Manager, Development Operations (Hybrid)

Longroad Energy Holdings; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Longroad Energy Holdings in Boston seeks a Manager, Development Operations to lead the team responsible for planning, tracking, and aligning its wind, solar, energy storage, and data center projects across North America. You will report to the VP, Development Operations and ensure high-quality planning, forecasting, and reporting to senior leadership.

The role collaborates with developers, legal, and finance, and may involve external partners; travel to project sites and conferences is possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, engineering, environmental studies/sciences, political science, or a related field.
• Five or more years of relevant professional experience in renewable energy, project development, development operations, or closely related fields.
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing junior team members; setting priorities and reviewing work product.
• Working knowledge of energy markets, energy policy, and the project development process.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and oral communication; ability to prepare presentations for senior leadership.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and travel to project sites; Boston office presence 3 days/week.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Associates and Senior Associates; set priorities and manage workload.
• Hire, onboard, and train team members and interns; integrate them into Longroad.
• Review team work for accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree (business/finance/economics/engineering/environmental studies/political science)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Project-tracking tools

Business Intelligence tools

AI/Automation tools

Job description

Description

About Longroad Energy

Founded in 2016, Longroad Energy is a U.S.-based energy company focused on developing, owning and operating energy and digital infrastructure projects throughout North America. Longroad has developed or acquired 7.6 GW of renewable energy projects and has raised $20.6 billion of equity, debt, and tax equity to support completion of its portfolio. Today, Longroad owns 5.8 GW of wind, solar, and storage projects and operates and manages a total of 7.4 GW on behalf of Longroad and third parties. Longroad is owned by the Infratil Limited, NZ Superannuation Fund, Longroad Energy Partners, LLC, and MEAG MUNICH ERGO Asset Management.

Job Overview

The Manager, Development Operations leads the team that keeps Longroad Energy's development organization planned, tracked, and aligned as it grows its portfolio of wind, solar, energy storage, and data center projects across North America. Reporting to the VP, Development Operations, the Manager directs a team of Associates and Senior Associates, sets priorities, and is accountable for the quality and timely delivery of the team's planning, reporting, and analytical work. The role contributes to long-term strategic planning and leads short-term operational planning, forecasting, and budgeting, translating the Company's development goals into workplans, trackers, and reporting that to senior leadership, the Investment Committee, and the Board of Managers rely on.

The Manager works closely with developers, subject matter experts, Legal, and Finance, and engages external service providers, partners, and investors. This is a Boston-based role and may include occasional travel to project sites, industry conferences, and partner meetings. The work environment is collaborative, fast-paced, and focused on delivering high-quality renewable energy projects.

Responsibilities

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Associates and Senior Associates; set priorities, manage workload, and share expertise on project development, market fundamentals, and operational initiatives.
• Hire, onboard, and train team members, including interns, and help them navigate the Longroad organization.
• Review team work product (e.g., progress reports, presentations, analyses) for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Company policy.

Development Operations

• Lead short-term operational planning, forecasting, and budgeting for the Development organization, and contribute analysis and recommendations to long-term strategic planning.
• Oversee tracking and reporting of Longroad's development activities, including generation and data center project pipelines, project status, schedules, and land payments, and create the tools and forums (e.g., trackers, reports, development meetings) that drive execution.
• Partner with subject matter experts to consolidate and report on development compliance activities and status across the development organization (e.g., PPAs, LGIAs, permits, land, etc.)
• Lead process improvements that increase efficiency, improve work product, and increase transparency, including identifying and adopting AI and automation tools while protecting confidential Company information.
• Prepare, and oversee the team's preparation of, analyses and presentation materials for leadership, the Investment Committee, the Board of Managers, and potential customers, partners, and investors.
• Support the development and execution of wind, solar, energy storage, and data center development plans, and support M&A activities as needed

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

• Manage relationships with external service providers (e.g., operational tools and software vendors) and participate in industry conferences, meetings, and site visits.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, engineering, environmental studies/sciences, political science, or a related field.
• Five or more years of relevant professional experience in renewable energy, project development, development operations, or a closely related field (e.g., strategy, finance, or program/project management).
• Demonstrated experience leading, coaching, and developing junior team member(s), including setting priorities and reviewing work product.
• Working knowledge of energy markets (energy, capacity, and ancillary services), energy policy, and the project development process.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including experience preparing presentations and reports for senior leadership.
• Ability to handle confidential information with the highest standards of discretion and to exercise sound judgment in day-to-day decisions.
• Ability to work in the Boston office at least three days per week and to travel occasionally (approximately 10%).

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience formally managing direct reports, including performance management and career development.
• Advanced Excel skills (e.g., financial or operational modeling) and familiarity with project-tracking, reporting, or business intelligence tools, and with AI or automation tools that streamline reporting and analysis.
• Experience preparing materials for investment committees, boards, or investors.
• Familiarity with wind, solar, energy storage, and/or data center development.
• Master's degree or MBA in a relevant field.