Corporate Strategy Lead

Job Purpose: Leads OUC’s transformative, high-impact Strategic Road-mapping program that guides the Commission’s long-term strategy. Oversees OUC’s Strategic Intelligence Research function for executive decision making, and oversees internal and external consulting engagements. This role is highly entrepreneurial and brings thought-leadership to the team by integrating professional experience with industry specific research and data analysis. Coaches and develops entry and intermediate level team members and independently leads Executive-Level strategic analyses. Communicates directly with Senior Leadership and supports business units on their strategic plan implementation with an entrepreneurial approach. This high-profile position requires a unique blend of business acumen, leadership, strategic and financial technical skills, and excellent communication skills. Primary Functions: Strategy Lead Strategic Intelligence Research programs and independently drive business recommendations through research, data analysis, experience, and industry knowledge; Manage a portfolio of Strategic Roadmaps designed to transform the Commission including all stages of Road-mapping (research, development, implementation, monitoring, communication); Develop financial models (NPV, ROI) and resource availability models to prioritize Strategic Projects; Lead executive communication highlighting the significance of statistical findings using business acumen and vernacular common to the utilities industry; Oversee a portfolio of Strategic Research projects led by team members, supporting the team to ensure quality deliverables. Provide coaching opportunities where available; Synthesize data across OUC’s portfolio of Strategic Research to ensure executive communication remains consistent and business recommendations are synergetic; Proactively identify areas of opportunity to advance the OUC Strategy Planning department and add value to OUC Business Units; Lead, oversee, and develop the OUC Strategy Planning Internship Program. Project Management Manage a portfolio of Strategic Projects that drive the Employee, Customer, and Community Strategic Roadmaps; Lead cross-functional facilitation sessions with Senior Management; Create financial models and implementation plans to support the development business cases; Develop and deliver presentations for Executives and Board of Directors; Coach team members, executives and others who need assistance and advice regarding strategic project management practices.; Perform other duties as assigned.