Kathleen Cassard
Strategic Planning | Enterprise Transformation | Program & Project Management | Innovation | M&A
- Role
- Strategic Planning Manager at NRG Energy
- Location
- Houston, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kathleen Cassard
I’m a transformation, program, and project management leader with a proven record of delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives that connect strategy, operations, and technology. I’m passionate about helping organizations navigate change with clarity, purpose, and measurable impact, leading enterprise-wide transformation focused on operational excellence, business integration, and sustainable growth across energy, consulting, and corporate environments.Career Highlights:Led enterprise transformation initiatives that delivered cost savings, efficiency gains, and cultural alignment across multiple business units.Supported merger integration and divestiture efforts, managing due diligence, transition service agreements, and organizational restructuring.Designed and implemented strategic planning frameworks, KPIs, and governance models to enhance execution discipline and transparency.Oversaw deployment of new systems and digital tools to improve operational agility and cross-functional collaboration.Core Skills:Strategic Planning | Transformation Leadership | Project & Program Management | M&A Integration | Change Management | Process Optimization | Cross-Functional Leadership | Stakeholder Engagement | KPI Development | Governance & Reporting
Experience
Strategic Planning Manager
Jan 2025 — Present
Education
Texas McCombs School of Business
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Executive
2016 — 2018
University of Houston-Clear Lake
Master's degree, Engineering Management
2011 — 2013
University of Houston
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Mathematics and Physics
2008
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