Manager, Strategy & Planning

OUC - The Reliable One
, is presently seeking a Manager, Strategy & Planning to join the Transformation division. At OUC, we don’t just work – we’re building a bright future of innovation and transformation for future generations.

We are seeking a visionary, results‑driven leader to define and drive OUC’s corporate strategy and planning at the highest level. In this role, you will lead the strategy team in executing transformational initiatives that advance the organization’s long‑term goals, overseeing four direct reports and managing day‑to‑day operations. You will develop strategic roadmaps, facilitate high‑impact executive workshops, provide actionable strategic intelligence briefings, and monitor performance metrics to ensure alignment with OUC’s mission and objectives.

As a collaborative, business‑savvy leader, you will partner with senior leadership to identify, prioritize, and advance strategic opportunities, including integrated resource planning, grants management, strategic investments, new technology commercialization, and transformative projects. You will guide corporate business plan development, conduct market and competitive analyses, and translate complex financial and operational data into actionable insights. Success in this role requires navigating complexity, building strong executive partnerships, delivering measurable outcomes, and mentoring high‑performing team members.

OUC is an industry leader and the second largest municipal utility in Florida committed to innovation, sustainability, and our community. OUC’s mission is to provide exceptional value to our customers and community by delivering sustainable and reliable services and solutions.

Join a team of visionary Change Agents, Strategists, and Community Ambassadors who understand the vital role of diverse experiences in powering creativity and industry transformation. At OUC, each position contributes to the success and achievement of our goals.  to learn more about what we do.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or a related field; MBA preferred
• 7+ years of experience leading corporate strategic planning at the organizational level, including partnering with senior leaders to develop business plans, KPIs, and financial feasibility models; experience in utility, energy, or other highly regulated, capital‑intensive industries preferred
• Minimum 3 years of experience managing and developing a high‑performing team
• Experience with creating data metrics, analyzing trends and risk assessments (required)
• Expertise in investment and financial analysis, feasibility studies, integrated strategic planning, and engineering/economic modeling
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coach, influence, and build relationships across the organization
• Ability to synthesize complex financial and operational data into actionable insights and present findings to executive leadership
• Skilled in facilitating cross‑functional workshops, strategic planning sessions, and executive briefings
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and experience with data visualization
• Understanding of utility operations, regulatory requirements, and the external forces impacting strategic planning (preferred)

OUC offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package. Our Total Rewards package includes, to cite a few:

• Competitive compensation
• Low‑cost medical, dental, and vision benefits and paid life insurance premiums with no probationary period
• OUC’s Hybrid Retirement Program includes a fully‑funded cash balance account, defined contribution with employer matching along with a health reimbursement account
• Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Educational Assistance Program, to include tuition reimbursement, paid memberships in professional associations, paid conference and training opportunities
• Wellness incentives and free access to all on‑site OUC fitness facilities
• Access to family‑oriented recreational areas
• Paid Conference and Training Opportunities
• Free downtown parking
• Hybrid work schedule

Salary Range: $136,000 - $170,000 annually…