Sr. Manager, Asset Optimization

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 Sr. 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

Job Requirements and Experiences:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field required; advanced degree preferred
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Asset Optimization, Operations, or a related field
• Strong leadership experience with demonstrated ability to manage and motivate teams
• Minimum 2 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
• Strategic and analytical thinking
• Proficiency in analyzing operational and financial data to inform decision-making
• 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 change; builds strong and effective relationships with all stakeholders through exceptional communications, personal leadership and commitment to the success of the department and the organization
• Safety – Promotes safety for all at all times
• Leadership – Demonstrates the ability to effectively build credibility with internal and external customers; ability 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 communications, 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 RWEA office and field locations
• 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.

Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 92509
Any questions? Contact HR: rwe_americas_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 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, along with natural gas-powered generation, 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.