Full-Time

Senior Manager Field Support Systems and Strategy

Field Support Systems, Strategy

Posted on 8/28/2025

NRG Energy

NRG Energy

5,001-10,000 employees

Electricity generation and retail energy services

No salary listed

Utah, USA

In Person

Category
Business & Strategy (2)
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Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred or equivalent experience.
  • 7–10 years of experience in strategy, operations, or project/program management, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership capacity.
  • Proven ability to lead complex initiatives across multiple departments and stakeholder groups.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-first approach to decision-making.
  • Demonstrated experience in organizational change, process improvement, or strategic planning.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
  • Adept at managing competing priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
  • Champion technology-driven innovation and system improvements across field support
  • Develop and execute strategic initiatives to enhance operational performance, organizational alignment, and business outcomes.
  • Partner with senior leadership and functional teams to define goals, prioritize initiatives, and track progress against key objectives.
  • Lead cross-functional projects from planning through execution, ensuring alignment with timelines, budgets, and business needs.
  • Identify inefficiencies and implement improvements in workflows, systems, and team structures to increase agility and effectiveness.
  • Provide data-driven insights and strategic analysis to support decision-making at the executive level.
  • Drive continuous improvement through performance monitoring, benchmarking, and process optimization.
  • Build and lead high-performing teams or cross-functional working groups to deliver key strategic projects.
  • Promote strong collaboration and communication across departments to support execution and resolve challenges.
  • Ensure operational practices adhere to company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
Desired Qualifications
  • PMP or other project management certification.
  • Experience in technology, field operations, or service-based environments.
  • Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.

NRG Energy is a U.S.-based energy company that generates, sells, and distributes electricity and related services. It runs a large portfolio of power plants that use natural gas, coal, oil, nuclear, and growing amounts of solar and wind. The company operates in two main areas: electricity generation (selling to wholesale markets) and retail electricity sales (selling directly to end users with plans like fixed-rate and variable-rate electricity and services such as HVAC repair). Unlike many peers, NRG blends multiple fuel sources and maintains an integrated model that covers both generation and retail, helping hedge against wholesale price swings. Its reach spans millions of customers across the United States and parts of Canada, under multiple brand names and a range of offerings. The company aims to provide dependable energy to a broad customer base while adapting to evolving market conditions and regulatory environments using a diversified generation mix and product set.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Princeton, New Jersey

Founded

1989

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What believers are saying

  • LS Power acquisition doubles generation fleet and secures 5.4 GW data center pipeline.
  • Caroline Golin's appointment leverages Google expertise for data center and VPP growth.
  • $2.6B debt and $2.35B equity raises fund infrastructure without balance sheet strain.

What critics are saying

  • ERCOT price collapses slash wholesale margins as in Q1 2026 per Raymond James.
  • Vistra's nuclear capacity captures NRG's data center contracts within 12-24 months.
  • Federal carbon mandates shutter coal plants by 2027, incurring $2B decommissioning costs.

What makes NRG Energy unique

  • NRG integrates generation with retail serving 3.7 million customers across North America.
  • Acquired Direct Energy in 2020 and Vivint Smart Home in 2022 for diversified revenue.
  • Deploys Equilibrium's PowerOS AI for real-time portfolio optimization across assets.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Holidays

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Hybrid Work Options

Employee Discounts

Wellness Program

Company News

MarketScreener
Apr 14th, 2026
NRG Energy prices $2.6B debt offering with secured and unsecured notes

NRG Energy has priced concurrent offerings totalling $2.6 billion in senior notes. The offering comprises $500 million in 4.955% senior secured first lien notes due 2031, $1.05 billion in 5.875% senior unsecured notes due 2034, and $1.05 billion in 6.125% senior unsecured notes due 2036. The notes will be guaranteed by NRG's wholly-owned US subsidiaries. The secured notes will be backed by a first priority security interest in property and assets owned by NRG and guarantors. NRG intends to use proceeds from the offerings, alongside a proposed $900 million term loan, to repay revolving credit facility borrowings and fund a tender offer for subsidiary Lightning Power's 7.25% senior secured notes due 2032, plus transaction fees and general corporate purposes.

Yahoo Finance
Apr 12th, 2026
NRG doubles generation fleet with LS Power deal, expands data center power agreements

NRG Energy has expanded its data center power agreements and is acquiring LS Power assets, which will double its generation fleet. The company has contracted approximately 445 megawatts with a 5.4 gigawatt pipeline for energy-intensive computing facilities. NRG has created a Chief Growth and Policy Officer role, appointing Caroline Golin to coordinate growth, regulatory and policy efforts. The company also announced a $500,000 partnership with Vivint to fund educational and community initiatives in West Philadelphia. Trading at $164.07, NRG shares have returned 75.8% over the past year, though year-to-date performance shows a 1.3% decline. The moves position NRG alongside peers like NextEra Energy and Vistra in key US power markets, as the company responds to changing energy demand and regulatory requirements.

Yahoo Finance
Apr 10th, 2026
NRG Energy appoints Caroline Golin as chief growth and policy officer

NRG Energy has appointed Caroline Golin as chief growth and policy officer in a newly created role. Dr Golin will oversee strategic execution of business initiatives addressing rising energy demand, focusing on data centre opportunities and residential virtual power plant programmes, whilst leading government and regulatory affairs functions. Dr Golin brings over 20 years of experience in market development and energy strategy. She most recently founded and led Envision Energy Advisors, and previously served as global head of energy market development and innovation at Google, where she co-created the company's initiative to operate on carbon-free energy by 2030. She holds a master's degree and PhD from the Georgia Institute of Technology.

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Mar 25th, 2026
Conservative Stock Portfolio: 5 Best Stocks to Buy Right Now.

Conservative Stock Portfolio: 5 Best Stocks to Buy Right Now. Published on March 25, 2026 at 8:11 pm by bob karr in news. Page 1 of 5 In this article, we are going to look at the Conservative Stock Portfolio: 5 Best Stocks to Buy Right Now. For a longer list and more details on how we picked these stocks, you can go to Conservative Stock Portfolio: 7 Best Stocks to Buy Right Now 5. NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) $151.04-0.06%. NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) is one of the Best Conservative Stocks to Buy Right Now. On March 23, Morgan Stanley lifted its price objective on the company's stock to $157 from $153, while keeping an "Equal Weight" rating, as reported by The Fly. The analyst highlighted that the firm has been updating its price objectives for the broader Regulated & Diversified Utilities / IPPs in North America that form part of its coverage. In February, the utilities sector outperformed the returns delivered by S&P. Additionally, the firm opines that the recent discussions are, more or less, constructive. The companies in this space are highlighting growth opportunities and optimism on load growth, while deal-signings with data centers continue. In a different release, Wolfe Research analyst Steve Fleishman upgraded NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG)'s stock to "Outperform" from "Peer Perform" with a price objective of $190. The analyst believes that NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG)'s LS Power and Rockland Capital asset acquisitions support it in bringing back to the traditional long power generator that possesses upside sensitivity to the tightening of supply and demand. Page 1 of 5 Related Insider Monkey Articles

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Mar 20th, 2026
NRG Energy Announces Pricing of Upsized Secondary Common Stock Offering

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