CEO and General Manager

About the role

The Board of Commissioners of Michigan Public Power Agency (MPPA) has authorized the launch of a comprehensive search to identify MPPA’s next Chief Executive Officer after the announcement of the current CEO's retirement in spring 2027. MPPA is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader in the electric power industry who will build on the organization’s strong foundation and help guide its next chapter of strategic growth and member service.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and vision aligned with the organization’s mission and long-term goals
• Partner closely with the Board of Commissioners and executive team
• Drive operational excellence and organizational performance
• Provide financial stewardship and risk management
• Maintain and enhance stakeholder relationships, including members, partners, regulators, legislators, and industry peers

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree specializing in Business, Finance, or Engineering or equivalent related field; Master's Degree preferred
• Sixteen (16) years progressively responsible leadership experience including at least four (4) years in a senior leadership role serving and balancing the needs of multiple internal/external stakeholders
• Five (5) years of experience setting strategic priorities while leading a team to move initiatives from concept to completion
• Ten (10) years of experience in the Electric Industry and/or competitive wholesale energy markets

Qualifications

• We are guided by public power values, service to Member communities, honesty and integrity, professionalism, cooperation, dedication to the common good, and a culture of regulatory excellence.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and execution
• Stakeholder management
• Financial management
• Leadership and team building
• Industry knowledge and experience

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package that includes health, disability, life, vision, and dental insurance
• Employer-contributed retirement savings plan
• Generous paid time off that grows with time in service
• Hybrid work environment that supports teamwork, flexibility, and purposeful in-office collaboration
• Opportunities to contribute to meaningful public power work in a changing energy environment

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in the job posting.