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RWE AG

VP, Development and Digital Optimization

RWE AG, Austin

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VP, Development and Digital Optimization

Location(s):

Austin, TX, US, 78701; San Francisco, CA, US; Chicago, IL, US, 60654


RWE Clean Energy, LLC
Start date: as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional areas: 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 manages the initiation, development, and acquisition of utility-scale Solar, Wind, and Energy Storage projects across the US and Canada. The VP, Development and Digital Optimization oversees Portfolio Management, Process, and Digital Optimization to ensure development excellence through to Commercial Operation Date (COD).

Role Responsibilities:

  • Report to the SVP, Head of Utility-scale Development, and be part of the management team alongside other Regional VPs
  • Manage Portfolio of the Pipeline and Development Operations, monitor KPIs, coordinate approvals, and report across departments
  • Refine and synchronize End-to-End Development processes across departments and integrate into Digital Tools
  • Manage Development Partnerships and JV Governance for 5+ partnerships
  • Develop, integrate, and improve Digital Tools such as Salesforce, SiteTracker, GIS, and Irthland
  • Lead Annual / Quarterly Budget Forecasting for a 40+GW Pipeline

Job Requirements and Experiences:

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM, business/economics, or relevant fields required; advanced degree preferred
  • Minimum 15-18 years of relevant experience, including renewable energy project development in the US
  • Experience managing digital tools and development pipelines
  • Strong knowledge of energy markets, real estate development, interconnection, permitting, environmental issues, engineering, and construction management
  • Proficiency with digital development tools: Site Tracker, Salesforce, GIS, Land Management
  • Excellent project management, leadership, communication, and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple teams and tasks, work independently and collaboratively
  • Willingness to travel 30%+ and visit various offices and sites

Pay Range: $216,000 - $324,000 annually, depending on location and experience. Compensation factors include scope, education, experience, skills, and market conditions.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, 401(k), FSA, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Holidays, and participation in incentive programs.

We look forward to your application. Connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Xing.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories.

RWE is the third-largest renewable energy company in the US, with over 10 GW of assets, committed to creating high-quality jobs and supporting American energy independence. We invest in local communities, domestic manufacturing, and support various energy technologies, including wind, solar, batteries, and LNG.

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