Sr Lease Analyst Manager

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

Functional area: Legal / Compliance
Remuneration: Non-Exempt

The Senior Manager, Lease Asset Management serves as a subject matter expert (SME) for lease administration across RWE’s solar, battery energy storage (BESS), and other renewable portfolios in development, construction, and operations. This position manages the lease administration function across a portfolio of work or business unit, manages complex leases and portfolios, supports IFRS reporting, and drives functional improvements to the tools, SOPs, documentation, and workflows that support lease compliance. Acting as SME for Construction and Operation Portfolios (leading reporting, system improvements, and audits), the Senior Manager applies expert judgment to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and coordination of the function, serves as a liaison with business units, and engages strategically with internal and external stakeholders

Role Responsibilities:

• Serve as the department’s SME on lease administration system, SOPs, documentation, and workflows, applying expert judgment to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and coordination of the function across development, construction, and operations portfolios
• Manage the lease administration function across a portfolio of work or business unit, managing complex leases and portfolios to ensure compliance with all payment obligations and contractual terms of RWE’s site control agreements
• Analyze and interpret complex and non-standard lease language to identify construction, and operational payment calculations and schedule requirements
• Oversee and perform review of title documents (deeds, probate, etc.) to interpret complex ownership structures and identify legal descriptions, ensuring ownership and payee records are accurate
• Support IFRS reporting and assist Finance and Accounting with budgeting, forecasting, and accruals related to site control agreements by ensuring lease data, payment schedules, and obligations are complete, accurate, and delivered on time
• Lead internal and external lease audits, coordinating with auditors and accounting, preparing supporting documentation, and implementing corrective actions to resolve findings
• Establish and maintain data standards for critical lease data points; oversee the collection, cleanup, and upload of data into the lease management system, including onboarding of acquired projects and portfolios, and perform quality checks to maintain data integrity
• Serve as liaison with business units, including Real Estate/Development, Legal, Finance, Accounting, and GIS, and participate in cross-functional working groups to coordinate lease-related needs and initiatives
• Lead team initiatives and provide training, coaching, and quality review for Lease Analysts and junior staff on tools, templates, systems, and procedures
• Develop and deliver system-generated and ad hoc reports, metrics, and dashboards (e.g., Power BI) for leadership and internal and external users to support strategic decision-making
• Lead data analytics for the lease portfolio, using Power BI, advanced Excel, and land management systems such as IrthLand (aka GeoAMPS) to analyze lease, payment, and obligation data, identify trends and discrepancies, and deliver insights that support compliance, forecasting, and leadership decision-making
• Engage strategically with internal and external stakeholders, handling escalated landowner matters as needed while demonstrating thorough knowledge of portfolio payment terms
• Evaluate and adopt new tools, applications, and processes as the portfolio grows and the needs of the Company change

Job Requirements and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Paralegal certificate or land management experience preferred
• Minimum 7 years of experience in lease administration, contract management, and/or asset management
• Experience with data analytics using Power BI, advanced Excel, and land management systems such as IrthLand (aka GeoAMPS)
• Experience with title and survey review required
• Demonstrated SME-level knowledge of lease management systems, including system improvements, process design, or onboarding of acquired portfolios
• Experience supporting lease audits and IFRS lease reporting, or working closely with Finance and Accounting on budgeting, forecasting, and accruals, preferred
• Direct experience in the renewable energy industry (solar, BESS, wind) preferred
• Ability to evaluate and interpret complex legal contracts, lease language and title documents
• Expert knowledge of lease administration tools such as IrthLand (aka GeoAMPS), SOPs, documentation, and workflows, with the judgment to improve efficiency, accuracy, and coordination
• High attention to detail and analytical review of data sets, formulas, and lease language
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (ability to compile, sort, analyze, and merge data from multiple sources using functions and formulas); excellent proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
• Knowledge of land management applications, Power BI, and/or SQL a plus
• Strong leadership and written and verbal communication skills,
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and engage strategically with stakeholders across business units
• Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks, priorities, and deliverables
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to coach and develop others
• Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, with strong problem-solving abilities
• Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts
• Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space

Work Environment: 

This position is an office-based role. The employee 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.

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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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 Americas, a subsidiary of RWE, is a US-based energy company that is helping to meet the growing demand for energy across the United States. Backed by RWE’s 125-year global legacy of managing diverse power assets, RWE Americas operates approximately 13 GW of power projects across 27 states. With a talented workforce of 2,000 employees, RWE Americas develops, constructs and operates wind, solar and battery storage projects that safely deliver affordable, reliable electricity to our customers. Committed to responsible development, RWE Americas invests in local and rural communities, creating jobs and partnering with stakeholders to support and strengthen the places where we live and work. Learn more about how RWE Americas is generating impact at americas.rwe.com.

At RWE Americas, we foster a culture defined by our Essential Behaviors – Have Courage, Create Impact and Actively Collaborate. We encourage bold thinking and continuous learning, and we value ownership, resilience and inclusion in everything we do. When you join us, you become part of a team that supports your development, respects your contributions and celebrates shared success. This is a place where you can grow your career and make a meaningful difference.