Hiring: Analyst, Planning & Performance Company: NRG Energy Location: Houston, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 10:28:04 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Agile, Scrum About the job Experience: •5 years of experience in business analysis, product owner, project coordination, or similar roles. Required Skills: •Curiosity & Growth Mindset: Always asking questions, eager to learn, and comfortable with not having all the answers. •Adaptability: Able to navigate gray areas and help define the role as it evolves. •Relationship Builder: Skilled at connecting with stakeholders and fostering trust. •Political Savvy: Understands organizational dynamics and can work effectively within them. •Confidence & Resourcefulness: Comfortable admitting what they don’t know and proactive in finding answers. •Clear Communicator: Able to translate business needs into language IT understands and vice versa. •Facilitate discussions between business units to explore AI opportunities and alternative solutions (automation, process improvement). •Gather and document requirements, processes, and business cases for AI-related initiatives. Qualifications: •Early-career professional with 2–5 years of experience in business analysis, product owner, project coordination, or similar roles. •Basic understanding of AI concepts and automation tools; ability to translate business needs into technical language. •Strong curiosity and willingness to learn; comfortable navigating ambiguity and evolving responsibilities. •Excellent communication & facilitation skills; able to build relationships & influence across teams. •Confidence in asking questions and resourcefulness in finding answers. •Demonstrated capacity to present findings and recommendations clearly to leadership. •Operational familiarity with Agile/Scrum and product ownership (backlog management, sprint planning, writing user stories); a Scrum Product Owner certification (e.g., PSPO) is a plus or can be obtained on the job. •Comfortable managing several concurrent workstreams and coordinating cross-functional technical teams, while keeping business stakeholders informed and aligned. •Hybrid work environment (Friday Remote) •Some overtime required as special projects arise Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!