Sr Manager, Asset Management

RWE

$137K — $185K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Sciences, Business, or Engineering; Master's degree preferred
  • At least 7 years of experience in asset management activities
  • Proven leadership experience with team management
  • Experience in building strategic relationships with project partners
  • Proficient in negotiating and managing commercial contracts
  • Broad expertise in commercial and operational management across portfolios
  • Solid understanding of financial, contractual, and technical aspects of asset management

Responsibilities

  • Lead cross-functional strategy and execution for high-value renewable energy assets
  • Develop and deliver annual and midterm business plans, including budgeting and performance targets
  • Act as primary business owner for assigned assets to maximize profitability and minimize risk
  • Collaborate with various departments to drive strategic improvements and standardize practices
  • Oversee compliance, vendor management, and risk mitigation strategies
  • Initiate projects to optimize asset operations and reduce operational expenses
  • Represent the company in stakeholder discussions related to performance and regulatory compliance

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance
  • 401(k) matching contributions
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Education Assistance
  • Parental Leave
  • Paid time off and recognized holidays
  • Eligibility for short-term incentives
Full Job Description
RWE Americas, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Operations & Maintenance
Remuneration: Exempt

RWE Americas' Asset Management department is accountable for the commercial success of a 13+ GW portfolio of renewable energy assets including wind, solar, and battery storage, located throughout North America. Through close collaboration with Operations & Maintenance, Engineering and various Financial stakeholders, the team drives tactical and strategic initiatives optimizing the performance of all assets.

The Senior Manager, Asset Management for the West region will be responsible for a portfolio of 6-10 utility scale solar and battery storage projects in California, Nevada and Arizona and to coordinate the effort of multiple asset analysts reporting directly to the position.

Role Responsibilities:
  • Leads cross-functional strategy and execution for a complex or high value portfolio of renewable energy assets
  • Owns development and delivery of annual business plans and midterm plans, including budgeting, staffing, and performance targets
  • Acts as the primary business owner for assigned assets, accountable for maximizing profitability and minimizing risk
  • Collaborates across departments (e.g., HSE, Procurement, Operations) to drive strategic improvements and standardize best practices
  • Oversees contract compliance, vendor management, and risk mitigation strategies at a portfolio level
  • Drives initiatives to optimize asset operations, reduce OPEX, and extend asset life where feasible
  • Represents the company in key stakeholder conversations and external forums related to performance or regulatory compliance


Job Requirements and Experience:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Sciences, Business, or Engineering required; Master's degree preferred
  • Minimum 7 years' proven experience in related asset management activities
  • Proven experience leading people and a team
  • Demonstrated experience in building strategic relationships with internal and external project partners and stakeholders
  • Experience in negotiating and managing commercial contracts with an understanding of contract law and typical commercial contractual arrangements required for renewable generation assets
  • Broad portfolio-level expertise in commercial and operational management
  • Integrates financial, contractual, and technical insights to improve outcomes
  • Applies asset management best practices and tools effectively across multiple sites
  • Accountable for assigned projects commercial and operational performance
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage customer relationships
  • Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space
  • Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines
  • Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
  • Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
  • Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts
  • Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
  • This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWEA offices and field locations
  • Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time


Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americas is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in Illinois is $137,000 - $185,000. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.

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.

Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 92456. Any questions? Contact HR: [email protected]

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