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Senior Strategic Planner - Corporate Strategy

Electric Reliability Council of Texas

Taylor, TX

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$102,000–$140,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Board Meeting, Business Development, Business Operations, Business Performance Management, Business Strategy, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Consulting, Contingency Plans, Cross-Functional, Documentation Plan, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Systems, Electricity, Emerging Technology, Employee Orientation, Establish Priorities, Finance, Genetics, Global Mobility Specialist, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), IT Service Management (ITSM), Identify Issues, Leadership, Management Consulting, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Market Development, Marketing Strategy, Medical Conditions, Mentoring, Multitasking, Nonprofit, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Operations, Operations Management, Operations Planning, Options Analysis, Power Engineering, Problem Solving Skills, Product Planning, Program Planning, Project Management Certification, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Planning, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Proof of Concept, Public Policy, Regulations, Reporting Dashboards, Retail, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Software Engineering, State Laws and Regulations, Strategic Analysis, Strategic Planning, System Operations, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Wholesale Industry
LOCATION
Taylor, TX
POSTED
20 days ago
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. JOB SUMMARY 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. ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES Level 1: 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 Level 2 Above +: 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 Level Sr Above +: 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 EXPERIENCE Requires minimum 5 years job years job related experience in excess of degree requirements 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 EDUCATION 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 CERTIFICATION PMP Project Management Professional (Preferred) The foregoing description reflects the minimum qualifications and the essential functions of the position that must be performed proficiently with or without reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. It is not an exhaustive list of the duties expected to be performed, and management may, at its discretion, revise or require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. This job description is not intended to create a contract of employment with ERCOT. Both ERCOT and the employee may exercise their employment-at-will rights at any time. ERCOT is firmly committed to equal employment for all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, medical condition, religion, age, creed, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected category under federal, state or local law. Expected Salary Range: $102,000 - $140,000 The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) manages the flow of electric power to 27 million Texas customers - representing about 90 percent of the state's electric load. As the independent system operator for the region, ERCOT schedules power on an electric grid that connects more than 54,100 miles of transmission lines and 1,250 generating units. ERCOT also performs financial settlement for the competitive wholesale bulk-power market and administers retail switching for 8 million premises in competitive choice areas. ERCOT is a membership-based 501(c)(4) nonprofit corporation, governed by a board of directors and subject to oversight by the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Texas Legislature. ERCOT's members include consumers, cooperatives, generators, power marketers, retail electric providers, investor-owned electric utilities (transmission and distribution providers,) and municipal-owned electric utilities. ERCOT offers an excellent benefits package, which includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, long/short-term disability insurance, long-term care insurance, Section 125 Flexible Spending Account, and a Retirement Savings Plan. The medical, dental, vision, and quality-of-life benefits offered by ERCOT are second to none. Full-time employees are eligible to enroll in benefits on the first of the month following the date of hire. Additionally, 401(k) plans are available to help employees plan for the future. The ERCOT Internship Program provides college students the opportunity to develop their skills in a professional work environment. Each intern will receive unique projects and assignments that aim to solve real challenges facing the electric industry. ERCOT internships provide professional learning experiences that offer meaningful, practical work related to each student's desired career path. Eligible candidates should be enrolled in an academic bachelors or post graduate degree program maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher. The ERCOT Engineer Development Program (EDP) is a 12- to 16-month, self-paced program geared toward entry-level engineers looking to start a career in the power industry. Through the program, an EDP Engineer receives one-on-one mentoring, specialized training, and exposure to the work performed by each of the engineering groups at ERCOT. The program allows engineers to develop the fundamental skills necessary to reach their full potential while gaining an understanding of the types of engineering work ERCOT has to offer. EDP management supports participants each step of the way as they progress through the program. Upon completion, graduates are placed as full-time engineers within one of ERCOT’s engineering groups. The GMS Development Program (GDP) is designed to provide entry-level and early career professionals with the skills necessary to become successful Power System and Computer Engineers. The program, which is based in ERCOT’s Grid and Market Solutions (GMS) Department, will provide experience in day-to-day work and instruction in the fundamentals of electric power systems engineering, grid and market applications, software programming, and IT service and operations management. The GDP offers one-on-one mentoring, training, field trips, and special assignments. These assignments allow GDP engineers to become knowledgeable and familiar with the various business areas at ERCOT. The GMS leadership team prepares GDP engineers for a future career at ERCOT in power systems and computer engineering. The System Operator Development Program (ODP) is intended to combine real-time daily operations in an exciting work setting to prepare participants with the vital skills necessary to be successful in such a critical position — providing 24x7x365 on-demand support to manage the flow of electric power to more than 26 million Texas customers. If you are new to the industry, this program introduces you to the Bulk Electric System by combining introductory courses with the NERC Certification Exam Preparation Program in preparation to pass the NERC Certification Exam.

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Electric Reliability Council of Texas