Director or Asset Management

Consumers Energy is Michigan's largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7.

Location

This is an onsite position assigned to the One Energy Plazalocated in Jackson, MI. Other Consumers Energy locations may be considered as well. The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those that qualify).

General Summary of Job Responsibilities

The Director of Asset Management is responsible for developing and executing strategies to optimize the profitability and efficiency of the organization's physical assets, including plants, facilities, and equipment. This role involves continuous monitoring and analysis of complex asset operations and costs, implementing best practices for asset management and maintenance, and supporting various projects related to the organization's diversified multi-asset portfolio. The Director will collaborate closely with portfolio managers and investment strategists to track and maintain multi-asset investments and deliver innovative investment solutions through a systematic approach to asset allocation and selection.

This role will oversee the development and execution of strategies supporting statewide Facilities assets and integrating the rate case needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide regular, timely feedback and conduct formal performance reviews to ensure high-quality service delivery, team engagement, motivation, and professional development.
• Oversee the creation of informational content and identify trends to enhance competitive positioning.
• Lead the strategy, development, and management of asset class products.
• Collaborate with the investor relations team on current offerings and upcoming asset-class product launches, providing expert analysis and insights.
• Perform other duties as assigned or as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical skills in evaluating financial and investment data.
• Proficiency in preparing and presenting financial and accounting records.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound judgment and decision-making abilities in high-stakes situations.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or economics with ten (10) or more years of experience with asset management strategies.
• OR Associate's degree in accounting, finance, business or economics with twelve (12) or more years of experience with asset management strategies.
• OR High school diploma with fourteen (14) or more years of experience with asset management strategies.

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Why should you join our team?

At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages. We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation packages
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k with company match
• Paid parental leave
• Up to 13 paid Holidays
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance Program

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

We, at CMS Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We don't discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are. We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse perspectives; this is what makes us great together. We harbor an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups, Women in Energy (WE), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY, capABLE, Interfaith and Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership.

All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.