Director Transformation Strategy & Enablement

Puget Sound Energy • Bothell, WA

116d • $168,000 - $359,400

About The Position

Puget Sound Energy has set an aspirational goal of being a Beyond Net Zero Carbon energy company by 2045, in line with our 'north star' of being our customers' energy partner of choice. Our first major milestone is 2030, which we'll reach by executing the PSE 2030 strategic plan. We have built this strategy as an input to our broader Clean Energy Implementation Plan (CEIP), which shapes the roadmap for achieving both our 2030 and 2045 clean energy goals. The Director Transformation Strategy and Enablement acts as both architect and activator, bridging long-term ambition with day-to-day execution of PSE's business strategy. The Director leads four teams to ensure strategy, performance, process and people align to deliver for customers, employees and shareholders.

Requirements

• BS/BA degree in Business, Organizational Development, Operations Management, Systems/Process Engineering or related technical or business discipline or the equivalent in education plus relevant experience.
• Ten (10) or more years of experience in the areas of strategy development & execution, process improvement, enterprise performance reporting and change management; including five (5) or more years of leadership experience.
• Demonstrated leadership ability in performance improvement, transformation, integrated planning, process improvement and change enablement.
• Experience guiding organizations through complex transformation journeys by building cross-functional teams, driving innovation, and maintaining compliance while upholding transparency and stakeholder expectations.
• Understanding of transformation efforts and how they align with evolving operating models to ensure changes are effective, durable, and contribute to the overall health and success of the organization.
• Ability to build and maintain an enterprise-wide transformation playbook that connects long-term goals to near-time priorities, defines consistent business operations across departments and translates regulatory requirements into internal clarity to ensure alignment with standards, policy and public responsibility.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or advanced degree in applicable area.
• Leadership experience in a similar position of responsibility and rapidly changing industry.
• Proficiency with presentation software applications and excellent presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates passion for safety by promoting a total safety culture, conducting audits and inspections, eliminating hazards and at-risk behaviors, and ensuring adherence to safety standards and compliance requirements.
• Sets clear expectations, holds employees accountable for performance and safety goals, oversees training and development, makes effective staffing decisions, and conducts performance reviews and development plans.
• Provides coaching, feedback, and leadership support while challenging and inspiring employees to build effective teams and achieve business, customer, and safety results.
• Lead the formulation of long-term goals and enterprise transformation strategy in alignment with external dynamics, internal capabilities, and shareholder expectations.
• Build and operationalize a consistent framework for enterprise strategy execution through annual planning cycles and performance checkpoints.
• Establish and maintain enterprise-wide visual management standards that track performance, accelerate insight, and sustain accountability.
• Collaborate with leaders through the enterprise to shape and drive a consistent rhythm of business operations through standardized operating reviews, KPIs, and executive dashboards.
• Lead the enterprise process improvement function, focused on optimizing processes and unlocking value across business units.
• Develop and oversee a Process Center of Excellence, supporting project prioritization, improvement frameworks, and performance coaching.
• Guide enterprise change management strategy and support execution across major programs.
• Lead a dedicated team focused on organizational change, team engagement, and people-first transformation practices.
• Provide leadership during emergencies, emergency response or other efforts required for business continuity.
• Participate in cross-functional teams in both leadership and participant roles to develop appropriate solutions for PSE needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary options of supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee assistance program (EAP).
• 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees