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.

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).

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.

• 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 recommendations
• Partner with senior executive team to arrive at clear and actionable strategy decisions
• Other duties as assigned or may be necessary

• Experience advising/guiding in C-level executive environment
• High degree of business acumen
• Strong leadership skills
• Driven for difference-making and comfortable with high degree of organizational influence
• Highly self-directed
• High degree of diplomacy, negotiation and organizational navigation
• Ability to provide solutions and identify actions in highly complex and ambiguous environment
• Solution-oriented and results-driven
• Exceptional communication skills (written, oral, presentations, interpersonal)
• Astute strategist

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance or related field with twelve (12) or more years of leadership experience as well as experience in business and/or executive level consulting
  
  
  
  • (OR) Associate's degree in business, finance or related field with fourteen (14) or more years of leadership experience as well as experience in business and/or executive level consulting
  • (OR) High school diploma with sixteen (16) or more years of leadership experience as well as experience in business and/or executive level consulting
  
  
  
  

• Experience with Supply Chain Management, Project Management, and Transformation
• In depth knowledge of supplier diversity and sustainability practices within supply chain management

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Why should you join our team?

At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation packages
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k with company match
• Paid parental leave
• Up to 13 paid Holidays
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance Program

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

We, at CMS Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We don't discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are. We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse perspectives; this is what makes us great together. We harbor an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups, Women in Energy (WE), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY, capABLE, Interfaith and Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership.

All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.