Business Development Manager West

RWE AG; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Parental Leave

Paid time off

Job summary

RWE Americas, LLC seeks a Manager, Business Development West to lead portfolio optimization materials and coordinate cross-functional teams across developers, commercial analysis, power marketing, and interconnection functions.

The role drives M&A evaluation, new market development, and internal reporting while ensuring data quality and alignment with executive goals. Requires 5+ years in renewable energy and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• M.S. in Data Science, Energy Policy or Finance preferred.
• Minimum 5 years renewable energy development experience, preferably WECC/CAISO.
• Proven ability to communicate with executive leadership.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage internal/external relationships.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Teams.
• Office-based role with travel to other RWE offices/sites.

Responsibilities

• Develop materials to support strategic decisions and investments.
• Create dashboards and reports to monitor progress and OKRs.
• Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders for market assumptions.
• Forecast regional approvals and obligations to leadership.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting activities with QA/QC of inputs.

Skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Project management

Presentation

Education

M.S. in Data Science

M.S. in Energy Policy

M.S. in Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Teams

Job description

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RWE Americas, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent
Functional area: Business Development
Remuneration: Exempt

The Manager, Business Development West leads the preparation of portfolio optimization activities and materials for the regional development team. This role is responsible for communicating progress on team goals to executive leadership, ensuring project data quality is maintained at all times, and helping drive strategy by coordinating between developers, commercial analysis, power marketing, and interconnection teams. This role willlead M&A evaluation and new market development functions in addition to managing internal reporting and communication.

Role Responsibilities:

• Develop materials to support strategic decisions, market intelligence, competitive assessments, and internal approvals for project gating and investment
• Build strategic rationale to support internal approvals and project gating decisions
• Develop reports and dashboards to monitor progress against business goals and OKRs
• Identify emerging trends and risks across target markets
• Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to align market assumptions
• Forecast and communicate upcoming regional approvals and obligations to leadership
• Coordinate regional budgeting and forecasting activities, ensuring QA/QC of inputs and developing budget reports
• Implement strategic tools, standards, and best practices across the developmentorganization

Job Requirements and Experience:

• M.S. in Data Science, Energy Policy, Finance preferred
• Minimum 5 years renewable energy development experience, preferably in WECC and CAISO
• Demonstrated history of communication with executive leadership
• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage internal and external customerrelationships
• Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewablesspace
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
• Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meetdeadlines
• Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks anddeliverables
• Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team
• Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
• Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set ofbackgrounds
• Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and iscoachable
• Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understandingof businessconcepts
• This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWEA offices and field locations
• Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americas is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in California is $140,000 - $180,000. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.

Benefits offered:Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.

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

RWE Americas, a subsidiary of RWE, is a US-based energy company that is helping to meet the growing demand for energy across the United States. Backed by RWE’s 125-year global legacy of managing diverse power assets, RWE Americas operates approximately 13 GW of power projects across 27 states.With a talented workforce of 2,000 employees, RWE Americas develops, constructs and operateswind, solar and battery storage projects that safely deliver affordable, reliable electricity to our customers. Committed to responsible development, RWE Americas invests in local and rural communities, creating jobs and partnering with stakeholders to support and strengthen the places where we live and work. Learn more about how RWE Americas is generating impact atamericas.rwe.com.

At RWE Americas, we foster a culture defined by our Essential Behaviors – Have Courage, Create Impact and Actively Collaborate. We encourage bold thinking and continuous learning, and we value ownership, resilience and inclusion in everything we do. When you join us, you become part of a team that supports your development, respects your contributions and celebrates shared success. This is a place where you can grow your career and make a meaningful difference.