Associate, Business Transformation (Project Delivery)

Invenergy•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future. This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window. Position Overview We are seeking a creative, open-minded, and results-driven individual to join our Business Transformation team. This role will operate as an individual contributor responsible for structured analysis, stakeholder engagement, and project execution, while building capabilities across process design, systems implementation, and change management. The Business Transformation Associate will support and guide cross-functional teams to identify, analyze, and implement innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, optimize processes, and enable sustainable and scalable growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Information Systems, or related field
5+ years of relevant experience in business transformation, project management, or GIS-enabled environments
Proven track record of successfully leading and managing complex business process improvement projects
Strong leadership qualities, including the ability to inspire and motivate, reach consensus, and foster a culture of inclusion, curiosity, innovation, and continuous improvement
Structured problem-solving; process/data analysis skills
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability and desire to work effectively within cross-functional teams
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in process improvement methodologies (DMAIC, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, etc.) – Lean Six Sigma certification is a plus
Project management skills – PMP certification is a plus.
Experience in the energy or construction industry is a plus
Exposure to change management frameworks (e.g., Prosci ADKAR)
Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI)
Experience with Project Management Information Systems (PMIS)
Proficiency in Office 365 including PowerPoint, Excel, etc.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with executives and other departmental leaders to identify transformation opportunities, create a compelling business case, and define project scope and goals
Consult with the internal business and departmental leaders to capture and translate business requirements and processes, and guide them through the development and presentation of new transformative projects and initiatives
Manage end-to-end business transformation projects, meeting objectives, timelines, & budgets
Apply Lean Six Sigma methodologies to identify process inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and waste
Quantify costs and resource requirements, as well as financial benefits for transformation solutions
Prepare materials for cross-functional workshops, conduct data-driven analysis, and engage stakeholders to map current processes, design future state processes, and define key performance indicators (KPIs)
Drive change management efforts (communication plans, training, and stakeholder engagement)
Develop and maintain project reports and dashboards; use data-driven insights to monitor and track projects, identify risks, and implement corrective actions
Collaborate with technology teams to identify and implement digital solutions and automation opportunities, including emerging technologies
Drive the definition and adherence to internal processes that ensure consistency and quality