Project Manager II - Supply Chain Innovation & Analytics

Duke Energy Corporation•Raleigh, SC

3d•Remote

About The Position

The Supply Chain Innovation & Analytics team identifies opportunities, solves complex business challenges, and drives strategic initiatives that create measurable operational and financial value for Duke Energy. This role provides direct exposure to senior leaders and enterprise-wide initiatives, offering the opportunity to influence strategy, improve business performance, strengthen governance, and help shape the future of how the company delivers operational and financial results. You will have the opportunity to lead highly visible initiatives, while helping build scalable capabilities that can be leveraged across future strategic initiatives. If you enjoy turning data into action, solving difficult business problems, and leading meaningful change, this is an opportunity to make a significant impact while developing broad leadership, business, and program management capabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
5 years related work experience
In lieu of Bachelor's degree(s) AND 5 year(s) related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND 9 year(s) related work experience

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in business administration, Project Management, Supply Chain, Analytics, Finance, or related field
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Five or more years of experience leading projects, programs, business initiatives, or operational improvement efforts
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive execution through influence rather than direct authority
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Experience working with data to identify insights and support business decisions
Excellent written, verbal, facilitation, and presentation skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Experience leading governance, compliance, transformation, or value-realization programs
Experience working with procurement, sourcing, supplier, contract, financial, or operational data
Experience developing executive-level reporting and presentations
Experience with continuous improvement, Lean, or business transformation initiatives
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, and related business tools
Experience evaluating or implementing technology-enabled business solutions, automation, analytics, AI, or digital transformation initiatives
Take ownership of complex business challenges and drive them toward resolution
Build and sustain alignment across diverse stakeholder groups
Use data and facts to influence decisions and recommendations
Navigate ambiguity and make progress despite incomplete information
Balance strategic thinking with disciplined execution
Deliver measurable business outcomes rather than simply managing project activities
Proficient to demonstrated Expertise in Project Management, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, and Problem Solving
Project related work experience; Risk Management, Project Leadership, Strong Collaboration, Oversight
Utility Business Unit Experience as determined by BU ranging from Regulated or Commercial energy services experience
Construction Management knowledge
Proficient to Expert in project related Scheduling, Cost Controls

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives from planning through implementation
Establish governance structures, operating rhythms, reporting processes, and accountability mechanisms
Coordinate efforts across multiple business units and stakeholder groups
Proactively identify and resolve risks, issues, and dependencies
Facilitate leadership discussions and support executive decision-making
Ensure initiatives remain focused on delivering measurable business outcomes
Evaluate business challenges through both process and technology lenses, identifying opportunities where analytics, automation, AI, or system capabilities can improve outcomes
Analyze operational, financial, supplier, contract, and business process data to identify opportunities for improvement and value creation
Translate complex datasets into actionable business insights and recommendations
Support development of business cases, value estimates, performance metrics, and executive reporting
Partner with stakeholders to validate findings and assess opportunities
Track and report realized operational and financial benefits
Develop and maintain project plans, milestones, issue logs, risk registers, and executive dashboards
Monitor initiative performance against established objectives and timelines
Provide transparency into progress, risks, decisions, and required actions
Drive accountability across matrixed teams and stakeholders
Ensure governance processes support long-term sustainability and success
Build strong partnerships across business functions and leadership teams
Support communication and change management activities necessary to support adoption and execution
Influence decisions through collaboration, problem-solving, and data-driven recommendations
Help teams navigate change while maintaining focus on strategic objectives