Sr Flexible Solutions Development Manager

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

Functional area: Project Development
Remuneration: Exempt

Who is RWE RWE is a global energy company and one of the worlds leading renewable energy companies with the goal of investing billions of dollars in the U.S. in the next decade.

We are expanding our Project Development team to serve the growing demand for energy from large load customers in the United States. This includes originating and developing sites for data center load customers and combining gas-fired power generation with our core business of power generation through solar wind and battery storage. RWE develops owns and operates all generation assets while taking care of development steps only for the data center site including land electrical interconnection utilities and permits thereby accelerating the customers speed to interconnection and power. The Project Development team closely collaborates with other internal functions (e.g. utility-scale renewable development) and external stakeholders to identify and develop the best sites for our expanding project portfolio. The Senior Manager of Project Development oversees project development activities from project origination and will support in taking financial investment decisions for data center sites and natural gas generation assets.

We are looking for individuals with experience in energy infrastructure project development specifically natural gas development expertise while other experience e.g. in renewables data center or other conventional generation is a plus. If youre excited about helping RWE to expand its portfolio to serve new market needs we look forward to speaking with you.

Role Responsibilities:

• Manage and prioritize a regional or technology-specific pipeline of data center and flexible generation projects from early-stage development to FID
• Create and implement development strategies including market entry partnership opportunities and risk mitigation approaches
• Mentor project developers providing oversight on deliverables timelines and quality control
• Develop project-level and portfolio-level capital budgets and development schedules
• Oversee large external consultant teams performing environmental studies engineering work and permitting
• Represent RWE in formal engagements with transmission providers state and local permitting bodies and utility commissions
• Monitor policy and regulatory changes relevant to load and flexible generation applications (e.g. tax incentives interconnection rules etc.) and translate them into project strategy
• Provide recommendations to senior leadership on project viability strategic pivots and investment decisions
• Lead competitive intelligence and market analysis efforts to shape project origination priorities
• Act as a regional or functional point of contact for resolving major permitting or interconnection challenges

Job Requirements and Experience:

• Bachelor degree in engineering business economics or other relevant field; Masters degree a plus
• Minimum 7 years of work experience in the development of large infrastructure projects ideally in natural gas assets renewables data centers other conventional power generation or the broader energy industry with a proven track record
• Expertise in land owner negotiation real estate agreement creation and management
• Market knowledge: Interprets implications of policy grid infrastructure and macroeconomic factors to data center and flexible generation growth potential
• Development expertise: Advanced expertise in technology-specific development strategies permitting pathways and financial drivers
• Analysis & Decisions: Resolves strategic development bottlenecks and regulatory hurdles
• Prioritization: Balances competing priorities across a regional or national portfolio
• Internal communication: Coordinates multi-project development efforts across legal finance engineering commercial and other relevant teams
• External representation: Leads and shapes interactions with consultants external regulators utilities and strategic partners
• Other considerations: Pragmatic and solution-oriented attitude. Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office and other project management tools such as Salesforce and ArcGIS for project portfolio management. Willingness to travel based on project-related necessities

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americasis unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in Chicago is $150000 - $190000. 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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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 RWEs 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 2000 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.

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.