Director of Strategy And Performance

Niagara Peninsula Energy Inc.; Canada; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Niagara Peninsula Energy Inc. seeks an executive leader to drive enterprise-wide innovation and performance, translating strategy into action and guiding AI adoption and data analytics across the organization.

The role collaborates with the EMT and SLT to align functions with corporate objectives, optimize performance, and advance digitization initiatives while delivering timely insights and data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in business/finance/data science/IT or engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience.
• Demonstrated leadership in strategic planning, change, and transformation.
• Experience presenting to a Board of Directors.
• Six Sigma and/or Lean certification required.
• Experience developing data insights, governance and platform leadership.
• PM certification an asset (PMP, CSM).
• Familiarity with building internal AI capabilities and centralized PMO.

Responsibilities

• Inform EMT on progress, decisions, and strategic objectives.
• Assist CEO in strategic plan prep and monitor implementation.
• Develop annual unit objectives aligned with corporate strategy.
• Establish KPIs, milestones, and performance outcomes.
• Provide regular EMT/SLT reporting on risks and mitigation.
• Lead process mapping, diagnostics, and root-cause analysis.
• Develop dashboards, scorecards, and enterprise reporting tools.
• Oversee enterprise-wide project intake, governance, and alignment.
• Lead data analytics to identify optimization opportunities.
• Oversee records management and information governance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational change

AI adoption

Data analytics

Project portfolio

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Communication to leadership

Data governance

Budgeting & forecasting

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance/data science/IT/engineering

Tools

Lean Six Sigma cert.

PM certifications (PMP/CSM)

Data visualization tools

Job description

Reporting to the President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) the position is responsible for driving enterprise-wide innovation & performance, translating the corporate strategy into actions, leading AI adoption, managing organization-wide key projects, optimizing processes and delivering data insights through data analytics and effective optimization processes.

The incumbent works with the Executive & Senior Leadership teams and Business Unit Leaders to ensure that all functions are strategically aligned to the corporate strategy, objectives & targets are clearly defined, performance outputs and processes are optimized and advances NPEI's transformation to digitization, AI and data analytics.

MAJOR ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the CEO & Executive Management Team (EMT) are kept informed of emerging issues and progress on key work plans, critical business decisions, and strategic objectives.
• Assist the CEO & EMT in the preparation of the company's strategic plan and monitor the implementation of the plan using performance measures
• Partner with business leaders to develop annual business unit objectives that align with the corporate strategy and scorecard, enterprise priorities and measurable performance targets.
• Establish, monitor and measure key performance indicators, milestones and outcomes to assess progress against approved objectives and strategic initiatives.
• Prepare and deliver regular reporting to the EMT & SLT on progress, risks, roadblocks, resource constraints and recommended mitigation actions.
• Assist business units with decision-making and issues management through facilitated process mapping, fact-based diagnostics, problem solving & root cause analysis utilizing proven LEAN and Six Sigma methodologies
• Develop and maintain dashboards, scorecards and reporting tools that provide timely visibility into enterprise performance, operational trends and decision-support data.
• Support enterprise-wide project management by overseeing project intake, prioritization, governance, status reporting and alignment of major initiatives to strategic objectives.
• Lead data analytics activities to identify opportunities for process optimization, operational improvement, risk mitigation and enhanced organizational performance.
• Oversee the records and materials management function, including the development of processes, standards and controls to support effective information governance and organizational accessibility.
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Expert skill in leading organizational change and driving adoption of new technologies, innovation and processes
• Advanced understanding of AI, data analytics, enterprise platforms and process optimization
• Advanced skill in project prioritization, implementing standardized project management methodologies and overseeing complex portfolios
• Advanced stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex business challenges and opportunities
• Ability to leverage data insights for strategic and operational decisions and risk identification
• Ability to evaluate, select and integrate technology solutions that drive business value
• Expertise in translating strategy into actionable plans and measurable outcomes and to communicate unified strategic messages across multiple domains
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly to senior leadership and stakeholders
• Proficiency in leveraging customer & internal client data and analytics to inform strategy and operational requirements
• Proven stakeholder management skills, including building partnerships with internal teams, and external customers
• Understanding of process optimization, service delivery, process improvement and continuous improvement initiative
• Advanced knowledge of budgeting & forecasting, customer/client centricity & process improvement applications
• Advanced knowledge of ERP systems and implementations

YOUR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of business, finance, data science/IT, engineering or related field
• Minimum 5 years' progressive leadership experience
• Demonstrated experience in a leadership role involving strategic planning, successful change implementation, innovation and business transformation
• Experience developing and presenting to a Board of Directors
• Demonstrated success in leading strategic initiatives, process optimization and innovation programs
• Six Sigma and/or Lean certification a requirement
• Experience developing data insights and analytics capabilities, including data governance, platform leadership and value delivery a requirement
• Project Management certification an asset (PMP, CSM)
• Familiarity with building internal AI capabilities and functionality an asset
• Experience overseeing a centralized PMO, managing complex project portfolios and implementing standardized process improvement an asset