Strategy and Risk Manager

TECO Peoples Gas; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoples Gas System in Tampa, FL is seeking a Strategy and Risk Manager to help shape long‑term strategy and manage enterprise risks. You will partner with leaders across operations, IT, finance, risk, security, and corporate functions to strengthen resilience and continuity.

The role involves coordinating annual strategy refreshes, monitoring risk indicators, and delivering executive dashboards and reports for leadership discussions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Strategy, Risk Management, Engineering, Information Systems, Emergency Management, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• 6 years of experience in strategy, enterprise risk management, business continuity, operational resilience, or related fields.
• Experience supporting cross‑functional initiatives involving strategy, risk, or business planning.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, project management, and facilitation skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Support the annual strategic planning and strategy refresh process.
• Research industry trends, regulatory developments, and emerging risks to help inform future business decisions.
• Develop executive‑ready presentations, reports, scorecards, and strategic insights for leadership discussions.
• Monitor strategic initiatives and performance metrics to keep priorities on track.
• Support the company's Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program, including risk assessments, mitigation tracking, and executive reporting.
• Maintain risk registers, heat maps, and risk reporting tools.
• Partner with business leaders to identify, assess, and manage enterprise risks.
• Integrate risk insights into strategic planning and decision‑making processes.
• Coordinate Business Impact Analyses (BIAs) and critical process assessments.
• Support the development of continuity plans, recovery strategies, and resilience exercises.
• Maintain documentation, reporting, and audit‑ready program materials.
• Help ensure the organization is prepared to respond effectively to disruptions.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings with leaders across the organization.
• Coordinate strategy, risk, and resilience initiatives across multiple stakeholders.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, consulting engagements, and project tracking activities.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Enterprise Risk Management

Business Continuity

Operational Resilience

Executive Communications

Workshop Facilitation

Business Analysis

Scenario Planning

Performance Measurement

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Strategy, Risk Management, Engineering, Information Systems, Emergency Management, or a related field from an accredited institution.

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

Title: Strategy and Risk Manager

Company: Peoples Gas System

Location: Tampa, Florida

Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

Help Shape The Future While Protecting What Matters

Are you energized by solving complex business challenges, influencing strategic decisions, and helping organizations prepare for the future?

Why You'll Love This Role

• Work on high‑visibility initiatives that influence executive and Board decisions
• Help shape the company's long‑term strategy and growth priorities
• Partner with leaders across operations, IT, finance, risk, security, and corporate functions
• Play a critical role in strengthening organizational resilience and business continuity
• Gain exposure to strategic planning, risk management, and utility industry leadership

What You'll Do

• Support the annual strategic planning and strategy refresh process.
• Research industry trends, regulatory developments, and emerging risks to help inform future business decisions.
• Develop executive‑ready presentations, reports, scorecards, and strategic insights for leadership discussions.
• Monitor strategic initiatives and performance metrics to keep priorities on track.

Lead Enterprise Risk & Resilience Efforts

• Support the company's Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program, including risk assessments, mitigation tracking, and executive reporting.
• Maintain risk registers, heat maps, and risk reporting tools.
• Partner with business leaders to identify, assess, and manage enterprise risks.
• Integrate risk insights into strategic planning and decision‑making processes.

Strengthen Business Continuity & Operational Resilience

• Coordinate Business Impact Analyses (BIAs) and critical process assessments.
• Support the development of continuity plans, recovery strategies, and resilience exercises.
• Maintain documentation, reporting, and audit‑ready program materials.
• Help ensure the organization is prepared to respond effectively to disruptions.

Collaborate Across the Business

• Facilitate workshops and meetings with leaders across the organization.
• Coordinate strategy, risk, and resilience initiatives across multiple stakeholders.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, consulting engagements, and project tracking activities.

What Success Looks Like

• Strategic initiatives are clearly defined, tracked, and progressing toward goals.
• Leaders have meaningful insights to support business decisions.
• Enterprise risks are effectively identified, monitored, and mitigated.
• Business continuity and resilience programs remain sustainable and audit‑ready.
• Cross‑functional teams are aligned around key priorities and organizational objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Strategy, Risk Management, Engineering, Information Systems, Emergency Management, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• 6 years of experience in strategy, enterprise risk management, business continuity, operational resilience, or related fields.
• Experience supporting cross‑functional initiatives involving strategy, risk, or business planning.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, project management, and facilitation skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and SharePoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or other advanced degree.
• Certifications such as CBCP, MBCI, PMP, or similar credentials.
• Experience in a regulated utility or energy environment.
• Experience supporting strategy development, strategic analysis, or industry research.
• Hands‑on experience with BIAs, continuity planning, or resilience initiatives.
• Experience working with external consultants on program design and implementation.

Skills That Will Help You Thrive

• Strategic Planning
• Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
• Business Continuity Management (BCM)
• Operational Resilience
• Executive Communications
• Workshop Facilitation
• Business Analysis
• Scenario Planning
• Performance Measurement & Scorecards
• Project Management
• Stakeholder Engagement

Why Peoples Gas?

At Peoples Gas, you'll have the opportunity to help shape the future of Florida's largest natural gas utility while supporting critical business decisions that impact customers, communities, and employees every day. You'll join a company that values collaboration, innovation, accountability, continuous learning, and putting safety first.

Incident Response Assignment

Our community relies on Peoples Gas to respond swiftly and effectively to all types of incidents, including but not limited to major storm events (e.g., extreme cold, tropical storms, hurricanes), gas leaks, equipment failures, environmental hazards, and other emergencies that may impact public safety or service continuity. Peoples Gas depends on each team member to fulfill their primary and/or alternate roles and responsibilities during such incidents. As a Team Member, you will be assigned an Incident Response Assignment, receive training related to your role, and may participate in mock drills or exercises simulating various emergency scenarios.