Analyst, Business Operations Transformation

The Aes Corp - Torrance, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Torrance, CA

Utilities

About the position

The Analyst, Business Operations Transformation will work under the guidance of the Senior Manager of Business Operations Transformation and the Senior Director of Continuous Improvement. This role is pivotal in supporting the team of business operations specialists to enable the ongoing enhancement of AES Global Renewables. The Analyst will focus on enhancing people development, processes, technology, systems, and procedures, collectively referred to as 'ways of working'. These enhancements will align with the Global Renewables Scale to Grow (GRS2G) program objectives, which include supporting AES' Global Renewables business growth at scale, increasing the rate of on-time/on-budget performance of renewable energy project delivery, and improving the quality of the experience of AES Renewables personnel. In this role, the Analyst will gain a comprehensive understanding of the AES Global Renewables Organization and will have opportunities to collaborate with all functional groups within AES Global Renewables. The Analyst will support the areas of organizational improvement necessary to maintain AES Global Renewables as an industry-leading provider of renewable energy and decarbonization solutions. This position is designed for individuals who are ready to contribute to a company that is not just adapting to change but actively driving it, as AES is committed to shaping a sustainable future through innovation and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support in identifying, planning, and communicating areas for improvement by gathering insights from across the company.
• Assist in synthesizing findings and making recommendations for ways of working improvements.
• Support in designing and facilitating workstreams using the GRS2G methodology with cross-functional groups.
• Assist in planning and facilitating quarterly GRS2G improvement workshops.
• Support Workstreams and Workstream Leaders in developing quarterly sprint improvement plans.
• Assist cross-functional teams in delivering improvements through agile/scrum methodologies, including bi-weekly stand-up calls and weekly progress reporting.
• Draft and create critical business operations documents and supporting materials such as processes, procedures, policies, and charters.
• Assist in identifying and engaging senior business leaders for key business decisions.
• Use facilitation techniques in GRS2G workstreams to champion collaboration and critical thinking.
• Report on the progress of improvement workstreams to ensure quarterly objectives and deliverables are met.
• Work closely with workstream leaders and the AES Renewables Change Management Team to ensure new ways of working are communicated and adopted.
• Support the development of Change Management plans and identify change impact audiences.
• Assist in building educational materials and designing training materials for new ways of working.
• Support in developing communications strategies to ensure broad understanding of changes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts, Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or equivalent.
• 2 years of direct experience in organizational change/process management and/or business consulting preferred.
• Inquisitive with capable analytical and problem-solving skills, adept at systems-level thinking, and possessing a 'Growth Mindset'.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of managing healthy conflict while maintaining interpersonal business relationships.
• Training or accreditation in Lean Six Sigma and/or Agile Methodologies is a plus.
• Experience with digital management systems and/or Artificial Intelligence is a plus.
• PMP certification or PMI experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of the energy industry and renewable generation technologies is a plus.
• Solid Microsoft Office 365 knowledge including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, OneNote, and SharePoint, required; capabilities in SAP ERP implementation is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Training or accreditation in Lean Six Sigma and/or Agile Methodologies.
• Experience with digital management systems and/or Artificial Intelligence.
• PMP certification or PMI experience.
• Knowledge of the energy industry and renewable generation technologies.

Benefits

• 401(k) eligibility
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off including vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Annual bonus potential
• Flexible work arrangements