Manager, Strategy

Pattern Energy

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 103,000 - 138,000

Full time

6 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Bonus program

Job summary

Pattern Energy is seeking a Manager, Strategy in San Francisco to drive enterprise strategic planning and cross-functional priorities. You will translate priorities into actionable plans, support investment or governance processes, and prepare executive-ready materials for leadership and the Board.

The role emphasizes analytical problem-solving, collaboration, and strong communication, with a starting pay range of $103,000 to $138,000 USD plus bonus.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Energy, or related field.
Five to eight years of relevant professional experience with cross-functional influence.
Strong analytical, problem-structuring, and communication skills.
Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel for executive-ready materials.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Sound judgment and ownership with follow-through.

Responsibilities

Lead strategic planning workstreams and develop materials for major portfolio decisions.
Coordinate inputs, track actions, resolve cross-functional issues, drive follow-through.
Improve investment and governance processes linking decisions to the strategic plan.
Prepare executive-ready briefing notes and presentations for leadership and boards.
Independently manage analyses and workstreams with evolving timelines.
Identify risks and interdependencies; elevate matters as needed.
Coordinate stakeholders to build alignment and accountability.

Skills

Strategic planning

Cross-functional coordination

Analytical problem solving

Executive communication

Presentation design

Influencing without authority

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Energy, or related field

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

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

Position Summary

The Manager, Strategy drives enterprise strategic planning and advances high-impact, cross-functional priorities across Pattern. This role combines analytical problem-solving, executive decision support, and workstream leadership to translate strategic priorities into actionable plans. The Manager also strengthens investment and commercial decision-making by improving the processes and materials supporting the Investment Committee, Commercial Review Committee, and Board Investment & Finance Committee.

Key Responsibilities

Lead strategic planning workstreams, including scenario analysis, issue framing, and the development of materials that inform major business and portfolio decisions.
Structure and advance enterprise-wide priorities by coordinating inputs, tracking actions, resolving cross-functional issues, and driving follow-through.
Identify and implement improvements to investment and commercial decision-making processes, documents, and governance, with a particular focus on linking decisions to the strategic plan.
Prepare executive-ready briefing notes, presentations, status updates, and concise syntheses for leadership and Board-level discussions.
Independently manage defined analyses and workstreams, establishing the approach, sequencing activities, and maintaining momentum against evolving timelines.
Identify risks, issues, and interdependencies; recommend solutions and elevate matters appropriately.
Coordinate stakeholders and working teams to build alignment and accountability in situations where influence is more important than direct authority.
Support ad hoc strategic analyses and other enterprise-priority requests.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Energy, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
Five to eight years of relevant professional experience, including demonstrated success independently managing workstreams and influencing cross-functional stakeholders.
Strong analytical, problem-structuring, and communication skills, with the ability to turn broad strategic questions into practical analyses, decisions, and implementation plans.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel, including the ability to create executive-ready presentations and concise written syntheses.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment with shifting timelines.
Sound judgment, strong attention to detail, and a consistent commitment to ownership and follow-through.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting executive teams or Board-level decision-making.
Experience with transformation efforts, integration initiatives, enterprise planning processes, or investment and commercial governance.

Working Relationships and Decision Authority

This role reports to the Vice President, Strategy and has no direct or dotted-line reports. The Manager works collaboratively across the organization and is expected to lead through influence. Within assigned workstreams, the role has authority to structure analyses, sequence work, coordinate inputs, identify and elevate risks, and recommend priorities and stakeholder engagement approaches. The position does not have direct financial accountability.

The expected starting pay range for this role is $103,000.00 - $138,000.00 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. In addition to base pay, Pattern’s compensation program includes a bonus structure for full-time employees of all levels.