Manager of Business Transformation

Energyunited; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

EnergyUnited seeks a strategic Manager of Business Transformation to drive enterprise-wide initiatives, oversee project management, and strengthen security across the cooperative.

Reporting to the CEO, you will lead the PMO, mentor staff, manage change, and partner with IT and operations to deliver lean improvements, data-driven decisions, and measurable outcomes for the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent.
• Minimum of 7 years of related experience in project management, process improvement, or business transformation, electric utility experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional projects from initiation through completion.
• Experience with physical or enterprise security management is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (Kaizen, 5S, DMAIC).
• Strong analytical, mathematical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Power BI, Excel, and PowerPoint, including the ability to develop executive-level presentations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full project lifecycle from initiation to closeout.
• Develop charters, scopes, work plans, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Maintain an overview of active projects including priorities and milestones.
• Track status, deliverables, and budgets; resolve issues or roadblocks.
• Establish PM standards, tools, and templates across the cooperative.
• Conduct regular status meetings and report progress to leadership.
• Conduct post-project reviews and document lessons learned.
• Oversee enterprise security functions and incident response.
• Lead enterprise-wide transformation initiatives and organizational change.
• Oversee process improvements and technology implementations.
• Monitor KPIs and use analytics to measure progress and results.
• Develop and lead change management strategies and stakeholder engagement.
• Provide data-driven insights and regular progress reports.

Skills

Project management

Change management

Cross-functional leadership

Data analytics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering or related field

Associate's degree with 10+ years of management experience

Tools

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

EnergyUnited is seeking a strategic, results-driven Manager of Business Transformation to lead enterprise-wide business transformation initiatives, oversee project management, and manage enterprise security across the cooperative. This position will drive process improvements, technology implementations, and organizational change while ensuring projects align with strategic goals, budgets, and timelines.

Reporting directly to the CEO, this role will also oversee the Grid Reliability Specialist and their projects, the project management team, technical writing, and enterprise security initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

• Manage the full project lifecycle, from initiation and planning through execution, monitoring, and closeout.
• Develop project charters, scopes, work plans, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Maintain an overall view of active projects, including priorities, dependencies, and milestones.
• Track project status, deliverables, and budgets while identifying and resolving issues or roadblocks.
• Establish consistent project management standards, tools, and templates across the cooperative.
• Conduct regular status meetings and communicate project progress to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Conduct post-project reviews and document lessons learned.

Enterprise Security Management

• Oversee enterprise security functions, including facility security, access control, and threat assessments.
• Develop security strategies to protect employees, facilities, assets, and information.
• Coordinate with IT and external agencies on emergency preparedness and incident response.
• Oversee response processes for security breaches, threats, and physical security incidents.

Business Transformation Initiatives

• Lead enterprise-wide transformation initiatives that support the cooperative's strategic goals.
• Identify, develop, and launch new business initiatives, transitioning ownership to the appropriate manager once established.
• Oversee process improvements, technology implementations, and organizational change initiatives.

Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement

• Analyze existing processes to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
• Implement Lean methodologies and best practices to streamline processes and eliminate waste.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and use analytics to measure progress and results.

Change Management & Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop and lead change management strategies to support the adoption of new processes and systems.
• Communicate and engage with employees and stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
• Present project updates, risks, issues, and recommendations to senior leadership.

Data-Driven Decision Making

• Use data analytics to evaluate the success of transformation initiatives and support informed business decisions.
• Provide regular progress reports to senior leadership and recommend adjustments as needed.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Partner with departments across the cooperative to ensure alignment on project, security, and transformation goals.
• Mentor team members and build a high-performing, collaborative department.
• Promote a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and accountability.

Technology Integration

• Support the implementation of technologies that enhance security, business processes, and operations.
• Partner with IT on project planning, system requirements, and cybersecurity considerations related to physical security.

Team Leadership

• Provide direction, feedback, and development opportunities to team members.
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings and performance assessments.
• Foster an environment of continuous improvement and shared ownership.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field. An Associate's degree with 10 or more years of management experience may be substituted.
• Minimum of 7 years of related experience in project management, process improvement, or business transformation. Electric utility experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional projects from initiation through completion.
• Experience with physical or enterprise security management preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and tools, including Kaizen, 5S, and DMAIC.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, problem-solving, and decision‑making abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Power BI, Excel, and PowerPoint, including the ability to develop executive-level presentations.

Certifications

• PMP certification required within 18 months of hire.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification required within 24 months of hire.
• Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional irregular hours as needed.
• Must be available to work during adverse weather conditions.
• Must meet EnergyUnited's residency requirements: domicile within one of the 19 counties served by the Cooperative or within a 40-road-mile radius of an EnergyUnited office.

Join EnergyUnited and help drive the future of our cooperative through strategic transformation, innovation, and continuous improvement!

As a federal contractor subject to the nondiscrimination and affirmative action obligations of Executive Order 11246, as amended, and its implementing regulations, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and its implementing regulations at 41 CFR § 60-741, and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act, as amended, and its implementing regulations at 41 CFR § 60-300, EnergyUnited EMC (hereinafter referred to as "the Cooperative"), with the full support of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), reaffirms that it will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability status, any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws, or status as a protected veteran.