VP, Development and Digital Optimization

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 216000 - 324000

Posted on: 30-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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

Functional area: Process Management; Business Development; Corporate Development / Strategy; Project Development; Project Management; Quality Management; Regulation / Risk Management; Sales / Marketing
Remuneration: Exempt

The Utility-scale Development team at RWE Clean Energy is responsible for initiating developing and acquiring utility-scale Solar Wind and Energy Storage projects in the US and Canada. The VP Development and Digital Optimization ensures the Portfolio Management Process and Digital Optimization of RWECEs development excellence through to COD.

Role Responsibilities:

Reporting to the SVP Head of Utility-scale Development be part of the management team of the Onshore Renewables Development together with the other Regional VPs
Portfolio Management of the Pipeline and Development Operations monitor and evaluate development KPI progression lead coordination of approvals provide reporting across departments ensure OKR reporting QBR
Refine End to End Development process and sync the process across Development RVPs Cross Functional Departments Integrate into Digital Tools and Practices
Manage Development Partnerships and JV Governance 5 Partnerships in coordination with RVP development organization
Digital Tool Development Integration and Efficiency Salesforce SiteTracker GIS Irthland
Lead Coordination Annual / Quarterly Budget Forecasting across 40GW Pipeline

Job Requirements and Experiences:

Bachelors degree in STEM business/economics or relevant fields required
Advanced degree is a plus.
Minimum 18 years of related experience with a bachelors degree; or 15 years and a masters degree; or a PhD with 12 years experience
Minimum 10 years of work experience applicable to renewable energy infrastructure including experience in developing energy infrastructure projects in the US
Track record managing significant digital tools and integration into development process
Management of a Development Pipeline
Strong knowledge in key areas including energy markets prospecting real estate development interconnection permitting environmental project engineering construction management
Hard Digital Fluency in development digital tools: Site Tracker Salesforce GIS Land Management products
Ability to manage multiple teams
Exceptional project management skills
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to manage 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 significant travel 30% and visits to other RWECE 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 Clean Energy 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 or Illinois is $216000 - $324000. 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 candidates 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.

Through its subsidiary RWE Clean Energy RWE is the third largest renewable energy company in the United States with a presence in most U.S. states from coast to coast. RWEs team of about 2000 employees in the U.S. stands ready to help meet the nations growing energy needs. With its homegrown and fastest-to-market product RWE supports the goal of American Energy dominance and independence. To that end RWE Clean Energy is committed to increasing its already strong asset base of over 10 gigawatts of operating wind solar and battery projects focusing on providing high-quality jobs. RWE invests in local and rural communities while strengthening domestic manufacturing supporting the renaissance of American industry. This is complemented by RWEs energy trading business. RWE is also a major offtaker of American liquified natural gas (LNG).

As an energy company with a successful history spanning more than 125 years RWE has an extensive knowledge of the energy markets and an excellent expertise in all major power generation and storage technologies from nuclear coal and gas to hydro batteries wind and solar.

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. As the third largest renewable energy company in the U.S. youll also have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies and continuously improve together.

Required Experience:

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