Manager, Business Development West

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

Functional area: Business Development
Remuneration: Exempt

The Manager, Business Development West leads the preparation of portfolio optimization activities and materials for the regional development team. This role is responsible for communicating progress on team goals to executive leadership, ensuring project data quality is maintained at all times, and helping drive strategy by coordinating between developers, commercial analysis, power marketing, and interconnection teams. This role will lead M&A evaluation and new market development functions in addition to managing internal reporting and communication.

Role Responsibilities: 

• Develop materials to support strategic decisions, market intelligence, competitive
• assessments, and internal approvals for project gating and investment
• Build strategic rationale to support internal approvals and project gating decisions
• Drive origination and optimization efforts, including managing M&A development due diligence
• Develop reports and dashboards to monitor progress against business goals and OKRs
• Identify emerging trends and risks across target markets
• Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to align market assumptions
• Forecast and communicate upcoming regional approvals and obligations to leadership
• Coordinate regional budgeting and forecasting activities, ensuring QA/QC of inputs and developing budget reports
• Implement strategic tools, standards, and best practices across the development organization

Job Requirements and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree
• M.S. in Data Science, Energy Policy, Finance preferred
• Minimum 5 years renewable energy development experience, preferably in WECC and CAISO
• Demonstrated history of communication with executive leadership 
• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage internal and external customer relationships 
• Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space 
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams 
• Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines 
• Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables 
• Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team 
• Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities 
• Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds 
• Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable 
• Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts 
• 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 California is $140,000 - $180,000. 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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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.