Reporting 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. MAJOR ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Ensure 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 measures
• Partner 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 utilizing proven LEAN and Six Sigma methodologies
• Develop and maintain dashboards, scorecards and reporting tools that provide timely visibility into enterprise performance, operational trends and decision-support data.




• Support enterprise-wide project management by overseeing project intake, prioritization, governance, status reporting and alignment of major initiatives to strategic objectives.
• Lead data analytics activities to identify opportunities for process optimization, operational improvement, risk mitigation and enhanced organizational performance.
• Oversee the records and materials management function, including the development of processes, standards and controls to support effective information governance and organizational accessibility.
• Other duties as assigned. WHAT YOU WILL BRING
• Expert skill in leading organizational change and driving adoption of new technologies, innovation and processes
• Advanced understanding of AI, data analytics, enterprise platforms and process optimization
• Advanced skill in project prioritization, implementing standardized project management methodologies and overseeing complex portfolios
• Advanced stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex business challenges and opportunities
• Ability to leverage data insights for strategic and operational decisions and risk identification
• Ability to evaluate, select and integrate technology solutions that drive business value
• Expertise in translating strategy into actionable plans and measurable outcomes and to communicate unified strategic messages across multiple domains
• Robust communication skills,



including the ability to present complex information clearly to senior leadership and stakeholders
• Proficiency in leveraging customer & internal client data and analytics to inform strategy and operational requirements
• Proven stakeholder management skills, including building partnerships with internal teams, and external customers Understanding of process optimization, service delivery, process improvement and continuous improvement initiative
• Advanced knowledge of budgeting & forecasting, customer/client centricity & process improvement applications
• Advanced knowledge of ERP systems and implementations YOUR EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor of business, finance, data science/IT, engineering or related field
• Minimum 5 years’ progressive leadership experience
• Demonstrated experience in a leadership role involving strategic planning, successful change implementation, innovation and business transformation
• Experience developing and presenting to a Board of Directors
• Demonstrated success in leading strategic initiatives, process optimization and innovation programs
• Six Sigma and/or Lean certification a requirement
• Experience developing data insights and analytics capabilities, including data governance, platform leadership and value delivery a requirement
• Project Management certification an asset (PMP, CSM)
• Familiarity with building internal AI capabilities and functionality an asset
• Experience overseeing a centralized PMO, managing complex project portfolios and implementing standardized process improvement an asset APPLY TODAY Interested and qualified applicants are encouraged to apply by submitting a cover letter and resume no later than by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, November 13, 2026, to [email protected]. Please attach your resume and cover letter in .docx or .pdf format.

📌 Director of Strategy And Performance (Niagara-on-the-Lake)
🏢 Niagara Peninsula Energy
📍 Niagara-on-the-Lake