Strategy & Project Specialist

DTE Energy • Detroit, MI

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

A blend of strategic planning and project management responsible for the planning, management and execution of multiple projects that may encompass multiple disciplines in support of strategic priorities. Develops a high-level strategic plan(s), ensuring their successful implementation and ongoing execution; may investigate and evaluate initiatives consistent with long-range goals. Manages and provides informal leadership for professional-level staff and significant, complex technical project or business support & production team(s), and is accountable for their performance and results. This is a strategic planning and project management specialist/generalist function, focusing on a single or combination of disciplines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics engineering or related degree and the knowledge/capabilities typically acquired through 5+ years of job-relevant experience.
• Ability to travel and report for work at different locations (typically within the Corporation's service area); incumbents are responsible for their own transportation.
• Ability to build productive relationships and obtain results through the efforts of other individuals and teams.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills consistent with the ability to identify key issues from a broad range of alternatives, and recommend optimal solutions for various situations.
• Ability to analyze complex financial data and develop optimal recommendations and solutions.
• Written and verbal communication and advocacy skills consistent with the ability to present results of projects and research to senior-level Corporate management.
• Well-developed organization and planning skills (typically acquired through at least 5 years of experience).
• Ability to apply project planning and implementation and/or continuous improvement principles (typically acquired through several years of experience in these areas) to affect tangible, outcomes.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, issues or projects that may include high-visibility initiatives and require innovation, teamwork and planning.
• Promotes an atmosphere conducive to the open exchange of new ideas, and alternatives to orthodox approaches.
• Motivates through leading by example, coaching/mentoring and providing ongoing constructive feedback; effectively with resistance; takes positive steps to avoid the recurrence of errors through constructive critique.

Nice To Haves

• MBA Preferred
• Senior, lead-level, supervisory or project/process management experience
• Financial Modeling Experience

Responsibilities

• Performs or guides & ensures the accomplishment of the following functions: planning, organizing, leading, coordinating, reporting & budgeting.
• May lead continuous improvement (CI) commitment and systematic CI efforts.
• Provides support to senior management in the formulation and implementation of long-term business strategy.
• May Represent senior management at Corporate and business unit meetings/committees for strategic, financial, legislative, or regulatory issues.
• Develops and participates in presentations for senior management and other communications as directed by senior corporate management.
• Facilitates the integration and reporting of key organization performance measures for senior management of the organization and other senior Corporate leaders.
• Seeks data and input from throughout the organization on issues deemed critical by senior management; conducts associated analyses and develops consolidated status reports. Recommends next steps and ensures their implementation.
• Keeps abreast of industry developments and competitor strategies that may impact the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level