Corporate Affairs & Impact Manager
Arlington, TX - USA
Job Summary
Are you ready to be part of a companythatsnot just talking about the future but actively shaping it Join The AES Corporation the largest US-based global power company witha teamof 8300employees across 12 countries.
AES has beenranked #1 byBloombergNEFin renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years providing electricityformillions of peopleworldwide.
We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work rankings across the markets where weoperate. AES was also named one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026 highlighting our dedication to integrity transparency and responsible business practices.
Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institutes Edison Awards in the twenty-first century a distinction honoringglobal leadership in advancing the electric power industry.
Ifyoureready to be part of a companythatsnot just adapting to change but driving it AES is the place for just building a more sustainable futurewerepowering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader inglobalenergy.
This role sits at the intersection of planning coordination and execution supporting the VP of CAI directly while serving as the connective tissue across the CAI team: Stakeholder Relations External Communications and Impact. It is a high-exposure position that works with teams across the organization at both the corporate and business unit level.
The CAI Manager will work at the center of one of the most consequential moments in AESs history as the company executes its Powering the Future strategy. They will help translate strategy into action keep the global CAI team aligned and moving support the VP in high-stakes moments and represent AES externally at events and forums. To do this well the CAI Manager needs to be equally sharp on substance systems and relationships.
This is an accelerated career experience for someone with the drive judgment and intellectual curiosity to make the most of it. The person in this seat will acquire a deep understanding of how a world-class corporate affairs function operates a network that spans industries and geographies and valuable knowledge on the intersection of energy geopolitics stakeholder strategy and corporate transformation as a global energy company navigates one of the most consequential moments in its history.
Strategic Planning and Execution
Support the VP in translating the Powering the Future strategy into actionable CAI priorities working across the three director-led areas to ensure plans are clear sequenced and owned.
Maintain and update the CAI strategy tracker monitoring progress against milestones flagging risks and interdependencies and preparing regular status updates for the VP and the leadership team.
Support the annual planning process for the CAI function working with each director to ensure their area has a clear work plan aligned to the strategy with cross-cutting priorities resourced sequenced and free of duplication.
Support the VP in the planning and execution of high-stakes situations and crisis cases coordinating inputs across the CAI team and other teams in the organization tracking response actions in real time and ensuring the VP has the information and materials needed to lead the response with speed and clarity.
VP Support
Coordinate and prepare every VP engagement from internal leadership reviews to external forums and high-stakes meetings ensuring each is well prepared well timed and purposeful.
Research and prepare briefing materials talking points and background for all senior meetings external engagements and leadership forums working closely with the Directors of Stakeholder Relations Communications and Impact to ensure inputs are accurate aligned and reflect the full picture of the function.
Track commitments decisions and action items from senior meetings coordinate follow-through with the three directors and relevant cross-functional partners and report on progress to the VP so nothing falls through the cracks.
Coordinate the preparation of Board materials and COO updates gathering inputs from across the three director-led areas and compiling them into cohesive executive summaries performance reporting and action tracking.
Work closely with the Communications Director to develop and maintain a forward-looking editorial calendar that sequences the VPs external communications across channels anticipates key moments and milestones and ensures the VPs voice is present and purposeful throughout the year.
Support VP expanding new relations and build AESs presence at high-value platforms by developing relationships with organizers speakers and key participants that extend beyond individual events.
CAI Team Support
Lead the production of the CAI Quarterly Report coordinating inputs from the three directors ensuring content reflects progress against CAI goals and priorities as well as preparing a final report that is clear consistent and ready for senior leadership review.
Support the CAI leadership teams operating rhythm by preparing meeting agendas capturing decisions coordinating follow-through across the three directors and flagging when accountability gaps emerge.
Special Projects and New Opportunities
Support high-priority initiatives that cut across the CAI team or require broad organizational context and sound judgment.
Support the VP in exploring new areas of opportunity for the CAI function: emerging stakeholder audiences new engagement models and areas where CAI can expand its contribution to AESs growth.
Best Practices and Lessons Learned
Own the CAI Center of Excellence operations: shared tools templates resources and the centralized contact and stakeholder database ensuring everything is current accessible and actively used across all markets.
Serve as the owner of the CAI SharePoint ensuring all documents materials and institutional knowledge are organized version-controlled and easy to find for every member of the global team
Manage the global engagement calendar (.ie. Milestone Tracker) cross-market learning forums and the CAI SME network ensuring best practices and knowledge move across markets efficiently.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
AES is a global energy company that creates greener, smarter and innovative energy solutions. Together, we can accelerate the future of energy.