Strategy & Transformation Team Lead
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Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) has an immediate opening for a Strategy & Transformation Team Lead located at the Columbus General Office in Columbus, NE, Kearney Operations Center in Kearney, NE, the Norfolk Operations Center in Norfolk, NE, or the York Operations Center in York, NE. Position closes October 26 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time.
This position will report to the Continuous Improvement Manager.
Position Summary
The overall purpose of this position is to facilitate and support positive change involving business transformation initiatives. The incumbent will act as a mentor, coach, and project leader supporting efforts of modest to moderate complexity in any of NPPD’s identified value streams. This position will provide strategic thinking, change leadership and management, Lean continuous improvement, innovation and design tools, and agile methodologies in the execution of the duties and responsibilities to increase organizational efficiency, effectiveness, competitiveness, and the continuous flow of value to NPPD’s customers.
Education, Training and Experience
Bachelors’ degree plus 2 years’ experience as identified below (OR) Associate’s degree plus 4 years’ experience as identified below (OR) High School diploma or GED plus 6 years’ experience as identified below required.
Prior related experience:
Experience in electric, natural gas or related industry operations and management including knowledge of and experience with Continuous Improvement program implementation, maintenance, support, measurement, etc. is preferred.
Licenses and/or Certifications
Lean Certification or obtain within one (1) year from date of hire.
Agile Scrum Master certification or equivalent within (1) year from the date of hire.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Create, lead and implement change initiatives of modest to moderate complexity related to business processes and technologies. Build and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with key management, teammates, and stakeholders within and outside the District. Promote the adoption of changes within the organization utilizing Strategy Management (e.g. Hoshin Kanri), Change Leadership, and Change Management methodologies. Within assigned initiatives, develop project strategies and plans, including stakeholder assessment, communications, leadership alignment, organization transition, change readiness, capability transfer, and end-user training.
Lead/facilitate meetings with team members, affected stakeholders, sponsors, and/or users to ensure successful outcomes, execution, and adoption of District initiatives as contained in the District’s Strategic Plan, Future State Roadmaps/plans, or other strategic documents and plans as developed.
Provide business transformation support utilizing Lean Continuous Improvement, Lean Agile Scrum, Change Leadership, Innovation & Design Techniques, and TRIZ methodologies where appropriate. Coach teams on proper methodology application, tool use, and execution. Provide coaching on the most efficient methodologies to use to obtain desired results.
Work with Value Stream Owners to assess critical customer requirements and identify performance measures of the Value Streams for the strategic management and support of the District Strategic Plan. Under the guidance of management, work to ensure organizational alignment in pursuit of transformational or innovative initiatives within assigned value streams.
Lead the identification of Jobs to be Done, Outcome Expectations, and the Definition of Done for assigned initiatives by creating beneficial relationships and working with the affected customers, stakeholders, and users within the value stream, system, or process undergoing change. Ensure that targeted changes will produce the desired outcomes by focusing on meeting identified customer requirements.
Accountable for other duties as assigned.
Core Competencies
Salary Information - Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth. In addition to the base salary range listed below, NPPD employees may also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program (AIP) that may supplement total compensation at a level above and beyond the stated salary range. Successful applicants will be provided more information regarding the incentive program at the time of an interview.
Pay Grade - 14 Monthly
Typical Pay Grade Starting Salary Range: $8,218.00 - $10,478.00
Travel Required: 25% to 50% (With no or minimal overnight stays, less than 3 per month, typically within state of Nebraska) Travel required may fluctuate by business need. This is an estimate and will be discussed further with candidates that receive an interview.
Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary and an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401K retirement plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid medical, training opportunities and more.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Human Resources at Nebraska Public Power District.
Nebraska Public Power District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who values the contributions of its diverse work force. We are only legally able to hire persons who are 1) a United States citizen or national, 2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States, or 3) an alien legally authorized to work in the United States.
Benefits
Customers around the state know what to expect from NPPD — quality, reliability and performance excellence. Our values also extend to the way we take care of our employees and their families. We remain on the leading edge by providing competitive benefits that respond to the diverse lifestyles of our people in an ever-changing world.
Salary
Nebraska Public Power District offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth. In addition to the base salary listed in posting, NPPD employees may also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program (AIP) that may supplement total compensation at a level above and beyond the stated salary range.
Retirement Savings
NPPD employees may participate in two retirement plan options – a 401(k) plan and a 457(b) plan. Both plans allow for pre-tax or Roth contributions. After the first six months of employment, the 401(k) plan includes a generous matching contribution from NPPD. The five-year vesting period begins on an employee’s hire date. Our retired employees are eligible for retiree healthcare benefits as well as a life benefit paid out to designated beneficiaries upon their passing.
Health & Wellness
At NPPD, we care about the health and wellness of our employees. We offer new teammates two competitive hospital / medical plan options to fit their lifestyle and family needs. We also make an annual contribution to employee Health Savings Accounts, which can be used to offset out-of-pocket expenses. Employees and their spouse are invited to participate in a variety of wellness initiatives offered throughout the year as a way to enhance their wellness, reduce health risks and promote healthy lifestyles.
Other Benefits
Employees earn vacation on a schedule commensurate with their years of service. We also offer paid holidays as well as personal and family medical leave, including birth mother recovery leave and parental child bonding leave. All full-time employees receive a life insurance policy equivalent to two times the participant's annual salary at no cost to the employee. NPPD also offers dental and vision insurance as well as personal accident, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, pre-paid legal/identity theft, and short-and long-term disability insurance plans. Additional benefits include college tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance and complimentary access to an Employee Assistance Program.