DTE Energy

Strategy & Project Specialist

Detroit, MI

About This Job

DTE is one of the nation’s largest diversified energy companies. Our electric and gas companies have fueled our customer’s homes and Michigan’s progress for more than a century. And as Michigan’s largest source of renewable energy, we’re creating a cleaner, healthier environment to power our future. We’re also serving communities beyond Michigan, where our affiliated businesses offer renewable energy, emission control technologies, and energy services to industries in 19 states.

But we’re more than a leading energy company... and working at DTE is more than just a job. At DTE, we take great care of each other and our customers, and we use our energy to be a force for growth and prosperity in our communities. When you join us, you’ll be part of a team that welcomes, recognizes, and celebrates differences and values everyone’s health, safety, and wellbeing. Are you ready to make that kind of difference? Bring your energy to DTE. Together, we can achieve great things.

Testing Required: Not Applicable

Hybrid Role: Must be able to come on-site periodically and reside a commutable distance from the assigned work location.

Emergency Response: Yes – Must be available to perform a primary assignment in support of DTE’s emergency response to storms or other events that impact service to our customers.

Job Summary

A blend of strategic planning and project management responsible for the planning, management and execution of multiple projects that may encompass multiple disciplines in support of strategic priorities Develops a high-level strategic plan(s), ensuring their successful implementation and ongoing execution; may investigate and evaluate initiatives consistent with long-range goals. Manages and provides informal leadership for professional-level staff and significant, complex technical project or business support & production team(s), and is accountable for their performance and results. *This is a strategic planning and project management specialist/generalist function, focusing on a single or combination of disciplines.Key Accountabilities

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Performs or guides & ensures the accomplishment of the following functions: planning, organizing, leading, coordinating, reporting & budgeting.

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May lead continuous improvement (CI) commitment and systematic CI efforts

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Provides support to senior management in the formulation and implementation of long-term business strategy.

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May Represent senior management at Corporate and business unit meetings/committees for strategic, financial, legislative, or regulatory issues

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Develops and participates in presentations for senior management and other communications as directed by senior corporate management.

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Facilities the integration and reporting of key organization performance measures for senior management of the organization and other senior Corporate leaders.

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Seeks data and input from throughout the organization on issues deemed critical by senior management; conducts associated analyses and develops consolidated status reports. Recommends next steps and ensures their implementation.

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Keeps abreast of industry developments and competitor strategies that may impact the organization

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

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Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics engineering or related degree and the knowledge/capabilities typically acquired through 5+ years of job-relevant experience.

Other Qualifications

Preferred

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Experience in a role at or supporting Fermi 2

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Experience in audit, compliance, or oversight

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Certification (CPA, CMA or CIA)

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Senior, lead-level, supervisory or project/process management experience

Other Requirements

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Ability to travel and report for work at different locations (typically within the Corporation's service area); incumbents are responsible for their own transportation.

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Ability to build productive relationships and obtain results through the efforts of other individuals and teams.

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Analytical and problemsolving skills consistent with the ability to identify key issues from a broad range of alternatives, and recommend optimal solutions for various situations.

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Ability to analyze complex financial data and develop optimal recommendations and solutions.

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Written and verbal communication and advocacy skills consistent with the ability to present results of projects and research to senior-level Corporate management

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Well-developed organization and planning skills (typically acquired through at least 5 years of experience).

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Ability to apply project planning and implementation and/or continuous improvement principles (typically acquired through several years of experience in these areas) to affect tangible, outcomes.

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Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, issues or projects that may include hig-hvisibility initiatives and require innovation, teamwork and planning.

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Promotes an atmosphere conducive to the open exchange of new ideas, and alternatives to orthodox approaches.

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Motivates through leading by example, coaching/mentoring and providing ongoing constructive feedback; effectively with resistance; takes positive steps to avoid the recurrence of errors through constructive critique.

Additional Information

Incumbents may engage in all or some combination of the activities and accountabilities, and utilize a variety of the competencies cited in this description depending upon the organization and role to which they are assigned. This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents in this job. It is not intended as an all-inclusive list of accountabilities or responsibilities, nor is it intended to limit the rights of supervisors or management representatives to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

PRIVACY NOTICE TO CALIFORNIA JOB APPLICANTS

At DTE Energy, we are committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and a sense of belonging. We seek individuals with a heart for service, a passion to help our communities prosper, and ideas to help shape the future of energy. We are proud to be an equal opportunity, employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, national origin, citizenship, height, weight, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal and/or state laws. #LI-AH1

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