Change Management & Stakeholder Engagement
Develop and lead change management strategies to support the adoption of new processes and systems.
Communicate and engage with employees and stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
Present project updates, risks, issues, and recommendations to senior leadership.
Data-Driven Decision Making
Use data analytics to evaluate the success of transformation initiatives and support informed business decisions.
Provide regular progress reports to senior leadership and recommend adjustments as needed.
Collaboration & Leadership
Partner with departments across the cooperative to ensure alignment on project, security, and transformation goals.
Mentor team members and build a high-performing, collaborative department.
Promote a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and accountability.
Technology Integration
Support the implementation of technologies that enhance security, business processes, and operations.
Partner with IT on project planning, system requirements, and cybersecurity considerations related to physical security.
Team Leadership
Provide direction, feedback, and development opportunities to team members.
Conduct regular one-on-one meetings and performance assessments.
Foster an environment of continuous improvement and shared ownership.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field. An Associate's degree with 10 or more years of management experience may be substituted.
Minimum of 7 years of related experience in project management, process improvement, or business transformation. Electric utility experience preferred.
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional projects from initiation through completion.
Experience with physical or enterprise security management preferred.
Strong working knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and tools, including Kaizen, 5S, and DMAIC.
Strong analytical, mathematical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Advanced proficiency in Power BI, Excel, and PowerPoint, including the ability to develop executive-level presentations.
Certifications
PMP certification required within 18 months of hire.
Six Sigma Green Belt certification required within 24 months of hire.
Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.
Additional Requirements
Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional irregular hours as needed.
Must be available to work during adverse weather conditions.
Must meet EnergyUnited's residency requirements: domicile within one of the 19 counties served by the Cooperative or within a 40-road-mile radius of an EnergyUnited office.
Join EnergyUnited and help drive the future of our cooperative through strategic transformation, innovation, and continuous improvement!
