Product Development Coordinator

OUC - The Reliable One, is presently seeking a Product Development Coordinator to join the Marketing & New Products division. At OUC, we don't just work - we're building a bright future of innovation and transformation for future generations.

We are looking for a detail-oriented, analytical professional to support product lifecycle management and coordinate projects, programs, and services from pilot through full-scale operations.

In this role, you will be responsible for providing project and program coordination across a portfolio of strategic initiatives, collaborating with internal teams and external partners, and collecting and analyzing key data metrics. You will also generate reports, conduct feasibility studies, and support financial and operational analysis related to new product development. Additionally, you will assist in the creation of professional presentations and maintain documentation for project tasks and training. We are looking for a proactive problem solver with strong data analysis skills and the ability to support multiple initiatives simultaneously.

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. Click here to learn more about what we do.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field (In lieu of a degree, equivalent combination of education, experience, and certification).
• 3+ years of experience supporting business operations, including program or project development, budget/accounting coordination, financial data research, operational reporting, or business operations analysis.
• Experience in project coordination, product development, business analysis, and marketing analytics.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data capture, reporting, and process management.
• Proficiency in Excel, SQL, and Power BI (no programming experience required).
• Ability to perform data analytics and generate insights.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP or SAP software (e.g., CC&B, EnterpriseOne Insight).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for presenting findings and recommendations.
• Experience in the utility industry (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

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Salary Range: $67,799 - $84,750 annually - commensurate with experience

Location: "The Greenest Building in Downtown"- Reliable Plaza, 100 W. Anderson Street, Orlando, FL 32801

Please see below a complete Job description for this position.

Job Purpose:

Support the product lifecycle management of existing products and new product development projects. Coordinate new and existing projects, programs, and services through the full life cycle from pilot through transition to operations. Collect data and generate reporting specific to key metrics, project management and resource coordination.

Primary Functions:

• Provide project and program coordination across a portfolio of strategic programs and initiatives within new product development team as assigned;
• Collaborate across business units and with external vendors and partners on new development projects/programs;
• Enroll customers in new and existing programs;
• Collect detailed data and track key metrics that measure the success of the assigned projects;
• Generate operational reports and metrics on an ongoing basis;
• Identify issues or gaps in processes and work with the Analyst to develop and recommend solutions;
• Perform solution feasibility studies and reporting;
• Analyze financial and operational data related to new product development and market generation;
• Assist in creation and maintenance of task and training documentation;
• Assist in the development of professional presentations related to product research and development;
• Research and report on financial data associated to projects assigned and coordinate with budget and accounting business units;
• Present findings and recommendations to management;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Technical Requirements:

• Working knowledge of all, but not limited to, the following:
• Project coordination;
• Product development;
• Business analysis;
• Marketing analytics;
• Data capture and analysis;
• ERP or SAP Software Applications (i.e. CC&B, EnterpriseOne Insight);
• Ability to:
• Prepare business analysis reports with financial data;
• Contribute to multiple projects and/or teams;
• Demonstrate quantitative analytical skills;
• Communicate effectively verbally and written;
• Collaborate with teams;
• Present analysis and recommendations;
• Use process management and communication development;
• Make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals, and compute rates, ratios, and percentages;
• Use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.) and standard office equipment (telephone, computer, copier, etc.).

Education/ Certification/ Years of Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, Statistics or related field of study from an accredited college or university. In lieu of a degree, equivalent combination of education, experience, certification may be substitutable.
• Minimum of three (3) years of providing support to business operations, which includes;
• Program or project development experience, Budget/accounting coordination,
• Financial data research,
• Developing operational reports, and/or
• Analysis of business operations
• Utility industry experience (preferred);

Working Conditions:

This job is absent of disagreeable working conditions. This job is performed in an office work environment.

Physical Requirements:

This job consists of sitting, speaking, hearing, reading, typing, writing, and detailed inspection. This job may consist of reaching overhead, standing, and walking.

OUC-The Reliable One is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed through responsible management policies to recruit, hire, promote, train, transfer, compensate, and administer all other personnel actions without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information and any other factor prohibited under applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws, rules, and regulations.

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