Director, Strategic Initiatives & Portfolio Management

Requisition ID:  92855 

NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!

Position Specific Description

The Opportunity

We're seeking a Director of Strategic Initiatives & Portfolio Management to lead idea generation, business case development, and strategic investment decisions across NextEra Energy's 30+ business units. This role will identify high-impact opportunities, build compelling business cases, manage portfolio budgets, and deliver executive-level recommendations that drive strategic resource allocation.

Drive Idea Generation & Strategic Discovery

• Lead ideation processes across business units to surface opportunities for process improvement, technology enablement, and operational excellence
• Conduct stakeholder engagement sessions to identify pain points, bottlenecks, and untapped value creation opportunities
• Assess market trends, emerging technologies, and industry best practices to inform NextEra Energy's strategic roadmap
• Build relationships with business leaders to maintain a pipeline of strategic initiatives Develop Business Cases & Use Case Analysis

• Build comprehensive business cases including ROI analysis, cost-benefit modeling, risk assessment, and value realization frameworks
• Define clear success metrics, KPIs, and value tracking mechanisms for proposed initiatives
• Evaluate feasibility, resource requirements, and strategic fit for potential projects
• Partner with Finance, IT, and Operations to validate assumptions and ensure financial rigor

Manage Portfolio Budget & Investment Prioritization

• Manage EPMO portfolio budget process, ensuring resources align with strategic priorities
• Develop and maintain prioritization frameworks that balance short-term wins with long-term transformation goals
• Create portfolio dashboards providing executive visibility into investment performance, value delivery, and resource utilization
• Facilitate executive steering committee reviews to secure approvals and funding commitments

Deliver Executive Communications & Strategic Recommendations

• Prepare executive presentations,  and strategic recommendations for C-suite
• Translate complex analyses into clear, compelling narratives that drive decision-making
• Lead executive steering committee meetings to review portfolio performance
• Develop communication strategies to build momentum and executive sponsorship for high-priority initiatives

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive experience in strategy, business development, or portfolio management
• Strong financial acumen with expertise, NPV analysis, and business case development
• Exceptional executive presence with ability to influence leaders and drive strategic decisions
• Proven ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable recommendations

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or Master's degree in Finance, Business, or related field
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• PMP or similar project management certification

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.

Employee Group:  Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Project Management
Organization:  NextEra Energy Resources, LLC 
Relocation Provided:  Yes, if applicable

NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. 

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