OPERATIONAL READINESS AND IMPROVEMENT MANAGER (FMD) | IGNITIS RENEWABLES

We are currently looking for a new colleague to join the Operational Readiness & Business Improvement team of the Ignitis Renewables this role you will establish and lead the Operational Readiness & Business Improvement function across multiple countries ensuring new assets systems processes and organizational structures are fully prepared for operations while driving business improvement process excellence digital readiness and change management across the O&M organization. If that speaks to you wed be happy to welcome you to our team!

Take YOUR part in #EnergySmart! 

You will contribute to secure and green energy ecosystem creation by:

• Establishing leading and developing the Operational Readiness & Business Improvement function and supervising a team of project managers and subject-matter experts across multiple countries;
• Developing and executing the O&M Business Improvement Strategy driving organizational maturity process harmonization transformation initiatives and continuous improvement across the organization;
• Defining governing and continuously improving the O&M Operational Readiness framework including stage-gates acceptance criteria readiness reviews governance standards and structured handovers into operations;
• Coordinating deliverables across people processes systems data HSSE documentation permits warranties and contractual obligations to ensure operational readiness throughout the asset lifecycle;
• Defining and governing O&M operational and managerial processes maintaining process architecture process flows procedures and documentation standards across all operating countries;
• Identifying process inefficiencies evaluating their operational and financial impact and leading cross-functional improvement initiatives that enhance OPEX EBITDA reliability compliance and operational performance;
• Establishing and maintaining O&M maturity frameworks defining maturity targets and coordinating projects required to strengthen operational capabilities and governance;
• Leading digital readiness and adoption initiatives including Asset Management Systems (AMS/CMMS) and future digital platforms ensuring data quality system governance user readiness and successful implementation;
• Driving organizational change management through communication training stakeholder engagement and people readiness to ensure successful adoption of new systems processes and ways of working;
• Providing governance executive reporting and multi-country coordination while ensuring alignment adoption and compliance with operational readiness process management business improvement and change-management standards across the O&M organization.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering Industrial or Systems Engineering Energy Business Management or a related field. Project Management certification or MBA would be considered an advantage;
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in O&M asset management renewable energy industrial utility or similar environments;
• Proven experience establishing new functions building and leading teams and managing professionals across multiple locations or countries;
• Strong experience leading operational readiness business improvement transformation process optimization or organizational change initiatives;
• Proven track record managing complex multi-stakeholder programs and aligning leadership teams around governance frameworks operational standards and common objectives;
• Strong understanding of stage-gate governance operational readiness frameworks process management organizational maturity development and cross-functional handover governance;
• Experience with O&M information systems including AMS/CMMS platforms master data management system governance UAT migrations and digital adoption initiatives. Experience with OMEGA 365 or similar platforms is an advantage;
• Good understanding of renewable energy operations asset management principles HSSE requirements technical compliance standards and governance frameworks such as ISO 55001;
• Strong analytical data-driven decision-making stakeholder management communication and change management skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive measurable improvements;
• Fluency in English and the ability to work effectively across multiple countries cultures and functions in a complex operational environment.

Additional Information :

• To take part in an unfolding energy transformation process to create a 100% secure and green energy ecosystem for both current and future generations
• International team that is working on dynamic renewable energy projects
• A hybrid work model (32) and flexible working hours
• Extensive learning and qualification enhancement programs
• Attention to physical and emotional health: wellness mentor initiatives and psychological support etc. 
• Additional paid days for health improvement short-term illness volunteering and accumulated work experience.

Join a growing and increasingly international team of energy smart people united by a common purpose. We all play our part in creating a 100 % secure and green energy ecosystem for current and future generations.

And the way to achieve this is certainly not to wait for the perfect moment. We believe that the power to act comes from the charge we bring to our work every day. United by purpose. Owning the challenge. Passion for reinvention. Pursuing excellence. These are our mindsets. Together they yield the energy that drives everything we do. The energy generated by our choices. If you are guided by the same mindsets we look forward to welcoming you to our team!

As we pursue our strategic goals to increase gender balance in Ignitis Group we are indicating f/m/d next to job titles meaning we welcome candidates of all genders female male or diverse.

Ignitis Group ensures equal opportunities. We welcome all applicants and do not discriminate against race religion gender sexual orientation or gender identity age disability or other personal traits unrelated to work obligations.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time