Senior Strategy Manager - Transmission Projects

NextEra Energy Transmission, LLC (NEET) is the leading competitive transmission company in North America. We develop, finance, construct, operate and maintain transmission assets across the continent. We operate through our regional subsidiaries to integrate generation resources and enhance grid reliability. Do you want to be part of a team that is revolutionizing the transmission industry? Join our world-class team today.
 

Position Specific Description

NextEra Energy Transmission (NEET) is seeking a bold and driven Senior Strategy Manager – Transmission Projects to take full ownership of our most critical strategic initiatives. This is a hands-on, high-impact position for someone who thrives on solving complex problems, driving outcomes, and shaping the future of the transmission business.

You will be responsible for leading the development and execution of NEET’s growth strategy, owning workstreams that directly influence our most important decisions and investments. This includes:

• Designing and refining our go-to-market strategy to unlock new opportunities and competitive advantages.

• Partnering with development and commercial teams to assess potential projects across strategic, financial, regulatory, and operational dimensions.

• Shepherding multi-billion dollar transmission deals through the full approval lifecycle, from concept to due diligence, and approval.

• Project managing and executing transformational initiatives that embed both industry best practices and cutting-edge technologies like AI into our business to enhance performance, scalability, and innovation.

This role demands a strategic doer with deep curiosity, critical thinking, and a profound sense of ownership and accountability. You’ll be expected to bring integrity to every aspect of your work, demonstrate humility, and show a genuine excitement for learning the transmission business inside and out. You’ll work cross-functionally with stakeholders and subject matter experts across the organization, driving alignment and momentum in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Your success will be measured not just by your insights, but by your ability to turn strategy into action.

This position reports directly to NEET leadership and offers significant exposure to senior leaders across NextEra Energy. It’s a unique opportunity to lead from the front—driving strategy, shaping decisions, and making a lasting impact on the future of energy transmission.

Key Success Metrics

• Strategic deliverables—such as go-to-market plans, project evaluations, and approval materials—are consistently high-quality, error-free, and submitted on time, meeting both NEET and NEER standards for content, clarity, and impact.

• Transmission project approvals advance smoothly through internal processes, with no delays or rejections due to gaps in strategic analysis, documentation, or stakeholder alignment.

• Leadership is equipped with clear, actionable insights that enable confident, timely decision-making across development priorities, without bottlenecks or information gaps.

• Strategic initiatives owned by the Senior Strategy Manager—such as technology integration, market entry, and project assessments—demonstrate measurable progress and contribute directly to NEET’s growth objectives.

• Cross-functional collaboration results in strong alignment across development, commercial, regulatory, and operational teams, with the Strategy Manager recognized as a trusted and accountable partner in execution.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership & Ownership

• Conduct market research, industry landscape analysis, and internal capabilities assessments to inform NEET’s strategic direction and identify growth opportunities.

• Personally own and drive strategic initiatives that are critical to NEET’s success—including go-to-market strategies, approval processes for multi-billion dollar transmission deals, and transformational efforts to modernize and scale the business.

• Translate strategic insights into actionable plans and deliverables that directly support leadership decision-making and long-term business objectives.

• Ensure all work reflects a deep understanding of NEET’s business model, competitive environment, and operational realities, with a focus on clarity, impact, and execution.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with development, commercial, regulatory, and operational teams to ensure strategic alignment and seamless execution.

• Engage with subject matter experts across the business to gather insights, challenge assumptions, and strengthen project evaluations.

• Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders to drive momentum and clarity across complex initiatives.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement best practices and emerging technologies—including AI and digital tools—that enhance NEET’s strategic capabilities.

• Continuously improve strategic processes and frameworks to increase efficiency, transparency, and impact.

• Maintain a deep understanding of the transmission business and proactively surface opportunities for growth, transformation, and differentiation

Job Overview

Employees in this role are responsible for directly executing strategic initiatives that shape the future of NEET’s transmission business. The role requires deep ownership of deliverables, strong analytical and strategic thinking, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

- Own and execute strategic workstreams that support NEET’s growth and development priorities.

- Develop high-quality materials and analyses that support project approvals, leadership decisions, and long-term planning.

- Coordinate and conduct strategic assessments of transmission opportunities, including financial modeling, regulatory analysis, and operational feasibility.

- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment and clarity across all phases of project evaluation and execution.

- Identify and implement best practices and technologies that improve strategic outcomes and business performance.

- Maintain a strong understanding of NEET’s business model, market dynamics, and competitive landscape.

- Communicate insights and recommendations clearly and effectively to senior leadership.

- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in the energy industry, infrastructure development, or other capital-intensive sectors with comparable complexity

• Familiarity with regulatory environments, including FERC, RTOs, and ISOs, or demonstrated ability to quickly learn and navigate these frameworks

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent master’s degree, or other advanced experience with a focus in management, strategy, or finance

• Experience at a top-tier consulting firm or comparable organization, ideally within the energy or infrastructure practice

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:  Business Development
Organization:  NextEra Energy Transmission, LLC 
Relocation Provided:  Yes, if applicable

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