Senior Strategic Planner - Corporate Strategy

Electric Reliability Council of Texas•Taylor, TX

58d

About The Position

At ERCOT, our diverse and dynamic work environment provides a platform on which employees can work together to build the future of the Texas power grid and wholesale market utilizing the latest technologies and resources. We encourage you to join our talented, dedicated workforce to develop world-class solutions for today and tomorrow’s energy challenges while learning new skills and growing your career. ERCOT is committed to fostering inclusion at all levels of our company. It is the cornerstone of our corporate values of accountability, leadership, innovation, trust, and expertise. We know that individuals with a wide variety of talents, ideas, and experiences propel the innovation that drives our success. An inclusive and diverse workforce strengthens us and allows for a collaborative environment to solve the challenges that face our industry today and in the future. The Strategic Planner role leads the development and execution of complex strategic initiatives that advance ERCOT's market evolution, grid operations, and overall business objectives. The incumbent is responsible for designing and maintaining multi-year strategic roadmaps, evaluating the organizational and financial feasibility of proposed improvements, and translating emerging business concepts into structured proof-of-concept or project processes. The Strategic Planner applies deep knowledge of ERCOT's regulatory environment, business strategy, and operational landscape to anticipate internal and external challenges, formulate contingency plans, and recommend actionable solutions. This position coordinates cross-departmental efforts, defines scope and deliverables for strategic programs, and plans and executes market initiatives in response to PUCT directives and ISO business development strategies.

Requirements

Requires minimum 5 years job years job related experience in excess of degree requirements
Bachelor's Degree : Electrical Engineering, Finance, Computer Science, MIS, Business, Public Policy or related field (Required) or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required

Nice To Haves

Prefer progressively responsible experience as a manager or project manager
Prefer experience in the power industry
Prefer experience in corporate strategy, strategic planning, performance management, or enterprise goal-setting
PMP Project Management Professional (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Supports strategic planning and consulting services under guidance from senior staff
Researches internal and external solutions to identify options that minimize cost while maximizing results
Analyzes plans to provide operational strategic support to business operations
Documents contingency plans, identifies risks, and supports scheduling under direction of senior staff
Applies understanding of the organization's business operations and industry to assigned tasks
Applies basic analytical and project management skills to assigned tasks
Independently plans, directs, and coordinates strategic efforts that evolve ERCOT markets, improve grid operations, or enhance general business operations
Develops and maintains strategic product roadmaps providing a rolling 2–3 year view; identifies, documents, and prioritizes changes and initiatives
Identifies and analyzes options to recommend courses of action for Business, Operations, and IT
Formulates and defines scope, objectives, schedule, and deliverables for coordinated efforts in support of strategic programs
Applies multi-tasking skills to manage strategic efforts simultaneously
Uses analytical, project management, and consulting skills to manage assigned duties
Works with executive and management leaders to develop ERCOT’s strategic plan, identifying priority issues and key objectives to be addressed in the strategic plan timeframe.
Works with management to identify and track status of strategic initiatives identified to support strategy outcomes.
Leads working sessions with executives to develop draft annual company goals (objective and key results goals, short-term incentive goals, long-term incentive goals) on an annual basis for approval by the ERCOT Board.
Tracks status of goals to confirm final outcomes at year-end.
Maintains, supports, and trains others on ERCOT’s Strategy and Work Management tool.
Ensures the accuracy of strategy and goal data housed within the tool.
Develops and delivers reports and dashboards for use by ERCOT leadership.
Supports preparation of Board-level strategy materials and coordinates cross-functional input for executive and Board meeting cycles.
Develops complex strategic roadmaps and project plans specifying goals, strategy, cross-departmental coordination, schedules, risks, and contingency plans
Plans, defines, and executes market initiatives in response to PUCT directives, ISO business or market development strategies, or market participant requests
Anticipates internal and/or external business challenges and regulatory issues; recommends contingencies and solutions
Recommends process, product, or service improvements and evaluates their organizational and financial feasibility
Manages emerging concepts into proof-of-concept processes and project process
Applies deep understanding of ERCOT's business environment, strategy, and regulatory landscape to support ERCOT enterprise initiatives
Utilizes highly developed risk management expertise to consult with organizational leadership on assigned efforts