Strategic Director of Operations & Portfolio

Insight Global; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a senior leader to oversee governance, risk management, portfolio planning, prioritization, resourcing and delivery of utility operations projects. You will align with Energy Resources and Operations leaders to maximize business value and timely delivery.

You will communicate portfolio status, risks and mitigation plans to senior leaders, champion Lean Six Sigma, and ensure PMP standards are applied across teams while coaching staff and managing budgets.

Qualifications

• Strong background delivering complex programs, projects, and capital plans in electric utility or similar industries.
• Experience in portfolio planning, risk management, budgeting and resource management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder interaction across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee long- and short-term strategic changes for assigned workgroups.
• Manage annual portfolio and project plans including prioritization, scope, budget and resources.
• Monitor and report on portfolios, programs and projects against timelines and budgets.
• Define project objectives, deliverables and success criteria with business leaders.
• Provide performance, risk and predictive indicators to executives to optimize execution.
• Establish predictive analytics frameworks to forecast bottlenecks and variances.
• Promote Lean Six Sigma and data analysis to identify process improvements and cost savings.
• Evaluate and develop team members, provide training, and manage budgets for department initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Portfolio management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional teams

Change leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a senior leader to oversee governance, risk management, portfolio planning, prioritization, resourcing and delivery of utility operations projects. You will align with Energy Resources and Operations leaders to maximize business value and timely delivery.

You will communicate portfolio status, risks and mitigation plans to senior leaders, champion Lean Six Sigma, and ensure PMP standards are applied across teams while coaching staff and managing budgets.