Manager, Strategy

Pattern Energy; Toronto; On-site; CAD 143,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k)/RRSP with employer contribution

Employee referral bonuses

Job summary

Pattern Energy is seeking a Manager, Strategy to drive enterprise strategic planning and advance high-impact, cross-functional priorities across the organization. The role translates strategic priorities into actionable plans and strengthens investment and commercial decision-making through improved governance and materials for committees and the Board.

You will lead analyses, coordinate stakeholders, and deliver executive-ready briefing notes and presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Energy, or a related field.
• Five to eight years of relevant professional experience, including demonstrated success independently managing workstreams and influencing cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-structuring, and communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel, including executive-ready presentations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Sound judgment and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning workstreams and develop materials for leadership and portfolio decisions.
• Coordinate inputs, track actions, resolve cross-functional issues, and drive follow-through.
• Identify and implement improvements to investment and governance processes with linkage to the strategic plan.
• Prepare executive-ready briefing notes, presentations, and status updates for leadership and Board discussions.
• Independently manage defined analyses and workstreams, maintaining momentum against timelines.
• Identify risks and issues; elevate matters and propose solutions.
• Coordinate stakeholders to build alignment and accountability.
• Support ad hoc strategic analyses and enterprise-priority requests.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/Economics/Engineering/Energy

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Company Overview

Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence. Our approach begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency. Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude drive us to pursue our mission every day. Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises. Headquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 30 power facilities and transmission assets, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers.

Responsibilities

Position Summary

The Manager, Strategy drives enterprise strategic planning and advances high-impact, cross-functional priorities across Pattern. This role combines analytical problem-solving, executive decision support, and workstream leadership to translate strategic priorities into actionable plans. The Manager also strengthens investment and commercial decision-making by improving the processes and materials supporting the Investment Committee, Commercial Review Committee, and Board Investment & Finance Committee.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning workstreams, including scenario analysis, issue framing, and the development of materials that inform major business and portfolio decisions.
• Structure and advance enterprise-wide priorities by coordinating inputs, tracking actions, resolving cross-functional issues, and driving follow-through.
• Identify and implement improvements to investment and commercial decision-making processes, documents, and governance, with a particular focus on linking decisions to the strategic plan.
• Prepare executive-ready briefing notes, presentations, status updates, and concise syntheses for leadership and Board-level discussions.
• Independently manage defined analyses and workstreams, establishing the approach, sequencing activities, and maintaining momentum against evolving timelines.
• Identify risks, issues, and interdependencies; recommend solutions and elevate matters appropriately.
• Coordinate stakeholders and working teams to build alignment and accountability in situations where influence is more important than direct authority.
• Support ad hoc strategic analyses and other enterprise-priority requests.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Energy, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Five to eight years of relevant professional experience, including demonstrated success independently managing workstreams and influencing cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-structuring, and communication skills, with the ability to turn broad strategic questions into practical analyses, decisions, and implementation plans.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel, including the ability to create executive-ready presentations and concise written syntheses.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment with shifting timelines.
• Sound judgment, strong attention to detail, and a consistent commitment to ownership and follow-through.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting executive teams or Board-level decision-making.
• Experience with transformation efforts, integration initiatives, enterprise planning processes, or investment and commercial governance.

Working Relationships and Decision Authority

This role reports to the Vice President, Strategy and has no direct or dotted-line reports. The Manager works collaboratively across the organization and is expected to lead through influence. Within assigned workstreams, the role has authority to structure analyses, sequence work, coordinate inputs, identify and elevate risks, and recommend priorities and stakeholder engagement approaches. The position does not have direct financial accountability.

Compensation

The expected starting pay range for this role is $103,000.00 - $138,000.00 USD. This range is an estimate and base pay may be above or below the ranges based on several factors including but not limited to location, work experience, certifications, and education. In addition to base pay, Pattern’s compensation program includes a bonus structure for full-time employees of all levels.

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Voluntary benefits
• Family care benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Bonding leave
• Paid holidays
• 401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Employee referral bonuses

Pattern Energy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.