Job Description

Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we’re driven by our passion to create a smarter, cleaner and more connected future.

Vivint Smart Home, an NRG owned company, is a leading smart home company in the United States, dedicated to redefining the home experience with intelligent products and services. We find purpose in proactively protecting and keeping our customers connected to home, no matter where they are. Join the Smart Home team to create smarter, safer and more sustainable homes.

The Manager, Strategy and Performance is responsible for driving strategic planning, financial governance, and executive-level reporting for Consumer Technology. This role partners closely with Technology, Finance, Product, and Business leaders to translate enterprise and business priorities into actionable strategies, investment plans, and performance insights. The position ensures alignment between strategy, funding, and execution while enabling clear, outcome-focused communication to senior leadership.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead development and ongoing refinement of Consumer Technology strategy, including OGSMs, strategic priorities, and multi-year roadmaps.
• Own annual and multi-year planning processes, including Budget, Forecast, and long-term planning cycles.
• Coordinated portfolio management, agile team finance oversight, and efficient use of project management tools for business and enterprise reporting.
• Partner with FP&A to align Opex, Capex, and headcount plans with strategic priorities and business outcomes.
• Govern executive-level reporting frameworks, including weekly status reporting, KPIs, and quarterly business reviews.
• Synthesize complex inputs into concise, outcome-focused updates for senior leadership and executive forums.
• Track progress, risks, and dependencies across strategic initiatives and proactively surface issues.
• Act as a strategic partner to Technology, Product, Finance, and Business leaders to drive cross-functional alignment.
• Facilitate planning sessions, leadership reviews, and working forums to drive accountability and execution.
• Streamline processes through adoption of AI tools throughout the Consumer Technology team to enhance effectiveness and efficiency in our workflow.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Strategy, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in strategy, planning, finance, consulting, or technology leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience leading planning and budgeting processes in a complex organization.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical rigor.
• Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate effectively at both strategic and operational levels.

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid work schedule, Monday-Thursday in a professional open office environment office; working remotely on Friday
• Travel within the U.S. as required, approximately up to 25% of the time

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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