RWE Americas, LLC To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent Functional area: Operations & Maintenance Remuneration: Exempt The Sr Asset Onboarding Manager coordinates the onboarding of utility-scale renewable energy assets (Solar, Wind and BESS) during the transition from Construction to Operations to ensure efficient integration of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and Independent System Operator (ISO) market registration activities.
Role Responsibilities:
Coordinates the onboarding activities of multiple internal and external teams to ensure PPA and ISO commercialization aspects of new projects are optimized during transition from Construction to Operations Critical Path Management: Maintains the master project transition schedule, tracking dependencies between construction milestones and contractual obligations
Interdepartmental Alignment: Convenes and leads regular alignment meetings between Construction, Engineering, Operations, Commercial Ops, Market Operations and Asset Management to synchronize timelines for both PPA and ISO onboarding Issue Escalation Hub: Serves as the primary point of contact for resolving cross-departmental bottlenecks or resource constraints that threaten the project\'s timeline Information Handover Management: Coordinates the collection, indexing, and digital transfer of as-built drawings, operations manuals, and warranties from the construction team to the long-term Operations & Maintenance (O&M) staff Job Requirements and Experience: Bachelors or advanced degrees in Engineering or Business and Finance Project Management certification also a plus Minimum 8 years of proven experience Renewable Energy Industry Experience: Utility-Scale Exposure: Direct experience working on large-scale solar, wind, or battery energy storage systems (BESS) greater than 20MW Asset Management or EPC: Background working either for a renewable energy developer/owner, an Independent Power Producer (IPP), or a major EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) contractor ISO/RTO Grid Integration Experience: Market Registration: Direct experience navigating the formal asset registration pipeline for at least one major ISO/RTO (e.g., CAISO, ERCOT, PJM, MISO, SPP) Commercial & Contractual Experience: PPA Operationalization: Experience reading, interpreting, and implementing complex Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and hedge contracts
Milestone Tracking: History of managing specific commercial project milestones, such as Initial Synchronization, Trial Operation, and Commercial Operation Date (COD) Cross-Functional Coordination Experience: Matrix Environment: Proven track record of leading by influence rather than direct authority, managing inputs from diverse teams like Legal, Engineering, Construction, and Trading Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage customer relationships 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 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 93461 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. Yes
