Manager Strategic Initiatives, Project Management Office

Requisition ID:  85941 

NextEra Energy Resources is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities and help customers meet their energy needs. We are leading the decarbonization of the U.S. economy with our goal to reach Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today.

Position Specific Description

A leading residential clean energy solutions provider, EverBright provides a platform that designs, proposes, and finances solar and storage projects nationwide. EverBright brings together finance and technology to provide customers with an all-in-one solution for powering their carbon-neutral homes. Our mission is to be the driving force in the decarbonization of our planet by delivering accurate solar designs, affordable and flexible financing options, and the best service possible. 

The Manager of Strategic Initiatives is a key cross functional collaborator within the Project Management Office. In this role you will be responsible for meeting organizational objectives by helping develop, plan, implement, and execute on key business initiatives. Managers in these positions are individual contributors who serve as the key liaison between all functional business units and will own the strategic, tactical, cross function business projects. This role will require strong project management skills, organization, and process improvement mindset as applied to the EverBright business model. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and collaborate with key stakeholders in all NextEra organizations to analyze program/project initiatives and ensure alignment with business goals
• Work closely with the key leadership team to drive strategy of the business across the entire portfolio of NextEra products
• Create, maintain, and disseminate project information to stakeholders and management across our organization. This will include projects pertaining to enforcement, identifying potential bottlenecks, overlapping work areas, or other project risks
• Scope and create project plans, developing processes, coordinating and driving execution; communicating to senior management on project status, risks, and process/product changes
• Identify opportunities for process improvement within functional areas and work with relevant teams to drive change
• Create and maintain process documentation and workflows
• Work closely with other business units to execute on the integration of our product offerings into their product portfolio and vice versa

Desired Qualities

• Experience building efficient processes that scale across a large organization
• Experience leading cross-functional projects by using insights based on data
• Proven success with process optimization, program management, and leading programs/projects
• Proven ability to assess, analyze, and resolve complicated issues while distilling complexitilies into simple and concise concepts
• Strong time and process management skills and ability to meet deadlines and successfully deliver on complex projects
• A positive attitude and a strong desire to always get the job done without compromising quality and customer satisfaction
• The ability to work independently and collaborate in a team-oriented and fast-paced start-up environment 
• A high level of energy, motivation, initiative, committment, and professionalism
• Lean Six Sigma 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 Project Management, 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. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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