Business Strategy Director

RWE Gruppe; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Job summary

RWE Gruppe seeks a Business Strategy Director in Chicago, Illinois. This full-time position demands strong leadership abilities and extensive experience in the power industry to drive strategic initiatives and transformation projects. The director will lead the Strategy Review process, mentor team members, and work closely with executive leadership. A Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 11 years of relevant experience are essential. Salary ranges from $190,000 to $230,000, accompanied by a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 11 years of relevant professional experience in the power industry.
• Deep expertise in corporate strategy and clean energy.
• Proficiency in US power markets and renewable technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Strategy Review process and provide actionable recommendations.
• Define and prioritize strategic initiatives collaborating with business leads.
• Mentor junior team members to foster a high-performance culture.

Skills

Structured problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Project management skills

Leadership capabilities

Business analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's or advanced degree in STEM, business, or relevant fields

Tools

Microsoft Office tools

Job description

RWE Americas, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Corporate Development / Strategy

Remuneration: Exempt

Business Strategy Director within the Business Strategy team, part of the broader Strategy department, plays a critical role in shaping the direction and growth of the company. This team leads and consolidates the annual strategy review, coordinates the implementation of strategic initiatives in collaboration with the business, and leads special initiatives on behalf of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT). Moreover, the team defines, prioritizes, and drives broader transformation efforts that tangibly help to improve profitability, risk, and execution.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead the Strategy Review process, ensuring solid analyses and actionable recommendations on business models, market prioritization, pipeline gaps, growth modes, capabilities & competitive positioning, business case, etc.
• Define, prioritize and kick-off strategic initiatives in collaboration with the relevant business leads.
• Lead complex strategic initiatives and special projects on behalf of the ELT, including culture activation efforts, capital allocation, re‑org / post‑merger integration, etc.
• Define, prioritize, and lead transformation initiatives, in close collaboration with relevant business units, including assessing related business cases and supporting change management.
• Track organizational KPIs, and prepare comprehensive performance reports for top management.
• Lead the assessment and integration of cutting‑edge innovations (including AI) and emerging trends into the company’s strategic framework.
• Coordinate and support executive‑level internal and external meetings (e.g., with board, investors).
• Build and nurture strategic partnerships with venture capital firms, research institutions, and industry experts to support business growth and innovation.
• Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a high‑performance culture within the Business Strategy team.

Job Requirements and Experiences

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Master’s or advanced degree in STEM, business, or other relevant fields, preferred.
• Minimum 11 years of relevant professional experience in the power industry, across strategy, management consulting or relevant business roles. Depending on relevance, advanced education in a related field may be considered towards experience requirements.
• Deep expertise in corporate strategy, clean energy and utility industry, US power markets / transmission grid, renewable project development / commercialization, and clean energy technologies.
• Superior, structured problem‑solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex issues and develop strategic, actionable solutions.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with a proven ability to present to and influence executive leadership and top management.
• Advanced organizational and project management skills, with experience leading large‑scale, high‑profile, complex initiatives.
• Commitment to quality and excellence, balancing strategic vision with pragmatic execution.
• Consistently demonstrates strong impact‑orientation across activities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead organizational or operational transformation efforts, including workflow redesign, business case development, and change management support, with a track record of driving adoption and delivering measurable outcomes.
• Innovative, consistently challenging the status quo and driving new ideas and initiatives.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, fostering a high‑performance culture and mentoring junior team members while being adaptable, self‑reflective, and open to feedback.
• Motivated and effective self‑starter, reliable, collaborative, team‑oriented, adaptable, high‑integrity, self‑reflective, able to learn and act on feedback.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (e.g., Excel, Word, Power Point).
• This position is an office‑based role with some travel and visits to other RWE Americas office and field locations. The employee 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 Illinois is $190,000 - $230,000. 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.

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.