Director, Strategic Planning & Emerging Technologies

Cobb EMC has an exciting opportunity for a Director, Strategic Planning and Emerging Technologies who will be responsible for leading enterprise-wide strategic planning and guiding the cooperative’s approach to emerging technologies. This position will be responsible for working with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) in developing the overall planning, organizing, and directing of the Strategic Planning process and related functions. This role will also work with the ELT and Senior Leadership Team to evaluate emerging technologies across the enterprise. This Director will also oversee enterprise risk management assessment and assist in implementing strategies to mitigate and manage risks, as appropriate. Also, to exceed expectations and consistently provide the highest level of work performance in a team-oriented environment in accordance with the Cooperative’s mission, vision, and values.

• Lead development, maintenance, and reporting  of the cooperative’s long-term strategic plan
• Facilitate cross-departmental participation
• Support executive leadership and Board planning activities
•  Maintain and provide updated business and operating KPIs and Dashboard
• Support pilot projects and innovation initiatives with PMO and Project Leads
• Identify grants and funding for enterprise initiatives
• Monitor and report saving and performance metrics
• Promote analytics adoption
• Prepare strategic reports and presentations
• Engage industry and community stakeholders
• Manage consultants and vendors, as needed

• Seek input and communicate approved long-term strategic plan to employees, Senior leadership of Cobb EMC and Gas South along with Board of Directors
• Create and provide periodic reporting to senior management on changes to strategic plan based on input from divisions
• Build effective relationships with key stakeholders and process improvements
• Communicate and coordinate the schedule and results of strategic planning initiatives to the entire leadership team
• Develop and maintain strong partnership within Cobb EMC across divisions and departments to obtain buy-in and effectively deliver strategic initiatives 

• Review internal and external factors, conditions, forces and influences that may impact the Cooperative and assess the impact those may have
• Collaborate with  all  departments to strengthen risk controls, mitigation plans, and resiliency strategies.
• Present risk findings, mitigation strategies, and risk tolerance considerations to the executive team and Board of Directors.
• Ensure ERM practices are integrated with strategic planning, budgeting, and major capital or procurement decisions.
• Facilitate a robust risk management process for enterprise and coordinate Risk Management Committee meetings ensuring execution of all risk management mitigation strategies
• Assist efforts to identify options and deliver solutions to resolve business problems
• Support Project Management Office activities, including RFP and RFI processes, vendor selection and set-up, D&B review, and other project management as needed
• Track regulatory changes as part of both strategy and risk management

• Develop a budget for respective accounting unit, but also larger projects
• Create financial models to calculate overall enterprise impact of projects, including ROI/ROA, payback, etc.
• Build business cases to support recommended projects

• Identify and Assess Emerging Technologies: Continuously scanning the energy, technology, and utility sectors to identify emerging technologies.
• Evaluate Strategic Fit and Enterprise Value: Assess potential benefits, risks, and costs associated with new technologies.
• Monitor Industry Trends and Regulatory Changes: Track changes in technology markets and regulatory environments.
• Support Pilot Projects and Innovation Initiatives: Partner to design, evaluate, and support pilots.
• Conduct Cost-Benefit and Impact Analyses: Perform financial modeling and scenario analysis.
• Promote Innovation Culture Across the Cooperative: Encourage collaboration and awareness.

Care, listen and connect. Think team, not self. Respect and value differences. 

No shortcuts. See the big picture, no tunnel vision. Look out for each other

Embrace change. Think big and bold. Be part of the solution. 

Own your attitude, actions and words. Find a way. No BCD. Never stop learning. 

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