About Us
South Jersey Industries (SJI) is an energy holding company that delivers clean energy services to 700,000+ customers and businesses throughout 14 counties in New Jersey. As part of our core values, SJI is dedicated to being a community partner and developing innovative clean energy solutions to meet the needs of the future. To do this, we depend on our workforce of over 1,100+ talented, diverse employees who help us deliver safe, reliable, affordable clean energy for a better today and tomorrow.
At SJI, we believe that our employees are our most valuable asset. Whether you’re a seasoned operations technician or an early-career legal professional, our culture, inclusive workforce, and leadership development and training programs will provide you with the tools you need to either kickstart your career or bring it to new heights.
Position Summary
The Strategy Program Management Team is responsible for the tracking and execution of opportunities to drive growth and/or strategic initiatives for SJI. The team is the primary driver in harmonization efforts across the enterprise for SJI strategy execution.As a Senior Internal Business Strategy Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in developing and executing business strategies across the organization. You will collaborate with senior leadership, functional teams, and key stakeholders to drive transformative business initiatives, improve operational efficiency, and identify growth opportunities. This position requires a combination of strategic analysis, business modeling, and change management skills to enable high-performance.
Essential Functions:
- Make data-driven recommendations to optimize business performance and strategy execution.
- Lead the development of business strategies that align with organizational goals and priorities.
- Advise business partners on business decisions, market trends, competitive analysis, and performance improvement.
- Support the creation of strategic roadmaps for new business ventures, operational changes, or expansion initiatives.
- Work closely with various departments (e.g., marketing, finance, operations, HR) to ensure alignment between business strategies and departmental goals.
- Support cross-functional teams to ensure strategic initiatives are effectively executed – overseeing execution in coordination with project teams and tracking milestones.
- Drive organizational change by leading and supporting the implementation of strategic changes.
- Provide training and support to teams as needed to facilitate strategic changes.
Required Skills:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information to senior executives clearly and concisely.
- Ability to influence and build relationships with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency in business modeling, financial analysis, and project management tools (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, project management software).
Preferred Skills:
- Project Management certifications preferred
Qualifications
Required Background:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Management, Finance, Economics, or a related field with 8 years of relevant experience, or;
- Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience.
- Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in strategic consulting, business analysis, change management or related roles.
Explore the Possibilities
South Jersey Industries employs a diverse range of talent – from construction contractors to environmental specialists. Regardless of the position, mentoring and networking, hands-on experience, gaining industry knowledge and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our business and in our communities are all exciting ways that we welcome our employees at SJI. And as a company committed to creating an engaging culture built on inclusion and diversity, you’re sure to find an opportunity that makes you feel included, empowered, and ready to “bring your whole self to work” every day.
Benefits Package Overview
SJI offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.
The SJI “Total Rewards” Benefits Package include:
- Flexible vacation, Paid Time Off, and Sick Leave package
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
- 401(k), with generous company match
- Employee Resource Groups to encourage employee engagement, nurture professional development, and foster an inclusive environment.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
At this time, SJI is only considering applicants authorized to work in the United States currently and in the future without the need for visa sponsorship.
Compensation Range:
$97,500 - 156,000We are committed to pay transparency and ensuring equitability compensation for all employees. The pay range for this position reflects the base salary only and does not include benefits, bonuses, or other forms of compensation that might be part of the total compensation package. The specific salary offered will be based on a candidate’s qualifications, education, and experience.
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What We Do
SJI, an energy infrastructure holding company based in Folsom, NJ, delivers energy services to customers through two primary subsidiaries: SJI Utilities (SJIU) and SJI Energy Enterprises (SJIEE). SJIU houses the company’s regulated natural gas utility operations, delivering safe, reliable and affordable natural gas to more than 700,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers across New Jersey via its South Jersey Gas and Elizabethtown Gas subsidiaries. SJIEE houses the company’s non-utility operations primarily focused on clean energy development and decarbonization via renewable energy production and energy management activities.
