Manager - Community Engagement

3 months ago

Detroit, United States DTE Energy Full time
Job ID:  13870

DTE is one of the nation's largest diversified energy companies. Our electric and gas companies have fueled our customer's homes and Michigan's progress for more than a century. And as Michigan's largest source of renewable energy, we're creating a cleaner, healthier environment to power our future. We're also serving communities beyond Michigan, where our affiliated businesses offer renewable energy, emission control technologies, and energy services to industries in 19 states.

But we're more than a leading energy company... and working at DTE is more than just a job. At DTE, we take great care of each other and our customers, and we use our energy to be a force for growth and prosperity in our communities.  When you join us, you'll be part of a team that welcomes, recognizes, and celebrates differences and values everyone's health, safety, and wellbeing.  Are you ready to make that kind of difference? Bring your energy to DTE. Together, we can achieve great things.

Testing Required:

Hybrid Role: Must be able to come on-site periodically and reside a commutable distance from the assigned work location.

Emergency Response: Yes - Must be available to perform a primary assignment in support of DTE's emergency response to storms or other events that impact service to our customers.

Job Summary

Responsible for leading a team to develop and execute strategies to establish and strengthen DTE's partnerships with community stakeholders, identifying barriers and developing opportunities for strategic collaboration in the communities we serve across our service territory. Utilize strategic thinking and relationship building techniques to identify and pursue partnership opportunities that align with the company's objectives and drive its community engagement efforts. Responsible for managing and maintaining relationships with a broad set of stakeholders to enhance the company's credibility among community leaders and support the achievement of business objectives. Engage in significant interaction with both DTE's senior leadership and influential leaders from external organizations. Span of Control: typically, < 10 FTEs (direct, second level, etc).

Key Accountabilities

  • Develops and leads a comprehensive strategy to establish and expand DTE's network of community partners including nonprofits, community groups, and community leaders to create greater community impact
  • Develops and leads the oversight of goals, objectives, and key performance indicators to measure the success and impact of partnership initiatives
  • Develops and has direct oversight and involvement in DTE's community engagement and outreach strategic plan
  • Represents DTE both internally and externally and cultivates relationships with key stakeholders to increases awareness and visibility of DTE in the Community
  • Oversees the development and management of major community engagement programs events, and forums, such as the Community Partners Meeting and Community Advisory Council, enterprise-wide United Way fundraising program etc.
  • Identifies, assesses, and evaluates opportunities for external partnerships on an on-going basis and adjusts strategies and tactics accordingly. Builds relationships with key influential and thought leaders to promote and advocate company positions
  • Evaluates new partnership opportunities to ensure they are aligned with business priorities and oversee execution
  • Conducts research and analysis to identify and pursue potential partnership opportunities that align with DTE's goals and objectives
  • Develops and maintains a cohesive team of employees and performs leader functions that include selection, coaching, development, goal setting and performance management, as well as the utilization of other rewards and recognition tools to optimize individual and team performance
  • Advises, supports, and serves as a company expert on community outreach to all members of senior management

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree in public policy, communications, business administration, marketing, or related discipline with 8 years of job relevant experience and 2 years of formal leadership experience

Other Qualifications

  • Ability to recognize potential synergies between philanthropic opportunities and the enterprise's public policy, relationship building and credibility building objectives.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to interact with all levels of management and external parties.
  • Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to attend external events during work hours and after work hours
  • Ability to think strategically to develop new programs with little or no previous structure in place.
  • Ability to manage multiple, complex projects under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment and often changing priorities.
  • Analytical 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.
  • Computer skills including MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc
  • Local/Regional travel required

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