Senior Generation Strategy & Portfolio Lead

Evergy; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 95,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Evergy seeks a Sr/Lead Generation Strategy Manager in Topeka, KS to drive development, governance, and reporting that links Generation priorities to measurable business outcomes.

The role partners with Operations, Engineering, Reliability, Asset Management, Environmental, Technology, and Corporate functions to ensure alignment with strategic priorities, budgets, and performance targets. A Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, Operations Management, Project Management, or Organizational Leadership.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in strategic planning, program management, business operations, engineering, utility operations, asset management, project management, or related disciplines.
• Experience leading cross-functional programs, strategic initiatives, or organizational improvement efforts.
• Experience developing executive presentations, business cases, strategic plans, and performance reporting.
• Experience working with senior leaders and facilitating leadership-level decision-making processes.
• Strong understanding or capacity to gain understanding of utility operations, engineering, asset management, maintenance, reliability, or related business functions.
• Preferred certifications include: PMP, PgMP, Lean Six Sigma, Prosci, CMRP, CRL, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate annual Generation strategic planning, defining initiatives, aligning goals, prioritizing, and measuring performance.
• Support portfolio governance with visibility into progress, risks, benefits, and resources.
• Develop and maintain initiative charters, roadmaps, governance frameworks, and executive scorecards.
• Coordinate business reviews, planning sessions, workshops, and governance meetings.
• Assist in development of budgets, workforce plans, resource forecasts, and business cases with Finance and HR.
• Establish processes for benefits realization, KPI governance, and performance tracking.
• Prepare executive materials, board briefs, and leadership communications.
• Create portfolio dashboards and reporting for leadership decision-making.
• Foster cross-functional alignment and accountability across initiatives.
• Develop and maintain governance for approvals, milestones, risk management, and carryovers.
• Support prioritization and ensure resources align to high-value outcomes.
• Promote consistent planning, governance, and reporting across Generation.
• Lead or support special projects as assigned.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Portfolio Management

Executive Communication

Organizational Influence

Facilitation & Meeting Leadership

Analytical Thinking

Budgeting & Forecasting

Governance & Decision Management

Program & Project Leadership

Decision Support

Performance Measurement

Change Leadership

Organizational Planning

Written Communication

Relationship Management

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Evergy seeks a Sr/Lead Generation Strategy Manager in Topeka, KS to drive development, governance, and reporting that links Generation priorities to measurable business outcomes.

The role partners with Operations, Engineering, Reliability, Asset Management, Environmental, Technology, and Corporate functions to ensure alignment with strategic priorities, budgets, and performance targets. A Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience are required.