Consumers Energy · 10 hours ago
Exec Dir Innovation
Jackson, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expConsumers Energy is Michigan’s largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state’s 10 million residents. The Executive Director of Innovation leads the development and deployment of innovation initiatives and drives transformational change to improve safety, performance, and operational excellence.
Utilities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Ensure implementation of the Consumers Energy Way and digital tools throughout Electric Supply leading to predictable outcomes, safer operations, lower costs and empowered teams
Recruit, engage, develop and lead a team of professionals who serve customers and coworkers in critical functions requiring compliance to standards, agility, creativity and precision execution
Maintain relationships across the management team of the business unit and peers in other business units to identify need for innovation to improve safety, quality, and cost and bring together teams to transform the way do work and the assets we construct and maintain
Continuously review industry best practices, new and emerging technology and concepts, internal business needs, and identified problems to both develop and implement new solutions and ensure effectiveness of existing tools and standards
Provide input to and collaboration with Operations and Engineering functions to ensure the needs of the business are identified and met, and innovation opportunities are both defined and implemented effectively and rapidly. Oversee the research, design, deployment, and utilization of innovations and technology to deliver safe, reliable, affordable, clean and equitable energy to current and new customers
Maintain awareness, understanding and connection with enterprise-wide issues, company financial performance, and company image in the public and collaborate with partners to deliver cross functional projects and outcomes for the enterprise
Other essential duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or related field and 10+ years of progressive experience in innovation, technology, or solutions development, preferably within the energy or utilities sector
OR Associate's degree in Business, Engineering or related field and 12+ years of progressive experience in innovation, technology, or solutions development, preferably within the energy or utilities sector
OR High School diploma and 16+ years of progressive experience in innovation, technology, or solutions development, preferably within the energy or utilities sector
Ability to align with and contribute to the company's unique cultural and the Consumer's Energy Way plus digital strategic framework, fostering a positive work environment and effective team dynamics
Proven track record of leading and inspiring cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and empowerment
Strong strategic mindset with the ability to identify industry trends, anticipate future changes, and translate them into actionable innovation goals, including those related to safety, asset standards, and operational efficiency
Exceptional communication, presentation, and influencing skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership, coworkers, research institutions, partners, and external stakeholders
Creative problem-solving with the ability to navigate uncertainty, assess risks, and adapt quickly to changing circumstances in a fast-paced environment
Managing and optimizing Asset and Engineering Standards
Benefits
Competitive compensation packages
Medical, Dental and Vision
401k with company match
Paid parental leave
Up to 13 paid Holidays
Paid time off
Educational Assistance Program
Company
Consumers Energy
We are Consumers Energy, Michigan’s energy provider and the career destination for driven professionals serious about service.
Founded in 1886Jackson, Mississippi, USA
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Garrick Rochow
President & CEO – CMS & Consumers Energy
Jennifer Kennedy
CEO Communications and Strategic Events
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