NextEra Energy, Inc.

Director, Strategic Initiatives – Portfolio Management

NextEra Energy, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Juno Beach • Florida • United States

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

PMP

About the role

  • Lead idea generation, business case development, and strategic investment decisions across NextEra Energy's 30+ business units
  • Identify high-impact opportunities, build compelling business cases, manage portfolio budgets, and deliver executive-level recommendations that drive strategic resource allocation
  • Conduct stakeholder engagement sessions to identify pain points, bottlenecks, and untapped value creation opportunities
  • Assess market trends, emerging technologies, and industry best practices to inform strategic roadmap
  • Build relationships with business leaders to maintain a pipeline of strategic initiatives
  • Build comprehensive business cases including ROI analysis, cost-benefit modeling, risk assessment, and value realization frameworks
  • Define clear success metrics, KPIs, and value tracking mechanisms for proposed initiatives
  • Partner with Finance, IT, and Operations to validate assumptions and ensure financial rigor
  • Manage EPMO portfolio budget process, ensuring resources align with strategic priorities
  • Develop and maintain prioritization frameworks that balance short-term wins with long-term transformation goals
  • Prepare executive presentations and strategic recommendations for C-suite
  • Translate complex analyses into clear, compelling narratives that drive decision-making
  • Lead executive steering committee meetings to review portfolio performance
  • Develop communication strategies to build momentum and executive sponsorship for high-priority initiatives

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in strategy, business development, or portfolio management
  • Strong financial acumen with expertise, NPV analysis, and business case development
  • Exceptional executive presence with ability to influence leaders and drive strategic decisions
  • Proven ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable recommendations
  • MBA or Master's degree in Finance, Business, or related field (preferred)
  • Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification (preferred)
  • PMP or similar project management certification (preferred)
Benefits
  • NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.
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Hard Skills & Tools
business case developmentROI analysiscost-benefit modelingrisk assessmentvalue realization frameworksfinancial acumenNPV analysisportfolio managementstrategic investment decisionsmarket trend assessment
Soft Skills
stakeholder engagementrelationship buildingexecutive presenceinfluencesynthesis of complex informationcommunication strategiesdecision-makingpresentation skillsstrategic thinkingleadership
Certifications
MBAMaster's degree in FinanceSix Sigma Green BeltSix Sigma Black BeltPMPproject management certification