Manager, Asset Optimization

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

Functional area: Operations & Maintenance
Remuneration: Exempt

Reporting to the Director, Asset Optimization, the Manager, Asset Optimization is responsible for overseeing performance and operational improvement initiatives within the Operations & Asset Management department. This role combines leadership and strategic performance management of the Operations business including influence of multi-disciplinary teams, and promoting a high-performing, collaborative and engaged team culture; delivering continuously improving, data-driven results; implementing innovative best business practices; and driving operational improvement initiatives. 

Role Responsibilities:

• Drive Operational Improvement Initiatives
  • Ensure effective initiative identification, business case validation, and prioritization with O&M/Asset Management stakeholders and relevant business partners (considering relative value at stake and ease of implementation) 
  • Collaborate effectively with initiative sponsors/owners developing and utilizing status tracking accountability toolkits and stewardship mechanisms 
  • Steward overall initiative tracking to ensure implementation planning, execution, and bottom-line value capture are on-track or escalated for appropriate intervention as needed to meet targets
• Performance Monitoring:
  • Establish and enhance KPIs and dashboards to monitor and drive data-informed decisions that influence asset health, reliability, and efficiency
  • Conduct detailed analysis of operational data to identify trends and prioritize areas for improvement
• Team Development:
  • Contribute to the development of a high-performing asset optimization team
  • Provide mentorship and development opportunities to staff across the organization, fostering a culture of accountability and innovation
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Partner with teams including Finance, Operations, Asset Management, Engineering as well as capital project and other support functions to ensure data-driven decisions
  • Lead efforts to standardize asset management processes and tools across the organization 

Job Requirements and Experiences:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field; advanced degree preferred
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Asset Optimization, Operations, Project/Program Management or a related field
• Strong leadership experience with demonstrated ability to influence and motivate teams
• Continuous improvement in operations or manufacturing environments 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
• Strategic and analytical thinking
• Proficiency in analyzing operational and financial data to inform decision-making
• Safety – Promotes safety for all at all times
• Leadership – Demonstrates the ability to effectively enlist and energize stakeholders in a shared vision and to direct, align and inspire the actions of others in bringing about transformational growth and a high-performing team culture
• Commitment to Results – A systems thinker who is customer-focused and goal-driven, action-oriented and innovative; translates broad goals into achievable steps; anticipates, solves problems and takes advantage of opportunities; a self-starter and team-player
• Interpersonal Skills – Builds strong and effective relationships with all stakeholders through effective communication, personal leadership and demonstrated commitment to the success of the organization
• Flexibility – Able to quickly make the necessary plan adjustments to respond to changing internal and external business conditions: for example, changing customer needs, competitors, shifting internal goals, functional misalignments, etc.
• Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook)
• This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWECE office and field locations
• Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time

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 90055.

Any questions? Contact HR:  rwece_recruiting@rwe.com

We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected 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.