Niagara Peninsula Energy Inc | Director, Strategy And Performance

DIRECTOR, STRATEGY AND PERFORMANCENiagara Peninsula Energy Inc. (NPEI) is a trusted Ontario electricity distributor serving approximately 59,000 customers across Niagara Falls, Lincoln, Pelham and West Lincoln. Rooted in community and focused on performance, NPEI is entering a period of significant growth and opportunity shaped by electrification, modernization, customer expectations and a focus on new non-regulated businesses. To help lead that next chapter, NPEI is seeking a dynamic Director, Strategy and Performance.

WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive

salary:
$136,599 – $170,748 per annumDefined Benefit Pension Plan (OMERS)Employer paid health & dental benefitsEmployee & Family Assistance ProgramCompetitive vacation entitlementProfessional development and training opportunities
Shape Strategy. Drive Transformation. Power the Future of Energy
POSITION SUMMARYReporting to the President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) the position is responsible for driving enterprise-wide innovation & performance, translating the corporate strategy into actions, leading AI adoption, managing organization-wide key projects, optimizing processes and delivering data insights through data analytics and effective optimization processes.
The incumbent works with the Executive & Senior Leadership teams and Business Unit Leaders to ensure that all functions are strategically aligned to the corporate strategy, objectives & targets are clearly defined, performance outputs and processes are optimized and advances NPEI’s transformation to digitization, AI and data analytics.
WHAT YOU WILL BRINGExpert skill in leading organizational change and driving adoption of new technologies, innovation and processesAdvanced understanding of AI, data analytics, enterprise platforms and process optimizationAdvanced skill in project prioritization, implementing standardized project management methodologies and overseeing complex portfoliosAdvanced stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skillsAdvanced analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex business challenges and opportunitiesAbility to leverage data insights for strategic and operational decisions and risk identificationAbility to evaluate, select and integrate technology solutions that drive business valueExpertise in translating strategy into actionable plans and measurable outcomes and to communicate unified strategic messages across multiple domainsStrong communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly to senior leadership and stakeholdersProficiency in leveraging customer & internal client data and analytics to inform strategy and operational requirementsProven stakeholder management skills, including building partnerships with internal teams, and external customersUnderstanding of process optimization, service delivery, process improvement and continuous improvement initiativeAdvanced knowledge of budgeting & forecasting, customer/client centricity & process improvement applicationsAdvanced knowledge of ERP systems and implementations
YOUR EXPERIENCEBachelor of business, finance, data science/IT, engineering or related fieldMinimum 5 years’ progressive leadership experienceDemonstrated experience in a leadership role involving strategic planning, successful change implementation, innovation and business transformationExperience developing and presenting to a Board of DirectorsDemonstrated success in leading strategic initiatives, process optimization and innovation programsSix Sigma and/or Lean certification a requirementExperience developing data insights and analytics capabilities, including data governance, platform leadership and value delivery a requirementProject Management certification an asset (PMP, CSM)Familiarity with building internal AI capabilities and functionality an assetExperience overseeing a centralized PMO, managing complex project portfolios and implementing standardized process improvement an asset
MAJOR ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIESEnsure the CEO & Executive Management Team (EMT) are kept informed of emerging issues and progress on key work plans, critical business decisions, and strategic objectives.
Assist the CEO & EMT in the preparation of the company’s strategic plan and monitor the implementation of the plan using performance measuresPartner with business leaders to develop annual business unit objectives that align with the corporate strategy and scorecard, enterprise priorities and measurable performance targets.
Establish, monitor and measure key performance indicators, milestones and outcomes to assess progress against approved objectives and strategic initiatives.
Prepare and deliver regular reporting to the EMT & SLT on progress, risks, roadblocks, resource constraints and recommended mitigation actions.
Assist business units with decision-making and issues management through facilitated process mapping, fact-based diagnostics, problem solving & root cause analysis utiliz