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    "description": "<h2>Overview</h2>\n<p>Cobb EMC has an exciting opportunity for a <em><strong>Director, Strategic Planning and Emerging Technologies </strong></em>who will be responsible for leading enterprise-wide strategic planning and guiding the cooperative’s approach to emerging technologies. This position will be responsible for working with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) in developing the overall planning, organizing, and directing of the Strategic Planning process and related functions. This role will also work with the ELT and Senior Leadership Team to evaluate emerging technologies across the enterprise. This Director will also oversee enterprise risk management assessment and assist in implementing strategies to mitigate and manage risks, as appropriate. Also, to exceed expectations and consistently provide the highest level of work performance in a team-oriented environment in accordance with the Cooperative’s mission, vision, and values.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Schedule: </strong><em>Monday- Friday 8am-5pm (After training, becomes a hybrid role- 3 days in the office and 2 days remote)</em></p>\n<p><strong>Benefits: </strong> </p>\n<ul>\n <li>Company paid Health Insurance Premiums!</li>\n <li>Insurance is effective your first day of employment</li>\n <li>Retirement Security Pension plan!</li>\n <li>457f Retirement Plan!</li>\n <li>Automatic 7% Company paid contribution to 401k with additional matching!</li>\n <li>Annual Bonus Program!</li>\n <li>Tuition and Certification reimbursement!</li>\n <li>Learn more HERE</li>\n</ul>\n<p>To learn more about Cobb EMC visit our website at www.cobbemc.com</p>\n<h2>Responsibilities</h2>\n<p><strong>What you will be doing:</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong><u>Strategic Planning</u></strong></p>\n<ul>\n <li><strong>Lead</strong> development, maintenance, and reporting  of the cooperative’s long-term strategic plan</li>\n <li><strong>Facilitate</strong> cross-departmental participation</li>\n <li><strong>Support</strong> executive leadership and Board planning activities</li>\n <li> <strong>Maintain </strong>and provide updated business and operating KPIs and Dashboard</li>\n <li><strong>Support </strong>pilot projects and innovation initiatives with PMO and Project Leads</li>\n <li><strong>Identify</strong> grants and funding for enterprise initiatives</li>\n <li><strong>Monitor</strong> and report saving and performance metrics</li>\n <li><strong>Promote</strong> analytics adoption</li>\n <li><strong>Prepare</strong> strategic reports and presentations</li>\n <li><strong>Engage</strong> industry and community stakeholders</li>\n <li><strong>Manage</strong> consultants and vendors, as 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the Cooperative and assess the impact those may have</li>\n <li><strong>Collaborate</strong> with  all  departments to strengthen risk controls, mitigation plans, and resiliency strategies.</li>\n <li><strong>Present</strong> risk findings, mitigation strategies, and risk tolerance considerations to the executive team and Board of Directors.</li>\n <li><strong>Ensure</strong> ERM practices are integrated with strategic planning, budgeting, and major capital or procurement decisions.</li>\n <li> <strong>Facilitate</strong> a robust risk management process for enterprise and coordinate Risk Management Committee meetings ensuring execution of all risk management mitigation strategies </li>\n <li><strong>Assist</strong> efforts to identify options and deliver solutions to resolve business problems </li>\n <li><strong>Support</strong> Project Management Office activities, including RFP and RFI processes, vendor selection and set-up, D&B review, and other project management as needed</li>\n <li><strong>Track </strong>regulatory changes as part of both strategy and risk management</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong><u>Financial</u></strong></p>\n<ul>\n <li><strong>Develop</strong> a budget for respective accounting unit, but also larger projects</li>\n <li><strong>Create</strong> financial models to calculate overall enterprise impact of projects, including ROI/ROA, payback, etc.</li>\n <li><strong>Build</strong> business cases to support recommended projects</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong><u>Emerging Technologies</u></strong></p>\n<ul>\n <li><strong>Identify</strong> and Assess Emerging Technologies: Continuously scanning the energy, technology, and utility sectors to identify emerging technologies.</li>\n <li><strong>Evaluate</strong> Strategic Fit and Enterprise Value: Assess potential benefits, risks, and costs associated with new technologies.</li>\n <li><strong>Monitor</strong> Industry Trends and Regulatory Changes: Track changes in technology markets and regulatory environments.</li>\n <li><strong>Support</strong> Pilot Projects and Innovation Initiatives: Partner to design, evaluate, and support pilots.</li>\n <li><strong>Conduct</strong> Cost-Benefit and Impact Analyses: Perform financial modeling and scenario analysis.</li>\n <li><strong>Promote</strong> Innovation Culture Across the Cooperative: Encourage collaboration and awareness.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2>Qualifications</h2>\n<p><strong>Minimum Requirements: </strong></p>\n<p><strong>Bachelor’s </strong>Degree in Business Administration, Strategic Planning, Organization Management or another related field.     </p>\n<p><strong>Minimum </strong>5-7 years progressive utility experience in a corporate service, strategy, risk management, financial, technology or related position. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong><u>SKILLS AND ABILITIES:</u></strong>                                                                </p>\n<p><strong>Effective </strong>leadership skills and ability to work in 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Think team, not self. Respect and value differences. </em></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Stay Safe</strong></p>\n<p><em>No shortcuts. See the big picture, no tunnel vision. Look out for each other</em></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Innovate</strong></p>\n<p><em>Embrace change. Think big and bold. Be part of the solution. </em></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Own It</strong></p>\n<p><em>Own your attitude, actions and words. Find a way. No BCD. Never stop learning. </em></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>EOE/Disability/Vets/Drug-Free Workplace</p>\n<p> </p>",
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