Director, Enterprise Strategy

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is about more than power. We’re about the power of relationships. Our employees have the opportunity to work together to ensure electricity is delivered reliably and affordably to the millions of people living in our service territory. We have been voted one of Arkansas’ Best Places to work by Arkansas Business and we are looking for a member of our team who is passionate about our mission to keep the lights on!

We have a core ideology here at SPP that we stand by:
Do the right thing, for the right reason, in the right way.

We believe in supporting our employees through a fantastic benefits package:

• Competitive and transparent pay with bonus opportunities
• Excellent insurance package including three great medical plans to choose from, employer‑paid short‑term disability, long‑term disability, and life insurance
• Relocation bonus (if applicable)
• Hybrid working environment for positions that are eligible
• Fantastic contributions to your retirement through a 401(k) savings plan with employer‑match benefits and a pension (defined benefit plan) fully funded by SPP

PLEASE NOTE:

SPP is not able to sponsor employment visas or student‑work authorizations (STEM OPT) for this position. Please ensure you are eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship prior to applying.

Compensation Information The salary range(s) represents our good faith estimate for the role at this time. While we strive to provide competitive and transparent compensation, there may be circumstances where an offer is above or outside of the listed range. We are open to discussing salary expectations with qualified candidates considering factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience and geographic location will all be considered during the hiring process.

Dir. Enterprise Strategy | Pay Range : $ - $

The Director of Enterprise Strategy is responsible for leading the development, execution, and governance of SPP’s corporate strategy and enterprise performance management systems. This role oversees the implementation of SPP’s strategic plan, facilitates strategic alignment across business divisions, and ensures accountability through corporate scorecards, dashboards, and performance reviews. The Director champions the integration of AI and emerging technologies to enhance strategic planning, performance analytics, and data‑driven decision‑making across the enterprise.

The Director also plays a critical role as a strategic internal partner, ensuring that planning tools, scorecards, and insights are delivered with clarity, timeliness, and a strong service orientation to meet the evolving needs of business units and executive leadership. This position serves as a trusted advisor to the executive team and Board of Directors, delivering high‑impact insights, strategic initiatives, and corporate performance metrics that enhance SPP’s effectiveness, stakeholder value, and organizational agility in an increasingly digital and technology‑driven utility landscape.

• Lead the ongoing evolution and execution of the ASPIRE 2026 strategy and subsequent strategic planning cycles.
• Facilitate annual and quarterly strategy refresh processes, ensuring alignment with regulatory, market, technological, and stakeholder developments.
• Partner with executive and divisional leaders to translate strategic themes into actionable objectives, initiatives, and key results (OKRs).
• Ensure accountability for the execution of strategic initiatives by facilitating progress monitoring, risk mitigation, and resource alignment.
• Integrate risk considerations into strategic planning and performance reviews, ensuring resiliency and adaptability.

• Develop and maintain enterprise‑wide and divisional balanced scorecards that track strategic, operational, and affordability performance.
• Establish threshold, target, stretch, and superior targets across key metrics (e.g., reliability, stakeholder satisfaction, cost‑effectiveness, innovation).
• Drive monthly and quarterly performance reviews with senior leadership and the Board, integrating…