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Lead visual and experiential execution of integrated value proposition across product design and retention marketing, managing a team to ensure brand consistency and reduce churn. | Extensive in-house design leadership in high-velocity commercial environment, systems thinker bridging marketing creative and product UX to drive business outcomes. | Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we’re all about propelling the next generation of leaders forward. We are driven by our passion to create a smarter, cleaner and more connected future. We deliver innovative solutions that make our customers’ lives easier—helping them power, protect, and intelligently manage their homes and businesses. To do this, we need creative and talented people to join our company. We offer a dynamic work environment and a unified and inclusive culture. NRG fosters a strong sense of belonging that leads to better collaboration and business performance. Our company programs are designed to help employees develop the skills they need for success now and in the future. In everything we do, we aim to champion our employees and bring value to our customers, investors and society. More information is available at www.nrg.com. Connect with NRG on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.   The role Design at this level isn't decoration — it's a commercial function. The Director of Design & Experience owns how NRG's integrated value proposition shows up visually and experientially, across retention marketing and product design. You'll lead a retention marketer and two product designers, and you're responsible for making sure design keeps pace with a fast-moving GTM operation while holding a high bar on quality and brand consistency.   What you'll own Design system & brand expression — Own the visual language of the IVP — ensuring NRG, Reliant, and Vivint assets feel coherent within the integrated proposition without erasing brand identity. Team leadership — Lead a retention marketer and two product designers. Set creative direction, review work, and develop talent. UX & product design oversight — Ensure digital product experiences (web, app, onboarding) reinforce the IVP — not just functionally but experientially. Retention design — Partner with the retention marketer to design lifecycle communications that reduce churn and drive cross-sell in the integrated portfolio.   What we're looking for Design leadership — Has led a design team in a commercial environment — agency background alone won't cut it. Needs in-house, high-velocity experience. Brand + UX range — Comfortable directing both marketing creative and product UX. Doesn't silo the two. Systems thinker — Builds design systems, not one-offs. Scales quality through process, not heroics. Commercially aware — Connects design decisions to business outcomes. Can defend creative choices in business terms.   The base salary range for this position is: $167,600 - $276,600* *The base salary range above represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonus, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition the position may be eligible to participate in the benefits program which include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending accounts.    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. EEO is the Law Poster (The poster can be found at http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf) Official description on file with Talent.

Oversee capital project portfolios with budget oversight and project controls to improve efficiency. | Bachelor's degree with 10+ years or advanced degree with 5+ years in project controls and infrastructure projects, plus proficiency in SAP S/4HANA, Microsoft Project/Primavera, and advanced Excel. | As an NRG employee, we encourage you to take charge of your career and development journey. We invite you to explore exciting opportunities across our businesses. You’ll find that our dynamic work environment provides variety and challenge. Your growth is key to our ongoing success—take the lead in shaping your career development, goals and future!  Job Summary:   This Senior Management position will have broad responsibilities to support the effective and compliant administration and delivery of the organization’s Capital Project Portfolio, Development Project Portfolio, and the Department G&A Budget.  The successful candidate will be skilled in identifying, analyzing, and providing innovative solutions for project delivery issues and variances. Knowledge of project development, execution, risk management, and administration will be essential.     Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Safety First: Champion NRG’s safety culture by ensuring business partners meet NRG standards and comply with all federal, state, and company safety requirements. Project & Department Support: Provide project controls and operational support to Development, Engineering & Construction (DE&C) project teams across the full project lifecycle. Project Controls: Manage project setup and close‑out, authorization and procurement processes, cost and schedule tracking, forecasting and reporting, baseline and change order administration, audits, and budget oversight. Processes & Continuous Improvement: Support the development, implementation, and administration of project standards, systems, and metrics to improve efficiency, accuracy, execution, and compliance. Project Lifecycle & Commercial Support: Assist with project development, interconnection, permitting, contracting, and execution activities, including commercial initiatives such as entity formation, joint ventures, partnerships, financing, and M&A support.   Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of relevant experience OR advanced degree/certification (MBA, MS, CPA, CFA) and 5+ years of experience, with demonstrated expertise in Project Controls and knowledge of project development, financing, accounting, contracting, construction management, and O&M. Experience leading or supporting large, complex capital or infrastructure projects. Strong understanding of operational excellence, including processes, systems, metrics, and continuous improvement. Proven leadership, mentoring, and cross‑functional collaboration skills across remote, office, and field environments. Excellent communication, decision‑making, and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines. Advanced systems proficiency, including: Excel (advanced formulas, data linking, VBA), PowerPoint, Word Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint/OneDrive), WebEx, Zoom Microsoft Project or Primavera SAP S/4HANA or similar ERP/CMMS Oracle forecasting/reporting tools (FPR, HPM, HFM)    Preferred Qualifications and Degree/Certifications: Strongly Preferred: Advanced Degree/Certification or equivalent Industry experience pertaining to Business, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Construction Management, Data Science or certification (ie: Masters, MBA, CPA, CFA, or certificate) OSHA 30 Certification- (Will be required to obtain certification upon hire) PMI/PMP Certification AACE Certification Six Sigma Certification   Working Conditions: Results- Oriented Environment Houston office has an open office environment Time worked outside of normal hours may be required as business needs dictate. Occasional travel to various sites/business meeting locations as required to support needs.     Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:   Ability to take initiative, be a self-starter, and work independently and effectively Extremely organized and proficient High-energy, team player with an aptitude for building successful relationships with employees of all levels including corporate partners as well as external stakeholders Commercial Experience relating to Partnerships, Contracting, Permitting, Financing Project Acquisition, Sales & Integration, and Entity Formation & Dissolution Experience Financial Modeling/Estimating/Scheduling for Capital Projects Change Management/Process Improvement Experience Business Strategy Experience ERP System Implementation (ie SAP) Familiarity with Project Mgmt Software (ie InEight, Procore, Sage100, FIeldwire, Spectrum, etc) Familiarity with BIM Systems (AutoCAD/Revit/Trimble etc) Designing/Maintaining Self-Service Reports: Power BI/Spotfire/Tableau Data/BI/Automation Tools: VBA, C, C++, SQL, MATLAB, Python etc. Advanced M365 Configuration: (SharePoint, MSTeams, Flow, Azure, Forms, PowerApps, Power Automate   Physical Requirements (Demand and Frequency):   Ability to work in an office, plant, and field environment (or at home as applicable).  - Frequency, Daily Ability to walk around construction and plant sites and spend time outdoors standing, bending, and walking.  - Frequency, Occasional 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/Vet/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills. Official description on file with Talent.

Lead project controls and operational support for capital and development projects ensuring compliance, cost tracking, and continuous improvement. | Requires 10+ years experience in project controls, capital project management, and strong leadership with advanced proficiency in project and ERP software. | As an NRG employee, we encourage you to take charge of your career and development journey. We invite you to explore exciting opportunities across our businesses. You’ll find that our dynamic work environment provides variety and challenge. Your growth is key to our ongoing success—take the lead in shaping your career development, goals and future! Job Summary: This Senior Management position will have broad responsibilities to support the effective and compliant administration and delivery of the organization’s Capital Project Portfolio, Development Project Portfolio, and the Department G&A Budget. The successful candidate will be skilled in identifying, analyzing, and providing innovative solutions for project delivery issues and variances. Knowledge of project development, execution, risk management, and administration will be essential. Essential Duties/Responsibilities: • Safety First: Champion NRG’s safety culture by ensuring business partners meet NRG standards and comply with all federal, state, and company safety requirements. • Project & Department Support: Provide project controls and operational support to Development, Engineering & Construction (DE&C) project teams across the full project lifecycle. • Project Controls: Manage project setup and close‑out, authorization and procurement processes, cost and schedule tracking, forecasting and reporting, baseline and change order administration, audits, and budget oversight. • Processes & Continuous Improvement: Support the development, implementation, and administration of project standards, systems, and metrics to improve efficiency, accuracy, execution, and compliance. • Project Lifecycle & Commercial Support: Assist with project development, interconnection, permitting, contracting, and execution activities, including commercial initiatives such as entity formation, joint ventures, partnerships, financing, and M&A support. Minimum Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of relevant experience OR advanced degree/certification (MBA, MS, CPA, CFA) and 5+ years of experience, with demonstrated expertise in Project Controls and knowledge of project development, financing, accounting, contracting, construction management, and O&M. • Experience leading or supporting large, complex capital or infrastructure projects. • Strong understanding of operational excellence, including processes, systems, metrics, and continuous improvement. • Proven leadership, mentoring, and cross‑functional collaboration skills across remote, office, and field environments. • Excellent communication, decision‑making, and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines. • Advanced systems proficiency, including: • Excel (advanced formulas, data linking, VBA), PowerPoint, Word • Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint/OneDrive), WebEx, Zoom • Microsoft Project or Primavera • SAP S/4HANA or similar ERP/CMMS • Oracle forecasting/reporting tools (FPR, HPM, HFM) Preferred Qualifications and Degree/Certifications: • Strongly Preferred: Advanced Degree/Certification or equivalent Industry experience pertaining to Business, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Construction Management, Data Science or certification (ie: Masters, MBA, CPA, CFA, or certificate) • OSHA 30 Certification- (Will be required to obtain certification upon hire) • PMI/PMP Certification • AACE Certification • Six Sigma Certification Working Conditions: • Results- Oriented Environment • Houston office has an open office environment • Time worked outside of normal hours may be required as business needs dictate. • Occasional travel to various sites/business meeting locations as required to support needs. Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Ability to take initiative, be a self-starter, and work independently and effectively • Extremely organized and proficient • High-energy, team player with an aptitude for building successful relationships with employees of • all levels including corporate partners as well as external stakeholders • Commercial Experience relating to Partnerships, Contracting, Permitting, Financing • Project Acquisition, Sales & Integration, and Entity Formation & Dissolution • Experience Financial Modeling/Estimating/Scheduling for Capital Projects • Change Management/Process Improvement Experience • Business Strategy Experience • ERP System Implementation (ie SAP) • Familiarity with Project Mgmt Software (ie InEight, Procore, Sage100, FIeldwire, Spectrum, etc) • Familiarity with BIM Systems (AutoCAD/Revit/Trimble etc) • Designing/Maintaining Self-Service Reports: Power BI/Spotfire/Tableau • Data/BI/Automation Tools: VBA, C, C++, SQL, MATLAB, Python etc. • Advanced M365 Configuration: (SharePoint, MSTeams, Flow, Azure, Forms, PowerApps, Power Automate Physical Requirements (Demand and Frequency): • Ability to work in an office, plant, and field environment (or at home as applicable). - Frequency, Daily • Ability to walk around construction and plant sites and spend time outdoors standing, bending, and walking. - Frequency, Occasional 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/Vet/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills. Official description on file with Talent.