Manager Strategic Initiatives

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Our FPLES Strategy team is looking for a Manager Strategic Initiatives who thrives on solving complex problems, driving innovation, and working at the intersection of business transformation and technology. In this role, you will not only lead high-impact projects across FPLES and FPL XD work streams but also gain direct exposure to senior leadership, influencing decisions that fuel growth and efficiency across the business.

The ideal candidate is a self-driven problem solver and decision-maker with strong project management skills, the ability to identify opportunities for AI-enabled transformation, and a track record of successfully leading business transformation projects.

• Serve as the primary liaison between FPLES and FPL XD work streams, driving project management of cross-functional initiatives.
• Identify AI-powered opportunities to transform business processes, reduce costs, and unlock new growth.
• Lead and support business transformation projects, including developing growth strategies, process improvements, and market research insights.
• Conduct market research and translate insights into actionable strategies that strengthen our competitive edge.
• Partner with Product Development, Program Managers, and business leaders to shape growth strategies for existing and new programs.
• Drive bi-annual strategic planning offsites, ensuring alignment on priorities and actionable outcomes.
• Mentor and coach colleagues, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
• Evaluate and advise on solutions to complex data and technology opportunities.
• Establish and track baseline performance measures to ensure program success.

• Proven ability to make decisions quickly and operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• Strong project management expertise, preferably with experience leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to simplify complexity and deliver actionable solutions.
• Tactical and strategic thinking, with high levels of self-direction, innovation, and imagination.
• Experience with Agile methodology and comfort working across diverse teams.

This job will use business management consulting skills to work with internal clients through all stages of strategy-based transformation engagements.

• Provides thought leadership and execution support on client assignments to craft strategy
• Conducts both client and market development to grow the business
• Consults with clients to identify, clarify, and solve problems critical to clients’ strategy and operating success
• Develops conclusions and recommendations, writes reports, assists in client presentations and provides implementation assistance as required
• Constructs the analytical framework and work steps for each assignment, and leads the problem solving process associated
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

• High School Grad / GED
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience:
  
  8 years
• Supervisor/Management
  
  Experience:
  
  2 years

• Master’s Degree

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Employee Group:
Exempt
Employee Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Project Management
Organization: FPL Energy Services, Inc
Relocation Provided:
Yes, if applicable

Next Era Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

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