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FirstEnergy Director Execution Governance and Enablement in Akron, Ohio
FirstEnergy
FirstEnergy at a Glance
We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.
FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,500 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of 3,780 megawatts.
About the Opportunity
This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [SC00]
This position is in Akron, OH, and reports to the Senior Vice President, Shared Services This position is responsible for leading our digital transformation and ensure the successful delivery of strategic programs across the organization and within Shared Services. This leader will be responsible for developing and implementing enterprise wide a comprehensive transformation management framework and tools, establishing robust governance processes, and driving a culture of value creation through enablement, and business value realization.
Responsibilities:
Provide thought leadership and work across the organization to develop effective partnerships with executive, senior and functional leadership, creating and executing on a common vision while identifying and solutioning data-based risk and opportunities in the near and long term.
Lead a diverse cross-functional team in overseeing the execution of all strategic products and programs, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, meet established quality standards, and value metrics.
Develop and implement a standardized and flexible product and program management methodology enterprise wide.
Partner with product, program, portfolio and transformation managers to identify and mitigate risks, manage dependencies, and resolve program roadblocks.
Track product, program progress and performance metrics, providing regular reports to leadership.
Ensure effective communication and collaboration among stakeholders across all products, services and programs.
Establish and maintain a robust governance framework and tools, including intake, prioritization, gating processes, quarterly business reviews, and value realization.
Develop and implement enterprise policies and procedures to ensure product and program alignment with organizational strategy.
Lead product and program and transformation reviews and audits to assess program health and identify areas for improvement.
Manage program portfolio risks and ensure program compliance with relevant regulations.
Build and lead a high-performing delivery team, providing coaching and mentorship to staff.
Develop and deliver training programs to enhance skills and capabilities across the organization.
Identify and implement tools and technologies to support efficient program execution.
Foster a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement within the organization, promoting best practices and knowledge sharing.
Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, functional leaders, executive team and senior leaders.
Foster a culture where employees own, promote, and reinforce FirstEnergy’s values and behaviors and feel empowered.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, computer science, project management, or related discipline required; master’s degree, M.B.A preferred.
Minimum of 15 years relevant work experience at progressively increasing levels of responsibility and leadership is required. Relevant experience includes experience in program management, technology management, transformation management with a proven track record of success.
Experience in developing and implementing a continuous improvement, operational excellence methodologies.
Strong understanding of program governance principles and best practices.
Proficiency in program and product management tools and methodologies (e.g., PMP, Agile).
Performs in accordance with the FirstEnergy Core Values & Behaviors, leads by example, and demonstrates how these values and behaviors align with the Company’s mission, priorities, objectives, and interests.
Strategic vision and continuous improvement mindset.
Experience in optimizing performance and results through continuous improvement.
Accomplished and approachable leader, with a demonstrated track record driving continuous improvement.
Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and presentation skills.
Experience with working across an entire organization to influence and align on common goals or objectives.
Fosters an inclusive work environment that supports FirstEnergy’s values.
Builds relationships through collaboration and teamwork, across all levels and departments of the company.
Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity
At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our website at www.firstenergycorp.com to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs. FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time.
Safety
Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards.
Position Classification
Exempt
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