External Affairs Manager

Pattern Energy; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus structure

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k)/RRSP

Job summary

Pattern Energy is seeking an External Affairs Manager in the United States to support commercial objectives through integrated External Affairs processes across priority markets. You will work with Communications, ESG, Government and Regulatory Affairs, and Public Engagement, coordinating project management, budgeting, reporting, and stakeholder outreach.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 4–8 years in related fields, with strong communication and project-management skills, and experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field as listed.
• 4–8 years in communications, ESG, government or regulatory affairs, stakeholder engagement, finance or related fields.
• Experience with project management and cross-functional collaboration in renewables or infrastructure industries.

Responsibilities

• Support External Affairs disciplines through cross-functional project management, coordination, research, events, and execution of priority initiatives.
• Structure and support budget development, spending tracking, forecasting, and related reporting for External Affairs priorities.
• Manage core External Affairs team meetings, agendas, follow-ups, collaboration processes, and information flow across disciplines.
• Identify process gaps and implement systems improvements, reporting enhancements, and tools that streamline day-to-day work.
• Prepare reports, presentations, policy analyses, white papers, testimony, comment letters, briefing materials, and other advocacy or executive materials.
• Coordinate with internal business partners and external stakeholders to support Pattern projects and commercial priorities.

Skills

Cross-functional coordination

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Public Administration, Economics, Communications, Environmental Studies, Business, or related discipline

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

The External Affairs Manager supports Pattern Energy’s commercial objectives by helping develop, coordinate, and execute integrated External Affairs processes and strategies across priority markets. The role supports Communications, ESG, Government and Regulatory Affairs, and Public Engagement through project management, process and systems improvement, budget coordination, reporting, research, meeting coordination, event planning, and other activities that advance the department’s priorities.

The position works closely with each External Affairs discipline to support cross-functional alignment, accurate budgeting, spending and forecasting, issue and project research, process adoption, reporting and collaboration across the team. The role also interfaces with Development, Asset Management, Origination, Environmental, Land, Legal, Fundamentals and New Markets, and other departments in support of projects, initiatives, and business needs.

The External Affairs Manager will help identify process gaps, implement systems to streamline recurring work, organize team meetings and collaboration, and manage foundational initiatives that improve the effectiveness and scalability of the External Affairs function.

Key Accountabilities

• Support External Affairs disciplines through cross-functional project management, coordination, research, events, and execution of priority initiatives.
• Structure and support the budget development process, spending tracking, forecasting, and related reporting for External Affairs priorities.
• Manage core External Affairs team meetings, agendas, follow-ups, collaboration processes, and information flow across disciplines.
• Identify process gaps and execute systems improvements, reporting enhancements, and tools that streamline day-to-day work.
• Prepare reports, presentations, policy analyses, white papers, testimony, comment letters, briefing materials, and other advocacy or executive materials.
• Coordinate with internal business partners and external stakeholders to support Pattern projects, initiatives, and commercial priorities.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Public Administration, Economics, Communications, Environmental Studies, Business, or related discipline.

Experience Requirements

• 4-8 years of experience in communications, ESG, government or regulatory affairs, stakeholder engagement, finance, project development or related fields.
• Direct experience with project management.
• Experience in renewable energy, utility, environmental, infrastructure, transportation, or related industries preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex initiatives across multiple business functions.

Additional Requirements

The successful candidate should possess:

• Ability to identify workflow gaps and design and execute process and system improvements.
• Budgeting capabilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into concise executive-level reports.
• Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to operate independently and collaboratively within a cross-functional environment.
• Commercial mindset with an understanding of project economics and development timelines.

Pay and Benefits

The expected starting pay range for this role is $103,000 - $138,000 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.

Benefits

• bonus structure for full-time employees of all levels
• medical
• dental
• vision
• short and long-term disability
• life insurance
• voluntary benefits
• family care benefits
• employee assistance program
• paid time off and bonding leave
• paid holidays
• 401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• employee referral bonuses

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pattern Energy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.