Corporate Strategy Lead

OUC - The Reliable One, is presently seeking a Corporate Strategy Lead 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 looking for a strategic, intellectually curious professional to lead OUC's enterprise Strategic Intelligence and Strategic Roadmapping programs, delivering research and insights that shape executive decision-making and the organization's long-term direction. In this role, you will research emerging technologies, industry trends, business models, and market developments impacting the utility sector, translating complex information into clear strategic recommendations for executive leadership and the Board. You will also facilitate enterprise strategic planning, develop long-term roadmaps, coach junior team members, and serve as a trusted thought partner to senior leaders. Someone who enjoys solving ambiguous problems, connecting ideas across industries, and influencing strategy through research and storytelling will thrive in this role.

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, Finance, Engineering, Economics, Public Policy, or a related field; MBA or other advanced degree preferred
• 6+ years of experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, strategic planning, market research, competitive intelligence, business transformation, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience researching emerging technologies, industry trends, regulatory developments, and market dynamics, with the ability to translate findings into strategic business recommendations
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with experience preparing executive-level materials and presenting complex topics to senior leadership and/or Boards
• Strong ability to navigate ambiguity, synthesize information from diverse sources, and communicate clear, actionable insights
• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel, with the ability to develop executive-quality presentations and analytical models that support strategic decision-making
• Experience using strategic intelligence platforms such as Bloomberg Terminal, Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF), PitchBook, CB Insights, or similar research tools
• Diverse industry exposure-ideally including utilities, infrastructure, technology, consulting, manufacturing, or other innovation-driven industries-that brings broad strategic perspective and cross-sector thinking
• Experience developing strategic plans, enterprise roadmaps, or executive decision-support materials, with the ability to facilitate discussions among cross-functional leaders
• Familiarity with emerging energy technologies, artificial intelligence, decarbonization, digital transformation, or other disruptive trends affecting 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
• Hybrid work schedule

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Salary Range: $120,000 - $150,000 annually - commensurate with experience

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

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. This organization does not offer or sponsor employment visas for internship or full-time positions.

Please see below a complete Job description for this position.

Job Purpose:

Leads OUC's transformative, high-impact Strategic Road-mapping program that guides the Commission's long-term strategy. Oversees OUC's Strategic Intelligence & Research function for executive decision making, and oversees internal and external consulting engagements. This role is highly entrepreneurial and brings thought-leadership to the team by integrating professional experience with industry specific research and data analysis. Coaches and develops entry and intermediate level team members and independently leads Executive-Level strategic analyses. Communicates directly with Senior Leadership and supports business units on their strategic plan implementation with an entrepreneurial approach. This high-profile position requires a unique blend of business acumen, leadership, strategic and financial technical skills, and excellent communication skills.

Primary Functions:

• Strategy
• Lead Strategic Intelligence & Research programs and independently drive business recommendations through research, data analysis, experience, and industry knowledge;
• Manage a portfolio of Strategic Roadmaps designed to transform the Commission including all stages of Road-mapping (research, development, implementation, monitoring, communication);
• Develop financial models (NPV, ROI) and resource availability models to prioritize Strategic Projects;
• Lead executive communication highlighting the significance of statistical findings using business acumen and vernacular common to the utilities industry;
• Oversee a portfolio of Strategic Research projects led by team members, supporting the team to ensure quality deliverables. Provide coaching opportunities where available;
• Synthesize data across OUC's portfolio of Strategic Research to ensure executive communication remains consistent and business recommendations are synergetic;
• Proactively identify areas of opportunity to advance the OUC Strategy & Planning department and add value to OUC Business Units;
• Lead, oversee, and develop the OUC Strategy & Planning Internship Program.
• Project Management
• Manage a portfolio of Strategic Projects that drive the Employee, Customer, and Community Strategic Roadmaps;
• Lead cross-functional facilitation sessions with Senior Management;
• Create financial models and implementation plans to support the development business cases;
• Develop and deliver presentations for Executives and Board of Directors;
• Coach team members, executives and others who need assistance and advice regarding strategic project management practices.;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Technical Requirements:

• Entrepreneurial and able to drive high impact business decisions without management oversight;
• Ability to create financial models, strategic frameworks and PowerPoint presentations at a level on par with leading management consulting firms;
• Ability to lead, coach, and develop entry and intermediate level team members ensuring quality and consistent deliverables;
• Executive audience communication experience, comfortability recommending high-impact business decisions to Executive Management and the Board of Directors;
• Ability to work with large data sets for use in forecasting and trend analysis;
• Expert understanding of current and emerging technologies, and of how other enterprises are using them to drive business;
• Expert knowledge financial statements and ability to link strategic initiatives to financial outcomes;
• Expert understanding of green technology, decarbonization themes, and clean technology investment trends;
• Advanced at cross-functional leading teams and facilitating executive meetings;
• Ability to manage a portfolio of projects from inception to implementation;
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, anticipate challenges and plan accordingly in an ever-changing environment;
• Ability to break down complex problems into pieces that can be solved with data, analysis, assumptions, and judgment;
• Demonstrated ability to compile information from various sources and consolidate into strategic recommendations and influence decision making;
• Demonstrated affinity for business reporting, analysis, forecasting, and working with uncertainty;
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills;
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, modeling, developing complex spreadsheets, algorithms, analysis tools, and displaying quantitative and qualitative analysis;
• Knowledge of Bloomberg terminal, Bloomberg New Energy Finance, Pitchbook, or similar data sources;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Related industry, organizational and departmental policies, practices and procedures; legal guidelines, ordinances and laws;
• Use Advanced Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, etc.) and standard office equipment (telephone, computer, copier, etc.).

Education/ Certification/ Years of Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, or a related field of study from an accredited college or university;
• Master's degree in Business Administration (preferred);
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience in strategy planning and development, business reporting, data analytics, or finance/accounting (required);
• Above to include two (2) years of leading strategic projects, programs, employees, teams, training and/or work groups (required);
• Experience with strategic data analysis (required);
• Professional certification (CPA, CFA, etc.), preferred;
• Utility industry experience (preferred).

Working Conditions:

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

Physical Requirements:

This job consists of speaking, hearing, reading, typing and writing. This job requires frequent sitting, occasional standing and walking and may require lifting up to twenty (20) lbs., bending/ stooping, reaching over head.

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, sex, 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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