Director Transformation Office

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.    Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.    Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce. At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.     JOB SUMMARY   The Director, Transformation Office is responsible for leading the enterprise Transformation Office and ensuring the organization’s most critical strategic initiatives are executed with rigor, transparency, and sustained business impact. This role serves as the central owner of the transformation portfolio, translating strategic priorities into executable initiatives, driving disciplined delivery, and ensuring expected benefits are realized and embedded into the business. Operating as a senior execution leader and strategic partner to executive leadership, the Director establishes governance, prioritization, and performance management across initiatives while enabling cross-functional leaders to deliver results. The Director ensures the Transformation Office functions as a results-driven execution engine, not a reporting function.   KEY RESPONSIBILTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS   Enterprise Transformation Leadership

Lead the enterprise Transformation Office, setting the execution standards, operating rhythm, and expectations for initiative delivery and value realization. Translate corporate strategy and leadership priorities into a clear, integrated transformation roadmap. Ensure alignment across initiatives, avoiding duplication, managing interdependencies, and optimizing enterprise capacity. Act as a trusted thought partner and advisor to senior leaders on execution risks, trade-offs, and decision-making.

Portfolio Governance & Prioritization

Lead coordination of the end-to-end transformation portfolio, including intake, prioritization, sequencing, and resourcing of initiatives. Establish and maintain governance forums that drive accountability, timely decisions, and issue escalation. Partner with Finance and business leaders to define success metrics, track benefits, and validate realized value. Continuously assess portfolio performance and recommend adjustments to maximize enterprise impact.

Execution Oversight & Value Realization

Ensure initiatives progress from approved plans through implementation and into sustained operational outcomes. Hold initiative owners and workstream leaders accountable for delivery commitments and realized benefits. Proactively identify execution risks, capacity constraints, and change impacts, intervening as needed to keep initiatives on track. Reinforce disciplined execution practices across planning, delivery, reporting, and retrospectives.

Leadership & Team Development

Build, lead, and develop a high-performing Transformation Office team, including project/program managers and analysts. Set clear expectations, coach execution leaders, and foster a culture of ownership, transparency, and continuous improvement. Serve as a role model for enterprise collaboration, constructive challenge, and results-oriented leadership.

Executive Communication & Stakeholder Management

Provide clear, concise, and actionable updates to executive leadership on transformation progress, risks, and outcomes. Translate complex portfolio data into insights that support informed decision-making. Partner closely with functional and regional leaders to ensure