RWE Americas, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Operations & Maintenance
Remuneration: Exempt

Reporting to the Director, Asset Optimization, the Asset Optimization Director (IC) serves as a senior strategic and technical leader and recognized subject matter expert responsible for shaping, translating, and driving execution of the asset optimization strategy. This role partners closely with the broader Operations & Asset Management organization and senior leadership to convert strategic priorities into actionable programs, initiatives, and targeted actions that deliver measurable outcomes.

Operating within a partnership model, this position leads portfolio-level problem solving and strategic performance management with a high degree of autonomy, owning cross-functional collaboration, structuring complex bodies of work, and co-designing and implementing solutions with stakeholders. The Director (IC) leverages influence across multi-disciplinary teams to drive alignment and results, while ensuring work is grounded in clear ownership, alignment, and value realization, and identifying systemic performance opportunities across the portfolio through cross-functional insight.

Role Responsibilities:

• Strategy Translation & Execution
  • Translate asset optimization strategy into prioritized programs, initiatives, and targeted actions aligned to portfolio performance objectives
  • Define execution roadmaps, success metrics, and value tracking approaches to ensure end-to-end delivery and value realization
• Portfolio-Level Problem Solving
  • Lead resolution of the most complex, cross-functional challenges impacting asset performance
  • Structure ambiguous problems and deliver scalable, repeatable solutions
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Alignment
  • Own integration across functions, aligning stakeholders on priorities, dependencies, and sequencing of work
  • Drive coordinated execution and eliminate fragmentation across work
• Solution Co-Design & Delivery
  • Co-design and drive implementation of practical, scalable solutions with stakeholders
  • Support execution of complex or stalled work to ensure sustained impact
• Partnership Model & Influence
  • Operate within the AO partnership model, supporting clear ownership and alignment across stakeholders
  • Influence senior leaders through structured insights, recommendations, and trade-offs
• Team Development:
  • Contribute to the development of a high-performing asset optimization function

Job Requirements and Experiences:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field required; advanced degree preferred
• Minimum 11 years of experience in Asset Management, Operations, Strategy or a related field
• Strong leadership experience with demonstrated ability to manage and motivate teams
• Minimum 4 years of supervisory and managerial experience; demonstrated leadership skills with solid track record of accountability and delivery of results
• Strong working knowledge of budgeting, project management, and cost management tools, processes and software
• Proven ability to lead, develop and provide training, feedback, performance management, coaching and mentoring to others
• Safety Leadership - Promotes safety as a core value at all times and ensures safety principles are embedded in decision-making and operational practices
• Strategic & Analytical Thinking - Ability to translate high-level strategy into actionable programs, initiatives, and targeted actions that deliver measurable outcomes
• Complex Problem Solving - Leads resolution of ambiguous, high-impact challenges by structuring problems and developing scalable, repeatable solutions
• Asset Optimization Expertise - Demonstrates deep knowledge of asset performance drivers, KPIs, and optimization methodologies; applies this expertise to drive portfolio-level performance improvements
• Enterprise Perspective & Insight Generation - Leverages cross-functional insight to identify systemic issues and portfolio-level opportunities, driving actionable, high-impact outcomes
• Cross-Functional Leadership & Influence - Proven ability to influence and align stakeholders across functions and levels, driving outcomes without formal authority
• Portfolio-Level Performance Management - Strong capability in defining performance frameworks, analyzing operational and financial data, and driving value realization
• Communication & Executive Presence - Effectively communicates insights, recommendations, and trade-offs to senior leaders; builds credibility and trust across the organization
• Stakeholder Leadership & Relationship Management - Demonstrates the ability to enlist and energize stakeholders around a shared vision, building strong relationships and fostering collaboration across teams
• Commitment to Results - A systems thinker who is goal-driven, action-oriented, and accountable; translates objectives into execution and delivers sustained outcomes
• Continuous Improvement Mindset - Champions innovation, learning, and adoption of best practices to enhance performance and efficiency
• Business & Financial Acumen - Strong understanding of operational and financial drivers of asset performance, including cost, revenue, and value optimization
• Adaptability & Flexibility - Able to adjust plans and priorities in response to changing business conditions, stakeholder needs, and organizational dynamics
• People Development & Mentorship - Provides coaching and mentorship across the organization, contributing to capability building and a high-performing team culture
• Technical & Digital Proficiency - Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook) and ability to leverage tools and analytics to support decision-making

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

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