Director, Portfolio Management

RWE Clean Energy, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Business Development
Remuneration: Exempt

The Director, Portfolio Management will be responsible for overseeing and managing RWE Clean Energy's portfolio of utility-scale renewable energy projects throughout the development stage. This role involves supporting setting & tracking of KPIs, regular reporting on portfolio health and advancement, and critical assessment of project viability & risks as projects approach an investment decision. The Portfolio Manager will work closely with stakeholders from various departments across RWECE and executive leadership to drive project success and deliver value to stakeholders.

Role Responsibilities:

• Translate mid to long-term strategic national targets (organic and inorganic) to the regional level, and drive implementation
• Independently lead analysis and report progress on portfolio KPIs to assess pipeline strength or deficiencies relative to national targets
• Manage portfolio of pipeline data, and related budgets (incl. providing assistance in forecasting), conducting required quality checks to assure accuracy and comparability across region
• Facilitate implementation of strategic initiatives, e.g. new digital tools, or standards
• Lead development-focused process optimization initiatives
• Align key organizational functions, including executive leadership, around upcoming investment decisions, perform risk assessments on late state development projects, and track open items
• Provide support to executive management level, incl. preparation of information and decision-material
• Lead strategic projects under the directive of the SVP Utility-Scale Development
• Provide leadership through market knowledge to both developers and regional /national leadership
• Enable regional stakeholders to meet communicated targets, and ensure best practice exchanges
• Act as a sparring partner for junior team members on all portfolio management topics
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the portfolio management team

Job Requirements and Experiences:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred

• Minimum of 15 years experience in portfolio management, project development, or a related role within the renewable energy sector

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Proficiency in Excel and project management tools
• This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWECE office and possibly field locations
• Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time

Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in Illinois is $180,000 - $220,000. 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.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No matter who you are, we welcome your application irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

RWE Clean Energy is one of the biggest names in the US renewables industry – and No.2 in solar. With a 1,500-strong team, the business has over 15 years’ experience of developing, constructing and operating renewable energy facilities, and ambitious plans for the future.

As part of the RWE Group’s Growing Green strategy to expand globally its green portfolio to more than 65 GW of installed capacity and to invest globally more than EUR 55 billion gross by 2030, RWE Clean Energy is determined to significantly increase its operating asset base in the U.S. This is backed by a project pipeline of more than 24 GW in onshore wind, solar and battery storage which provides for one of the largest development platforms in the United States.

Every project brings constantly-evolving technical, practical and social challenges – and drives a culture where everybody thrives, has fun and feels excited by each day. Our financial stability also means you’ll have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies – and continuously improve, together.