Director, Project and Business Innovation

At Peoples Gas, we work to make lives better throughout Florida with safe, resilient, clean and affordable natural gas solutions. Our diverse and inclusive team serves nearly 470,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers across 14 service areas.

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Title: Director, Project and Business Innovation

Company: Peoples Gas System

State and City: Florida - Tampa

Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

POSITION CONCEPT

The Dir Project and Business Innovation directs and oversees the planning, execution and successful delivery of large-scale projects, ensuring seamless adoption of organizational business improvements. Responsible for the execution of business innovation strategies and project portfolio and change initiatives ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Develop relationships with all functional areas to understand the complexities of the business and maximize project efficiency. Require strong leadership skills to direct a team to execute projects and change initiatives through collaborative teamwork.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1) Lead the execution of PGS’ business innovation strategy and portfolio of annual projects that drive for improvements across the business. Oversees the team that conducts the projects, assisting, when necessary, to lead to successful project completion and execution. Provide regular status updates to senior management, department clients and other affiliates as necessary. Implement proven project management methodologies and tools (agile, waterfall etc.) to maximize efficiency and minimize risk. Develop and deploy a center of excellence for project management and business innovation principles and techniques across the business (Prosci, ADKAR etc.). (35%)

2) Direct the development and oversee the implementation of change leadership strategies to ensure smooth transitions as the organization evolves. Develop and drive for a culture of change adoption, ensuring stakeholder engagement and buy-in across all levels within the organization. Collaborate on a multi-function approach to design and implement successful change initiatives in collaboration and consultation with Human Resources, Communications teams and Executive Leadership. (25%)

3) Develop relationships with all functional areas to understand the complexities of the business and maximize project efficiency. Monitor, manage and communicate project progress, including project time and financial budgets, identify potential roadblocks and take corrective action when needed to ensure success of annual project plans. (20%)

4) Lead, coach, and develop project management and change management programs for the business. Identify, in conjunction with the HR leadership development team, key training initiatives needed across the organization that will drive for improved project and change management. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability across the organization. Represents PGS to internal and external stakeholders on a variety of strategic projects within the Emera businesses. (10%)

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