DIRECTOR, STRATEGY AND PERFORMANCE

Niagara Peninsula Energy Inc. (NPEI) is a trusted Ontario electricity distributor serving approximately 59,000 customers across Niagara Falls, Lincoln, Pelham and West Lincoln. Rooted in community and focused on performance, NPEI is entering a period of significant growth and opportunity shaped by electrification, modernization, customer expectations and a focus on new non-regulated businesses. To help lead that next chapter, NPEI is seeking a dynamic Director, Strategy and Performance.

WHAT WE OFFER

- Competitive salary: $136,599 – $170,748 per annum
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan (OMERS)
- Employer paid health & dental perks
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Competitive vacation entitlement
- Professional development and training opportunities

Shape Strategy. Drive Transformation. Power the Future of Energy

POSITION SUMMARY

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.

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
- Strong 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

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 measu

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