Job Description

The future is bright at DTE Energy! We are one of the largest Fortune 500 diversified utilities in the United States with an aspiration to be the best-operated energy company in North America and a force for good in the communities we live and serve. We have businesses in 26 different states and are comprised of regulated utility and non-utility businesses. Our utility business provides electric and gas service to approximately 3 million customers. Our non-utility businesses include a diversified portfolio of energy related companies, ranging from gas storage and pipelines to renewable power development.
DTE Energys utility and non-utility businesses are poised for significant growth. We look forward to working with highly motivated and team-oriented individuals to energize our efforts of growing economically and environmentally.
Recently, DTE Energy has been recognized as an outstanding place to work and has received the following accolades:

* Gallup Great Workplace Award for consecutive years
* Civic 50 Award for corporate citizenship excellence
* Indeeds annual 50 Best Places to Work award for two years running
* Metropolitan Detroits 101 Best and Brightest Companies to work For
* J.D. Power Customer Satisfaction Award
* Professional Womens Magazine/Black EOE Journal Best of the Best
* Computerworlds 100 Best Places to Work in IT
* Best Employers for a Healthy Lifestyle Gold Award
* Detroit Free Press Green Leaders Award

DTE Energy is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, national origin, citizenship, height, weight, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law.

Testing Required: Not Applicable

Job Summary

The Senior Strategist performs short and long-term strategy development, analysis, and planning for the business unit which may include but not be limited to five-year strategic plans, long-term integrated resource plans, operational plans, and environmental strategy by working with cross- functional groups across the business unit and Company. Prepares and, at times, delivers key presentations to the leadership team. This position provides administration and analysis of benchmarking research, business unit performance reporting and business plan deployment. In providing these services, this position works closely with senior management and other areas of the Company. Span of control: this is an individual contributor job.

Key Accountabilities

* Leads and provides support in developing the annual strategy presentation for the Company's Senior Management and Board of Directors.
* Analyzes the strategic, operating and financial impacts of internal business proposals or external regulatory / legislative proposals. Develops recommendations and associated business cases in response to these proposals.
* Develops detailed financial models to support the long-term planning process as well as business cases for major projects/investments.
* Leads cross-functional teams to investigate, analyzes and make recommendations to Senior Management on current strategic or operational issues.
* Provides leadership, analytical and financial skills to the business units.
* Leads and facilitates the strategy update process, development of organizational scorecards and creation of the business units' annual operating plans.
* Serves as an internal consultant to business units, as required to support the overall strategy.
* Acts as liaison for various corporate initiatives including strategic planning, human resources, communication and regulatory initiatives.
* Researches and prepares internal and external communications for Senior Management.
* Leads lean/six-sigma projects to drive business improvements in the business unit.
* Uses continuous improvement tools to identify defects and improve processes.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

* Bachelor's degree and 5 years of job-relevant experience, inclusive of professional level business functions exhibiting a progressive work history.

Other Qualifications

Preferred

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Business or any related degree or Master's degree.
* Prior experience working in Supply Chain Management.

Other Qualifications

* Proficient verbal, written and presentation skills; communicate clearly, with credibility and confidence.
* Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, etc.), databases and data analysis.
* Ability to summarize data effectively using Power BI, pivot tables (and other tools) and provide appropriate summaries in response to common business questions
* Experience with cost and performance metrics; especially interpretation, trending and writing high level performance commentary
* Analytic and problem-solving skills consistent with the ability to identify key issues from a broad range of alternatives, and recommend optimal solutions for various situations
* Ability to develop and coordinate cross functional work groups and projects, yielding optimal outcomes
* Strong project and time management skills
* Ability to work with shifting priorities and embrace new or evolving responsibilities.
* Demonstrate and deliver service excellence (i.e. Service Keys: Safe, Caring, Dependable and Efficient).

Additional Information

Incumbents may engage in all or some combination of the activities and accountabilities, and utilize a variety of the competencies cited in this description depending upon the organization and role to which they are assigned. This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents in this job. It is not intended as an all-inclusive list of accountabilities or responsibilities, nor is it intended to limit the rights of supervisors or management representatives to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.