Senior Manager, IT Strategy

Entergy•New Orleans, LA

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lead, manage, and continuously mature the IT Path to Premier (PTP) portfolio, ensuring initiatives are aligned to enterprise priorities and deliver measurable progress toward Entergy’s strategic aspirations. Oversee portfolio governance, performance insights, and integrated planning to ensure transparency, accountability, and value realization across all IT PTP campaigns and initiatives. Partner with senior leadership to develop, refine, and operationalize enterprise IT strategy, translating strategic direction into actionable roadmaps and guiding cross-functional teams through effective execution. Provide executive-ready insights and recommendations that inform decision-making and strengthen program governance. Drive improvements in cross-functional processes by identifying capability gaps, elevating skill readiness, and enhancing operational discipline to support a high-performing IT organization. Continuously optimize systems, processes, and ways of working to improve efficiency, streamline delivery, and accelerate outcomes across the IT portfolio and the broader Path to Premier journey.

Requirements

Seven or more years of experience in a business management or executive support role
Experience in organizing and directing or influencing multiple teams and departments
Experience in planning and supporting strategic initiatives
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Versatile abilities and extreme dedication to efficient productivity
Experience in data analysis and budget management
Background in driving operational excellence and large‑scale process optimization
Proven success in a project coordination role
Nimble business mind, focused on developing creative solutions
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

Service as a strategic liaison across IT and the enterprise, engaging executives, senior leaders, and key stakeholders to align on strategic initiatives, communicate progress, and ensure cohesive execution of the IT Path to Premier (PTP) portfolio.
Lead and coordinate IT portfolio operations by partnering with senior managers and department leaders to ensure effective governance, prioritization, and visibility of strategic programs.
Enable executive decision-making through well structured insights, materials, and progress updates for leadership forums and corporate governance bodies.
Strengthen cross-functional relationships and operational effectiveness by collaborating across IT and the business to drive consistency, improve responsiveness, and support development of new operational strategies.
Partner with the VP, IT Strategy & Performance and other executives on enterprise level initiatives and transformation efforts.
Serve as a trusted strategic advisor and subject-matter expert, anticipating stakeholder needs, addressing inquiries, and developing action plans.
Lead the preparation and delivery of communications that clarify strategy, progress, risks, and decisions across the IT PTP portfolio and broader IT strategy.