Now HiringSenior Lead

Nebraska Public Power District; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) invites applications for a Strategy & Transformation Team Lead to guide business transformation initiatives. Located in multiple Nebraska sites, this role reports to the Continuous Improvement Manager and focuses on Lean/CI, Agile Scrum, change leadership, and strategic planning across value streams.

The position requires a bachelor's degree with 2+ years (or an associate with 4+ years, or high school with 6+ years) and experience in operations management,

Qualifications

• Experience in electric, natural gas or related industry operations and management.
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement program implementation, maintenance and measurement.
• Experience with Change Leadership and project planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement change initiatives of modest to moderate complexity.
• Mentor coaches and teams on Lean and Agile methodologies.
• Develop strategies, stakeholder assessments and communication plans.
• Facilitate meetings with sponsors and users to ensure adoption.
• Collaborate with Value Stream Owners for performance measures and alignment.

Skills

Lean CI

Agile Scrum

Change Leadership

Change Management

Strategy Management

Project Leadership

Coaching & Mentoring

Value Stream Alignment

Education

Bachelor's degree + 2 years

Associate's degree + 4 years

HS diploma + 6 years

Tools

TRIZ

Job description

Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) has an immediate opening for a Strategy & Transformation Team Lead located at the Columbus General Office in Columbus, NE, Kearney Operations Center in Kearney, NE, the Norfolk Operations Center in Norfolk, NE, or the York Operations Center in York, NE. This position will report to the Continuous Improvement Manager.

The overall purpose of this position is to facilitate and support positive change involving business transformation initiatives. The incumbent will act as a mentor, coach, and project leader supporting efforts of modest to moderate complexity in any of NPPD's identified value streams. This position will provide strategic thinking, change leadership and management, Lean continuous improvement, innovation and design tools, and agile methodologies in the execution of the duties and responsibilities to increase organizational efficiency, effectiveness, competitiveness, and the continuous flow of value to NPPD's customers.

Education, Training and Experience

Bachelors' degree plus 2 years' experience as identified below (OR) Associate's degree plus 4 years' experience as identified below (OR) High School diploma or GED plus 6 years' experience as identified below required.

Experience in electric, natural gas or related industry operations and management including knowledge of and experience with Continuous Improvement program implementation, maintenance, support, measurement, etc. Agile Scrum Master certification or equivalent within (1) year from the date of hire.

Create, lead and implement change initiatives of modest to moderate complexity related to business processes and technologies. Build and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with key management, teammates, and stakeholders within and outside the District. Promote the adoption of changes within the organization utilizing Strategy Management (e.g. Hoshin Kanri), Change Leadership, and Change Management methodologies. Within assigned initiatives, develop project strategies and plans, including stakeholder assessment, communications, leadership alignment, organization transition, change readiness, capability transfer, and end-user training.

Lead/facilitate meetings with team members, affected stakeholders, sponsors, and/or users to ensure successful outcomes, execution, and adoption of District initiatives as contained in the District's Strategic Plan, Future State Roadmaps/plans, or other strategic documents and plans as developed.

Provide business transformation support utilizing Lean Continuous Improvement, Lean Agile Scrum, Change Leadership, Innovation & Design Techniques, and TRIZ methodologies where appropriate. Coach teams on proper methodology application, tool use, and execution. Provide coaching on the most efficient methodologies to use to obtain desired results.

Work with Value Stream Owners to assess critical customer requirements and identify performance measures of the Value Streams for the strategic management and support of the District Strategic Plan. Under the guidance of management, work to ensure organizational alignment in pursuit of transformational or innovative initiatives within assigned value streams.

Lead the identification of Jobs to be Done, Outcome Expectations, and the Definition of Done for assigned initiatives by creating beneficial relationships and working with the affected customers, stakeholders, and users within the value stream, system, or process undergoing change. Ensure that targeted changes will produce the desired outcomes by focusing on meeting identified customer requirements.

Customer Focus

Employees & Teamwork/Diversity & Inclusion

Public Service/Environmental Stewardship

Travel Required: 25% to 50% (With no or minimal overnight stays, less than 3 per month, typically within state of Nebraska) Travel required may fluctuate by business need. Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary and an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401K retirement plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid medical, training opportunities and more.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Human Resources at Nebraska Public Power District.