Enterprise Strategic Planning Program Manager
General Summary
The Strategic Planning Program Manager leads Energy Northwest's Strategic Planning Program and strategic performance reporting processes. The role maintains the agency's strategic planning framework, supports development and communication of strategic priorities, monitors organizational performance against strategic objectives, and facilitates alignment between agency leadership, member utilities, and enterprise planning activities. Working closely with executive leadership, department leaders, Public Affairs, Board Relations, and member utilities, the position ensures Energy Northwest has a clear understanding of its strategic priorities, progress toward objectives, and long‑term direction as a public power Joint Operating Agency. The position also supports long‑range planning that balances stewardship of the agency's existing enterprise with development of future capabilities, resources, and services to meet evolving member‑utility needs.
Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite in Richland, WA.
Strategic Planning
- Lead development, administration, and continuous improvement of Energy Northwest's Strategic Planning Program, strategic goals, measures, and planning priorities.
- Coordinate strategic planning activities involving executive leadership, departments, member utilities, the Executive Board, and the Board of Directors.
- Coordinate long‑range strategic planning activities that support the agency's existing enterprise while positioning Energy Northwest for future strategic opportunities.
- Develop and administer processes for gathering strategic planning input from member utilities and other stakeholders.
- Monitor industry, policy, regulatory, market, and public power trends that may impact the agency's long‑term strategy.
Performance Reporting
- Lead development and administration of strategic performance reporting and monitoring processes.
- Develop, maintain, and communicate strategic scorecards, balanced scorecards, performance measures, and related planning metrics.
- Analyze and communicate organizational progress toward strategic objectives and priorities.
- Coordinate action planning and follow‑up activities associated with strategic performance measures.
Communications & Alignment
- Develop strategic planning content, presentations, briefing materials, reports, and planning updates.
- Partner with Public Affairs, Finance, Enterprise Risk, and Operations to support communication and engagement activities related to agency strategy.
- Promote shared understanding of strategic priorities across the organization and among member utilities.
- Coordinate integration between strategic goals, business planning, performance measures, and agency priorities to support execution of the agency’s strategic plan.
- Promote alignment between strategic priorities, business planning, and organizational performance to support execution of the agency's long‑term strategy.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field and seven years of experience in strategic planning, business planning, utility operations, organizational performance, public affairs, or a related field; OR Associate’s degree in Business Administration or a related field and nine years of experience; OR High School diploma/GED and eleven years of experience in the same functional areas.
Desired Education and Experience
Experience in public power, Joint Operating Agency, cooperative or utility environments; enterprise strategic planning; board support; regional energy policy/resource planning; executive support; and cross‑functional coordination.
Pay Range
$126,362.00 – $157,952.00 annually. Starting pay is calculated from the minimum of the salary range and is determined based on the candidate's experience, education, skills, and abilities.
Incentive Compensation
This position is eligible for an annual at‑risk compensation (ARC) incentive plan, earned based on agency performance against defined metrics and goals.
Benefits
Energy Northwest offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Retirement benefits through the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), a 401(k) with employer match, and a 457(b) plan.
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance options.
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health savings account (HSA), health reimbursement arrangement (HRA VEBA), and tuition reimbursement.
- Student loan repayment, childcare subsidies, credit monitoring/identity theft insurance, and other voluntary benefits.
- Personal time accrual starting at 160 hours per year, with growth over service intervals, and nine paid holidays annually.
- Washington State has no state income tax, and the Tri‑Cities area offers a cost‑of‑living lower than the national average.