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Senior Manager, Strategy & Portfolio Optimization
Vistra CorpIrving, TX🇺🇸United StatesPosted 8 Jul 2026
Quick Overview
Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior
Job Description
If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.
Job Summary
As part of the Strategic Planning and Performance Management team, Sr Manager, Strategy & Portfolio Optimization leads end-to-end, executive-visible strategic initiatives that drive profitable growth and long-term value creation in Vistra's residential retail portfolios. Acting as a thought partner to senior leadership, the Senior Manager will frame ambiguous problems, develop rigorous analytical insights, and translate strategy into actionable initiatives across the enterprise for the existing portfolio and growth opportunities.
Job Description
Key Accountabilities
Lead cross-functional teams in assessing acquisition and retention strategic opportunities across the Residential portfolio, driving profitable growth across ERCOT and national markets
Define and lead portfolio-level analytics that inform market positioning, lifecycle strategy, and investment prioritization
Identify, size, and scale high-ROI growth and lifecycle opportunities through deep-dive analytics and experimentation.
Translate data and analysis into clear, fact-based recommendations for senior leadership
Coordinate cross-functional execution of priority initiatives and support transition to sustainable operating ownership
Integrate market, customer, and operational insights into ongoing go-to-market and growth strategy discussions
Build and lead approval of investment-grade business cases for campaigns, revenue initiatives, and enabling technology
Lead, mentor, and develop analytical talent, setting a high bar for insight quality, ownership, and business impact.
Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements
Bachelor's degree in business or related field; MBA or other related advanced degree preferred
8-10 significant professional experience in strategy, financial & data analysis or consulting role; 10+ year preferred
Understanding of general accounting principles
Demonstrated track record of leading cross functional projects with exposure to executive leadership
Experience working in and achieving strong results in a fast paced competitive consumer services business
Experience with Python, SQL and Visualization; comfortable with manipulating and analyzing big data to identify actionable segments and insights
Key Metrics
Drive incremental acquisitions while maintaining profitability throughout customer lifecycle (Gains)
Optimize cross channel sales approaches (CPA, Gains)
Analysts under the Sr Manager should show demonstrable improvement and growth over time
Manage portfolio optimization through customer lifecycle management and customer retention activities (CLV, Unit Margin, Gains)
Develop and implement strategies to drive key performance priorities and outcomes, including profitability and customer count metrics (Profitability, Unit Margin, NPV, PV/I)
Demonstration of effective collaborative relationships with key business stakeholders, peers, and direct reports
Job Family
Marketing
Company
Vistra Retail Operations Company
Locations
Irving, Texas
Texas
We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today!
If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.
It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at to make a request.
Job Summary
As part of the Strategic Planning and Performance Management team, Sr Manager, Strategy & Portfolio Optimization leads end-to-end, executive-visible strategic initiatives that drive profitable growth and long-term value creation in Vistra's residential retail portfolios. Acting as a thought partner to senior leadership, the Senior Manager will frame ambiguous problems, develop rigorous analytical insights, and translate strategy into actionable initiatives across the enterprise for the existing portfolio and growth opportunities.
Job Description
Key Accountabilities
Lead cross-functional teams in assessing acquisition and retention strategic opportunities across the Residential portfolio, driving profitable growth across ERCOT and national markets
Define and lead portfolio-level analytics that inform market positioning, lifecycle strategy, and investment prioritization
Identify, size, and scale high-ROI growth and lifecycle opportunities through deep-dive analytics and experimentation.
Translate data and analysis into clear, fact-based recommendations for senior leadership
Coordinate cross-functional execution of priority initiatives and support transition to sustainable operating ownership
Integrate market, customer, and operational insights into ongoing go-to-market and growth strategy discussions
Build and lead approval of investment-grade business cases for campaigns, revenue initiatives, and enabling technology
Lead, mentor, and develop analytical talent, setting a high bar for insight quality, ownership, and business impact.
Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements
Bachelor's degree in business or related field; MBA or other related advanced degree preferred
8-10 significant professional experience in strategy, financial & data analysis or consulting role; 10+ year preferred
Understanding of general accounting principles
Demonstrated track record of leading cross functional projects with exposure to executive leadership
Experience working in and achieving strong results in a fast paced competitive consumer services business
Experience with Python, SQL and Visualization; comfortable with manipulating and analyzing big data to identify actionable segments and insights
Key Metrics
Drive incremental acquisitions while maintaining profitability throughout customer lifecycle (Gains)
Optimize cross channel sales approaches (CPA, Gains)
Analysts under the Sr Manager should show demonstrable improvement and growth over time
Manage portfolio optimization through customer lifecycle management and customer retention activities (CLV, Unit Margin, Gains)
Develop and implement strategies to drive key performance priorities and outcomes, including profitability and customer count metrics (Profitability, Unit Margin, NPV, PV/I)
Demonstration of effective collaborative relationships with key business stakeholders, peers, and direct reports
Job Family
Marketing
Company
Vistra Retail Operations Company
Locations
Irving, Texas
Texas
We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today!
If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.
It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at to make a request.
Skills
SQL
CPA
Channel Sales
Customer Retention
Performance Management
Python
Strategic Planning
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