Director of Strategy Execution & Innovation

Energize your Career at SECO Energy! General Purpose of Job The objective of the Director of Strategy Execution is to provide for the overall control, planning, and directing of the Strategic Planning process and all related functions; to provide for the development and continuous improvement of a companywide strategy for Business Analytics; to support the organization's grant application management process and continuous improvement programs; and leading research and development (R&D) efforts for energy-efficient products and renewable energy sources. This position also involves oversight of the Small Business Energy Efficiency Specialists, who will work closely with our 15,000 plus small business accounts to enhance our relationship, improve availability, and ensure better energy efficiency management by introducing them to various Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS) possibilities. Minimum Required Qualifications and Competencies The following includes the minimum job requirements and essential duties for this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Some job requirements may exclude individuals that cannot be reasonably accommodated or who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

Education Minimum:

Four (4) year bachelor's degree in business administration, Operations Management, Information Technology, Engineering or equivalent.

Preferred:

Master's degree in business administration, Operations Management, Information Technology, Engineering or equivalent.

Preferred:

PMP, PgMP or equivalent certifications.

Preferred:

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. Job-related experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Experience Minimum:

Six (6) years' experience with renewable energy or technology solution projects including systems integration across various grid infrastructure platforms.

Minimum:

Six (6) years' experience in strategic development and execution, business process analysis, design and/or continuous improvement.

Minimum:

Three (3) years in a supervisory or Leadership role.

Preferred:

Experience or similar work with an electric utility or related industry. Other Requirements Ability to work irregular hours for assignment completion and flexibility to change scheduling and report to work on short notice during emergency situations. A valid Florida driver's license for occasional driving privileges of a company vehicle; must have and maintain an acceptable driving record as determined by SECO Energy. Normal work hours will be eight (8) hours Monday through Friday, between 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. Successful completion of pre-employment background check, physical and drug screen. We are the third-largest electric co-op in Florida and the seventh-largest in the nation and we are looking for qualified, energetic and committed candidates to join our successful TEAM! SECO Energy does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from applicants. SECO Energy will not consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes from any search agencies, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, headhunters and recruitment agencies (hereinafter 'vendors'). Unsolicited referrals and resumes sent to SECO Energy are deemed gratuitous. If any vendor (included but not limited to recruitment agency, headhunter, staffing agency) supplies any job applicant to SECO Energy without having a valid written and signed an agreement with SECO Energy, SECO Energy is not obligated to pay any kind of referral fee to such vendor. Any resumes submitted in the absence of a signed agreement become the property of SECO Energy and no fee shall be due. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request by emailing jobs@secoenergy.com or by calling (855) 483-2673. Please be advised that this assistance is available for individuals who require accommodation due to disability. Sumter Electric Cooperative is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, marital status, veteran status, the presence of any physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination or harassment based upon any of these factors is wholly inconsistent with our company values and will not be tolerated. 2025.Reaffirmation of Statement of EEO Policy

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^ SECO Energy is a not-for-profit electric distribution cooperative serving over 200,000 families and businesses across seven counties in Central Florida, making SECO Energy the third largest electric co-op in Florida and the sixth largest in the nation. ^ SECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, genetics, or individuals with disabilities, or protected veteran status. ^ Qualified employees will be considered on an equal basis with external applicants.