Head of Enterprise Planning & Performance

Capital Power; Calgary; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An energy company in Calgary seeks a Head of Enterprise Planning and Performance to drive strategic execution and enhance operational excellence. You will oversee governance for major initiatives, ensuring executive focus on high-impact projects. The ideal candidate has 8-10 years in strategy or related roles, excels in data analysis, and presents complex insights to C-level executives. This position offers a permanent full-time role with a commitment to employee wellbeing and development.

Benefits

Flexible employee benefits

Retirement savings program

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in Strategy or related fields.
• Experience presenting to C-level executives and Boards.
• Proven ability to manage large, complex project portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of executive focus on strategic initiatives.
• Oversee governance and reporting on corporate initiatives.
• Define and analyze Enterprise Performance Indicators.

Skills

Presentation of complex data

Analytical skills

Project management

Excellent communication

Data visualization tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, or Engineering

MBA or PMP certification

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

A little about Capital Power

Capital Power (TSX: CPX) is dedicated toPowering Change by Changing Power. This north star guides our ambitions, focus, and actions as we transform our energy system. We're a growth-oriented North American energy company headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. Our team safely delivers, builds, and creates balanced energy solutions for customers across North America.

Our people are at the core of our journey to deliver reliable, affordable, and lower-carbon power solutions. We provide purpose-driven work in a safe and inclusive environment, and we live by our North Star. With us, your contributions matter – we want you to be empowered to innovate, collaborate, and ultimately drive results. We're here to partner with you so you can learn, grow, and forge a career that's meaningful to you. Join us in powering North America!

Your Opportunity

Permanent Full Time Position

The Head of Enterprise Planning and Performance will play a critical role in driving strategic execution and operational excellence across the organization. Reporting to a senior executive, this position is responsible for establishing and managing the governance framework for strategic initiatives, ensuring executive focus on high-impact items, and providing the analytical insights necessary for data-driven decision-making across the enterprise.

You will contribute to our team by:

Executive Focus and Strategic Alignment

• Providing oversight of executive and Board agenda to ensure senior leadership attention is consistently focused on high-impact items and strategic initiatives.

• Developing and managing the cadence of strategic reviews with the executive team and Board of Directors.

• Acting as a key liaison to translate organizational strategy into actionable priorities for senior leaders.

Enterprise Project Oversight and Governance

• Overseeing the governance and reporting on all major corporate initiatives and enterprise projects, ensuring consistency, visibility, accurate, and timely progress reporting against defined milestones.

• Establishing and enforcing standardized project management methodologies and reporting templates across the organization.

• Identifying and flagging interdependencies, risks, and resource constraints across the enterprise project portfolio.

Performance Monitoring & Analysis

• Defining, tracking, and analyzing critical Enterprise Performance Indicators (EPIs).

• Overseeing the preparation of management and Board reports, providing actionable insights on trends, risks, and opportunities to inform data-driven decision-making.

• Conducting deep-dive analysis on organizational performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement and efficiency gains.

What you will bring to the role:

• Demonstrated experience presenting complex data and insights to C-level executives and Boards.

• Exceptional analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills.

• Proven ability to manage large, complex project portfolios and establish governance frameworks.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

• Proficiency with data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and Project Management tools.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in Strategy, Corporate Planning, Project Management Office (PMO) leadership, or a related field.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Engineering, or a related discipline. An MBA or PMP certification is highly desirable.

Additional Details:

In order to be considered for this role you must be legally eligible to work inCanada.

The successful candidate for this position will undergo an education verification, reference checks and criminal record check .

Capital Power employees that refer a successful candidate for this position are eligible for a Select the amount Referral Reward!

We believe that creating a culture that supports employee physical, mental, financial, and social wellbeing is critical to our success. That is why we provide flexible and affordab le employee benefits, retirement savings, and paid time off programs. We also provide comprehensive onboarding, training, and programs supporting your career development.

How To Apply and Next Steps

Capital Power only accepts resumes via online application at www.capitalpower.com/careers. If you choose to submit your resume by any other means, we cannot guarantee that your application will be considered for vacancies.

Applicants with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation to complete your application can request accessible formats, communication support, or other accessibility assistance by contacting [e-mail].

Capital Power is committed to providing a fair and transparent hiring process. We recognize and embrace the value of diversity and hire employees with the appropriate skills, experience and knowledge for each position.

Thank you for taking the time to apply and expressing interest in powering a sustainable future with Capital Power! We wish that we could personally respond to everyone who applies; however, it is our practice to contact only those individuals selected for interviews.