Business Process Consultant Sr - Power Production

City of Austin • Austin, TX

14h • $84,670 - $107,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Business Process Consultant Sr leads the Department Generation Production Management team through strategic planning, budgeting, and performance measurement. The role creates and revises processes for O&M and CIP budgets, strategic planning, competitive analysis, corporate intelligence, and performance measurement, and analyzes issues, presents alternatives, and recommends solutions to management. It leads large, cross-functional projects and teams, develops project work plans, manages projects, and creates or revises models and methodologies that support budget and consulting services. The position is designated as critical and may be performed at a designated or alternate work location; schedules or assignments may change during extraordinary situations or emergencies to support essential services. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with additional hours potentially required to support 24-hour utility operations. Hybrid work is available. The role is based at 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin, Texas.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and five years of experience related to the job; graduate-level education may substitute for up to two years of experience.
• Knowledge of business strategies, objectives, planning, development, management processes, and process improvement.
• Knowledge of performance measures and applicable City of Austin, state, and federal statutes, ordinances, and codes.
• Knowledge of research methodologies, cost-benefit analysis, statistics, and financial models.
• Knowledge of leadership methodologies and supervisory responsibilities.
• Communication skills across print, electronic, presentation, and telephone formats.
• Skill in internal consulting, project management, conflict resolution, and negotiating projects and program initiatives.
• Interpersonal skills to engage stakeholders, capture requirements, and manage expectations.
• Ability to assess situations systematically; work independently and with teams; interpret complex information; manage implementation of recommendations; and lead a multidisciplinary workforce.
• Ability to meet the requirements and perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CIP and O&M budgets.
• Experience with power generation and district cooling operations.
• Strong organizational skills, including planning for multiple deadlines, following up on action items, and maintaining client department needs.
• Problem-solving skills for process improvement analysis and recommendations.
• Experience developing and editing presentations and facilitating cross-functional meetings with management-level stakeholders.
• Experience evaluating performance measures and recommending and implementing process changes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and adjust work to meet delivery timelines in light of financial risk and impact.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple large, cross-functional projects, initiatives, budgets, and teams.
• Review, coach, and evaluate the work of Business Process Consultants and technical staff.
• Advise executive and Power Operations management on key performance measures and targets.
• Facilitate stakeholder analysis and communication plans for process and budget improvement teams.
• Recommend project and organizational changes, including budget changes and the appropriate use of funds.
• Identify, collect, research, and analyze data.
• Forecast resource needs and assign work to consultants or staff.
• Be accountable for achievement of Power Production division goals.
• Identify talent for support roles, build relationships, and secure resources needed for successful processes.
• Develop solutions to critical business issues and present alternatives to executive and Power Production management.
• Communicate project status to sponsors, stakeholders, and department personnel.
• Create or revise models and methodologies supporting consulting and budget services.
• Develop project work plans and perform project management.
• Perform supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendations for dismissal.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation package with generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits.
• City of Austin Employees' Retirement System.
• Access to public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure.
• Wellness programs, on-site fitness centers, and mental health support.
• Professional development and leadership opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior