Business Strategy Director

RWE•Austin, TX

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Business Strategy Director within the Business Strategy team, part of the broader Strategy department, plays a critical role in shaping the direction and growth of the company. This team leads and consolidates the annual strategy review, coordinates the implementation of strategic initiatives in collaboration with the business, and leads special initiatives on behalf of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT). Moreover, the team defines, prioritizes, and drives broader transformation efforts that tangibly help to improve profitability, risk, and execution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required
Minimum 11 years of relevant professional experience in the power industry, across strategy, management consulting or relevant business roles. Depending on relevance, advanced education in a related field may be considered towards experience requirements
Deep expertise in corporate strategy, clean energy and utility industry, US power markets / transmission grid, renewable project development / commercialization, and clean energy technologies
Superior, structured problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex issues and develop strategic, actionable solutions
Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with a proven ability to present to and influence executive leadership and top management
Advanced organizational and project management skills, with experience leading large-scale, high-profile, complex initiatives
Commitment to quality and excellence, balancing strategic vision with pragmatic execution
Consistently demonstrates strong impact-orientation across activities
Demonstrated ability to lead organizational or operational transformation efforts, including workflow redesign, business case development, and change management support, with a track record of driving adoption and delivering measurable outcomes
Innovative, consistently challenging the status quo and driving new ideas and initiatives
Demonstrated leadership capabilities, fostering a high-performance culture and mentoring junior team members while being adaptable, self-reflective, and open to feedback
Motivated and effective self-starter, reliable, collaborative, team-oriented, adaptable, high-integrity, self-reflective, able to learn and act on feedback
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (e.g. Excel, Word, Power Point)
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Master’s or advanced degree in STEM, business, or other relevant fields, preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the Strategy Review process, ensuring solid analyses and actionable recommendations on business models, market prioritization, pipeline gaps, growth modes, capabilities & competitive positioning, business case, etc
Define, prioritize and kick-off strategic initiatives in collaboration with the relevant business leads
Lead complex strategic initiatives and special projects on behalf of the ELT, including culture activation efforts, capital allocation, re-org / post-merger integration, etc
Define, prioritize, and lead transformation initiatives, in close collaboration with relevant business units, including assessing related business cases and supporting change management
Track organizational KPIs, and prepare comprehensive performance reports for top management
Lead the assessment and integration of cutting-edge innovations (including AI) and emerging trends into the company’s strategic framework
Coordinate and support executive-level internal and external meetings (e.g., with board, investors, …)
Build and nurture strategic partnerships with venture capital firms, research institutions, and industry experts to support business growth and innovation
Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a high-performance culture within the Business Strategy team

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Education Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.