Title: Senior Strategist - Energy Distribution
Location: Michigan-Southeast Michigan-Detroit
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Job Description
Senior Strategists work with senior management at DTE Energy and its regulated electric utility, Detroit Edison. They are members of the Strategy and Planning group, which reports directly to the President and COO of Detroit Edison.
The primary role of a Senior Strategist is to act as an internal consultant, focusing on high profile projects. These projects typically last four to six months and span different business units and functional areas. Senior Strategists typically remain in their position for two to three years. Representative assignments include:
– Provide analytical and presentation support (Board of Directors level) for annual Detroit Edison long-term strategic plan
– Led the effort to streamline Detroit Edison’s Smart Grid strategy and spearhead the application process for a Department of Energy investment grant
– Developed a growth strategy for in Community Lighting department, including financial analysis of conversion to LED streetlights
– Developed the business case for a $500 million investment in Smart Grid technologies
– Provided analytical support in the evaluation of wind turbine vendors and balance of plant contractors for three wind farms in Michigan
– Created a program to assist low-income electric and gas utility customers
– Developed an economic development strategy to drive business growth in Michigan
– Supported two company witnesses in the Detroit Edison rate case, including analysis and testimony
– Conduct annual benchmarking analysis of Detroit Edison’s business unit costs and operational performance relative to other utilities throughout the U.S. and identify levers for improvement
Qualifications
- MBA or equivalent with a minimum of five years of experience exhibiting a progressive work history
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and a demonstrated ability to justify recommendations
- Solid understanding of finance and accounting with the ability to translate that knowledge into quantitative models
- Ability to think strategically and creatively
- Proven and successful project management experience
- Demonstrated ability to successfully handle multiple projects simultaneously
About DTE Energy
DTE Energy is a Fortune 500 company based in Detroit, MI. We are a diversified energy company, involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide. Our operating units include Detroit Edison, an electric utility serving 2.2 million customers in Southeastern Michigan, MichCon, a natural gas utility serving 1.3 million customers in Michigan and other non-utility, energy businesses focused on coal and gas mid-stream services, power and industrial projects, unconventional gas production and energy trading. Information about DTE Energy is available at http://www.dteenergy.com
DTE Energy is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
