Manager Market Operations

The AES Corporation; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The AES Corporation seeks a Manager, Market Operations to lead the daily activities of AES Clean Energy Market Operations within the US Commercial Division. You will oversee market submissions, risk mitigation, and resource integration across multiple ISOs, while developing processes and training staff.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in energy markets, deep ISO knowledge, and strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills to optimize margin and ensure compliance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of energy market experience in wholesale electricity markets managing a portfolio of generation assets.
• Extensive knowledge of CAISO, ERCOT, MISO, NYISO, PJM, and SPP markets.
• Experience in real-time operations, market submittals, and NERC compliance.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate complex market concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily market submissions including generation offers, demand bids, meter submittals and outage management.
• Coordinate test plans and capacity requirements with stakeholders to mitigate market risk.
• Monitor market conditions and collaborate with dispatchers and groups to address market risks.
• Lead new resource integration across ISOs including asset registration, bid-to-bill, SCADA modeling, and testing.
• Provide training on new projects and procedures; develop strategic market approaches with AES teams.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Strategic thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Management, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or the sciences

Tools

SCADA systems

ETRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries. ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for millions of people worldwide. We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work™ rankings across the markets where we operate. AES was also named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices. Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute’s Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, a distinction honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry. If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a more sustainable future, we're powering it.

At AES, we’re accelerating the future of energy, together, while transforming customer experience and delivering unique customer products and solutions. We are looking for a Manager, Market Operations to manage a team with functional responsibilities for Market Operations within the Commercial Division of the US Clean Energy Group.

Job Description Summary

Responsible for managing the daily activities of the Market Operations team. The Market Operations team provides RTO services for the Company’s Clean Energy portfolio across multiple US markets. Responsibilities include:

• Energy and ancillary services strategy & execution
• Market dispatch & scheduling
• Energy management services
• Managing contractual related obligations under asset PPAs
• Providing market expertise to other functional groups within AES

Main Responsibilities

AES Clean Energy Market Activities

• Oversee the completion of all required daily market submissions of AES Clean Energy including generation offers, demand bids, meter submittals and outage management.
• Coordinate test plans and capacity requirements with various stakeholders to mitigate market and settlement risk. Ensure CAISO resource adequacy obligations are met for planned outages.
• Monitor market conditions and collaborate with the real-time dispatchers and various commercial groups to ensure market risks are communicated and addressed.
• Manage new resource integration requirements across all ISOs including asset registration, access, bid-to-bill setup, SCADA modeling, and testing requirements are completed.
• Develop and implement new processes and procedures to support new and existing generation assets
• Provide knowledge and training to Market Operations personnel on new projects and procedures
• Collaborates with AES Commercial Operations group in the development of strategies aimed at increasing market presence and optimizing variable margin.
• Provide monthly reporting to different stakeholders for tracking performance and settlements.
• Assist other commercial and operational groups in analyzing and evaluating operational performance. Provide support in submitting or responding to inquiries with different ISOs.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide real-time support across the entire group as needed to address daily operational and process issues.
• Provide information to AES management for annual budget needs and track departmental costs.
• Assist Supervisor in the evaluation, hiring, and training of new personnel.
• Manage and lead weekly meetings with different stakeholders across the organization including IT/OT support, project SCADA & engineering, Back Office, third party vendors, and origination.
• Promote safety and compliance, foster growth and development, coach and mentor personnel.
• Stay apprised of industry, NERC, FERC, and RTO policy and protocol changes.
• Lead departmental response to internal and external compliance audits and reviews.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Management, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or the sciences (or equivalent experience).
• Experience: 10+ years of energy market experience in wholesale electricity markets managing a portfolio of generation assets.
• ISO Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of CAISO, ERCOT, MISO, NYISO, PJM, and SPP markets.
• Asset Expertise: Working knowledge of solar, wind generation, and energy storage is preferred.
• Grid Expertise:Working knowledge or experience in transmission operations is desirable.
• Technical Skills: Expert familiarity with common energy market SCADA systems, ETRM systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Operations & Compliance: Prior direct experience working in real-time operations and performing market submittals, along with experience in NERC compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Leadership & Agility: Strong collaborative leadership, analytical aptitude, strategic thinking, composure under pressure, and excellent oral and written communication skills.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.