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Strategy & Project Specialist (Renewable Operations)

Dte Energy

The Role

Overview

Strategic planning and project management for renewable operations initiatives

Key Responsibilities

  • data analysis
  • performance reporting
  • continuous improvement
  • strategic planning
  • market monitoring
  • executive liaison

Tasks

-Seeks data and input from throughout the organization on issues deemed critical by senior management; conducts associated analyses and develops consolidated status reports. Recommends next steps and ensures their implementation. -Keeps abreast of industry developments and competitor strategies that may impact the organization -May Represent senior management at Corporate and business unit meetings/committees for strategic, financial, legislative, or regulatory issues -Promotes an atmosphere conducive to the open exchange of new ideas, and alternatives to orthodox approaches. -Facilities the integration and reporting of key organization performance measures for senior management of the organization and other senior Corporate leaders. -Develops and participates in presentations for senior management and other communications as directed by senior corporate management. -Provides support to senior management in the formulation and implementation of long-term business strategy. -Performs or guides & ensures the accomplishment of the following functions: planning, organizing, leading, coordinating, reporting & budgeting. -May lead continuous improvement (CI) commitment and systematic CI efforts

Requirements

  • financial analysis
  • project planning
  • problem solving
  • mba
  • renewable ops
  • senior management

What You Bring

-Ability to analyze complex financial data and develop optimal recommendations and solutions. -Ability to apply project planning and implementation and/or continuous improvement principles (typically acquired through several years of experience in these areas) to affect tangible, outcomes. -Analytical and problemsolving skills consistent with the ability to identify key issues from a broad range of alternatives, and recommend optimal solutions for various situations. -Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics engineering or related degree and the knowledge/capabilities typically acquired through 5+ years of job-relevant experience. -Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, issues or projects that may include hig-hvisibility initiatives and require innovation, teamwork and planning. -Applicable graduate-level degree (e.g MBA) -Senior, lead-level, supervisory or project/process management experienc -Renewable Operations Experience -Written and verbal communication and advocacy skills consistent with the ability to present results of projects and research to senior-level Corporate management -Well-developed organization and planning skills (typically acquired through at least 5 years of experience). -Motivates through leading by example, coaching/mentoring and providing ongoing constructive feedback; effectively with resistance; takes positive steps to avoid the recurrence of errors through constructive critique. -Ability to build productive relationships and obtain results through the efforts of other individuals and teams. -Ability to travel and report for work at different locations (typically within the Corporation's service area); incumbents are responsible for their own transportation.

The Company

About Dte Energy

-Operates one of Michigan’s largest electric utilities, serving customers with a diverse energy mix including coal, nuclear, natural gas, hydro, and renewables. -Runs a major natural gas utility providing to customers, backed by extensive storage wells and pipeline infrastructure. -Beyond utilities, it advances industrial energy solutions, renewable natural gas, energy marketing, and trading through non‑utility segments. -Projects range from grid modernization—like smart reclosers and underground cables—to utility-scale wind, solar parks, and landfill gas‑to‑energy facilities. -Unusual facts: it operates one of the nation’s top coal‑fired stations, Monroe Power Plant.

Sector Specialisms

Electric Power Generation

Natural Gas

Renewable Natural Gas

Energy Marketing and Trading

Power Projects

Industrial Energy Solutions

Municipal Energy Solutions

Electric Cooperatives

Gas Producers

Renewable Energy Users and Producers

Independent Power Producers

Energy Storage

Power Transmission

Energy Distribution

Nuclear Energy

Hydroelectric Power

Solar Energy

Wind Energy

Carbon Emission Reduction

Electric Vehicle Fleets

Energy Efficiency

Outdoor Protective Lighting

Economic Development Support

Energy Supply Management