Executive Director of Strategy & Projects

Consumers Energy is Michigan's largest energy provider, serving natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state's 10 million residents across all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy 24/7.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, including H‑1B, TN, or other work‑visa programs. Applicants who require sponsorship should not apply.

This is a hybrid position (remote/onsite). Minimum required onsite days are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at the Parnall Office in Jackson, MI. Candidates must live within commuting distance or be willing to relocate (a relocation package is available for qualifying candidates).

The Executive Director of Strategy and Projects will develop and execute CMS Energy’s supply‑chain strategy and sourcing execution. The role leads the strategic business office and sourcing teams, monitors strategic implications of business‑environment changes, provides internal consulting to senior executives on high‑priority assignments, and conducts supply‑chain analytics and due diligence. Key duties include benchmarking market performance, developing strategic initiatives for optimal performance and P&L results, managing regulated strategic projects, and creating new supply‑chain offerings.

• Build relationships with strategy peers in the utility industry and leading industry analysts, understand strategic impacts from business environment scanning, and recommend adjustments to CMS Energy’s strategy as needed.
• Lead the Supply‑Chain Strategy and Procurement teams—researching, sourcing, evaluating, and executing innovative category strategies; manage the overall project portfolio; ensure quality control; maintain client satisfaction; support team development.
• Stay abreast of the company’s business environment through an analytically rigorous signpost and scenario‑analysis process.
• Manage CMS Energy’s strategic planning process—enable effective decision‑making; recommend and mobilize strategies across business units; partner with stakeholders for the annual planning process.
• Provide strategic consulting on supply‑chain assignments to the senior executive team; manage cross‑functional teams to develop robust analytical insights and recommendations; partner with stakeholders for actionable decisions.
• Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.

• Experience advising and guiding in a C‑level executive environment.
• High degree of business acumen.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Driven to make a difference and comfortable exercising significant organizational influence.
• Highly self‑directed.
• Excellent diplomacy, negotiation, and organizational navigation skills.
• Ability to provide solutions and identify actions in highly complex and ambiguous environments.
• Solution‑oriented and results‑driven.
• Exceptional communication skills (written, oral, presentations, interpersonal).
• Astute strategist.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, supply chain, or related field with a minimum of twelve (12) years of increasing levels of experience in leadership, business, and/or executive‑level consulting.
• (OR) Associate’s degree in a related field with a minimum of fourteen (14) years of experience.
• (OR) High school diploma with a minimum of sixteen (16) years of experience.

At Consumers Energy, we foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability. We pride ourselves on excellent benefits and compensation packages and strive to create an inclusive culture that values diversity and empowerment. Our purpose: world‑class performance delivering hometown service.

• Competitive compensation packages
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid parental leave
• Up to 13 paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Educational assistance program

We value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion as part of our DNA. We treat employees with respect, fairness, and value diverse perspectives, creating inclusive environments where all feel empowered to share their backgrounds and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups—Women in Energy, Minority Advisory Panel, Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy, GENERGY, capABLE, Interfaith, and Veterans Advisory Panel—enable us to live our culture:
Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, Ownership.

All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.