Analyst or Manager, Project Management

DESRI; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) matching

Year-end bonus

Paid time off

Wellness reimbursement

Family building benefits

Charitable gift match program

Job summary

A leading renewable energy firm is seeking an Associate or Manager to join their Project Management team in New York. The role offers the opportunity to work closely with internal teams and external partners to support the execution of renewable energy projects. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience. The expected salary ranges from $130,000 to $160,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package including a year-end bonus and generous health coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in project management or renewable energy.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with project teams to support renewable energy project execution.
• Provide project management support to senior leadership.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to resolve project challenges.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and milestones.
• Manage project tracking tools and ensure timely status communication.
• Lead recurring project meetings and track action items.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Support communications by drafting high-quality presentations and reports.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About DESRI

DESRI (formerly D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments) is a market-leading owner and operator of renewable energy projects throughout the United States. We have acquired or developed approximately 11 gigawatts of contracted capacity across a portfolio of over 80 renewable energy projects in 24 states.

About The Role

We are seeking an Associate or Manager (title commensurate with experience) to join DESRI’s team within the Project Management function. This role will work closely with internal teams across the U.S., as well as external partners and stakeholders, to support the execution of DESRI’s renewable energy projects. The candidate will be part of an inclusive, high-performing team responsible for advancing DESRI’s portfolio of wind, solar, and energy storage projects. This role operates in a dynamic environment that values collaboration, ownership, thoughtful problem-solving, and attention to detail.

What You'll Do

• Partner with cross-functional project teams to support and streamline execution of renewable energy projects across development, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Provide project management support to senior PM leadership, helping drive accountability, coordination, and delivery across DESRI’s project portfolio.
• Collaborate with internal subject matter experts (e.g., engineering, finance, legal) and external partners (e.g., EPCs, consultants) to resolve project challenges and drive issues to resolution.
• Develop, maintain, and track detailed project schedules and key milestones across assigned projects.
• Own and manage project tracking tools, dashboards, and reporting; ensure timely and accurate communication of project status to stakeholders.
• Lead or support recurring project meetings, including preparing agendas, capturing key decisions, and tracking action items.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to initiatives that enhance project execution and team efficiency.
• Support internal and external communications by drafting, refining, and formatting high-quality presentations, memos, and reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience in project management, renewable energy, infrastructure, or a related industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex information to diverse stakeholders.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively across teams in different time zones and with external partners.
• The expected annual base salary for this position is $130,000 - $160,000. Our compensation and benefits package includes variable compensation in the form of a year-end bonus, guaranteed in the first year of hire, and benefits including medical and prescription drug coverage, 401(k) contribution matching, paid time off, wellness reimbursement, family building benefits, and a charitable gift match program.