Portfolio Manager I

Radian Generation; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 69,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Radian Generation seeks a skilled professional to lead a cross-functional team in managing renewable energy assets. The role involves ensuring compliance, optimizing performance, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a degree and relevant experience in the renewable energy sector.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in the renewable energy field required.
• Proven client management and communication skills.
• Expertise in MS Office and asset management software.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial, contractual, regulatory, and reporting obligations of renewable energy portfolios.
• Support onboarding of new projects and assist in asset management activities.
• Coordinate with technical and financial teams for project performance.

Skills

Client management

Communication

Problem solving

Planning

Adaptability

Education

University Degree (or equivalent)

Tools

MS Office

Asset management software

Job description

Radian Generation is a global provider of critical technology-forward services designed specifically to support the comprehensive lifecycle of renewable facilities—including solar, wind, and energy storage.

Who We Serve
Radian Generation’s wide range of commercial, technical, and compliance services provide developers, owners, and operators with critical insights into each aspect of their assets to make better-informed decisions.

Radian Generation is committed to supporting greater diversity in the renewable energy industry. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Role and Responsibilities

The candidate will lead a small - medium cross functional team whose objective is to support management of client’s renewable energy assets and fulfillment of contractual compliance obligations associated with those assets. You will support optimization of all portfolios and execute as well as direct completion of tasks that drive effective execution of various Radian scopes of work. Responsibilities include:

• Fully manage the commercial, contractual, regulatory, and reporting obligations of a small number of operating portfolios of renewable energy assets (solar, wind, BESS). Drive task completion and execute tasks to ensure portfolio compliance with all project agreements. Demonstrate understanding of the various Radian Asset Management scopes of work.
• Actively manage the onboarding of new portfolios and projects, and support Asset Management activities throughout the lifecycle, assisting the Sr. Portfolio Manager and other team members in tracking and fulfilling on-going tasks and deliverables using Radian Digital software.
• Drive the development and preparation of performance and financial reports for the operating projects.
• Coordinate with the Technical Asset Management team and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) personnel on the performance and operations of the projects.
• Coordinate with the Financial Asset Management team and assist in billing and revenue tracking, invoice tracking, SREC administration, settlements and other financial deliverables. - - ---- Demonstrate the ability to support initial set up of invoicing, SRECs, settlements and revenue tracking.
• Track project performance, weather, and operational data for operating projects through event tickets and O & M work orders. Understand and make use of the data for analysis and ad hoc reporting or for creating meaningful recommendations for clients.
• Manage document administration and data rooms for project specific documents
• Create, coordinate, compile and submit FERC, EIA and other regulatory compliance obligations with support of internal team members and 3rd parties.
• Effectively manage relationships with key project stakeholders, including project owner & investors, power offtakers, O&M providers, internal cross functional team members and multiple external 3rd parties
• Provide excellent customer service internally and externally. Organize meeting agendas, both internal and with clients; lead meetings with clients, O & M providers, other external parties and internal teams.
• Identify an area of specialty and become the subject matter expert for the area of specialty.
• Lead projects and drive activities of medium size and complexity. Resolve issues within the team. Propose team improvement initiatives, leading implementation once approved. Effectively manage the creation of new SOP's and the updating of existing SOP's. Create templates and procedures as needed.
• Train and mentor newer team members. Delegate and direct completion of standard monthly tasks assigned to all team members.
• Work with direct manager to provide compensation planning, career coaching, and administration of company policies for the team. Propose updates to division policies.
• Renewable Energy Industry knowledge in the following areas:
• Working knowledge of grid-tied photovoltaic, wind and / or BESS system design, operation, and management
• Working knowledge of Renewable Energy project agreements, commercial contracts and industry best practices
• Can understand Project performance data analysis, cost benefit analyses, project reporting and presentation
• Team player: Acts as team player and team lead to achieve team goals. Takes proactive actions to move portfolios toward optimized performance.
• Oral /written communication: Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in all situations. Possesses business interpersonal skills and customer service skills. Reviews work for accuracy and clarity and is able to write effectively and clearly. Demonstrates ability to read, interpret and learn to extract critical information from various types of contracts and business situations.
• Planning / Organization: Ability to track and execute on-going compliance obligations. Prioritizes and plans work activities, project timelines, and tracking project deadlines. Learns to coordinate these activities across an internal cross functional team. Plans and organizes meetings and communications with clients and other key external stakeholders.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays or unexpected events.
• Accountability: Understands personal accountability for overall portfolio success and demonstrates the ability to learn to create accountability with internal team members and clients, as well as other external stakeholders.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Gathers, reviews and assesses information appropriately. Can quickly assess situations and identify the specific needs of the situation by using own judgement or with the input of others. Seeks input from other team members as needed.
• Passion: Demonstrates passion to learn in a rapidly growing often unstructured environment. Always looking to learn, grow and expand their knowledge.
• Ability to understand basic accounting and budget management.

Required Qualification & Education

• Proven client management and communication skills with the ability to resolve large issues
• Proven documentation, presentation, and communication skills with working teams and internal/external high level management
• University Degree (or equivalent) with 2-4 years of experience in the renewable energy field
• Preferred field of degree: Business Administration, Economics, Energy Studies, Environmental Studies, technical Engineering, or related field

Required software knowledge

• Expertise in MS Office MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project) and Adobe PDF toolsets
• Expertise in asset management software systems & third-party monitoring platforms

Preferred Experience

• At least 4+ years working with operating renewable energy assets: solar, wind or BESS. Or experience and education in the industry
• Business writing experience
• Experience in a service provider environment
• Experience with commercial renewable energy contracts
• Experience with C & I and utility-scale renewable energy projects and Community Solar management
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance obligations for C & I and utility-scale renewable energy projects
• Experience leading or being part of a team. Experience leading meetings with internal and external parties
• Familiarity with interpreting performance data analysis for renewable energy projects
• Experience interfacing with O&M, EPC and multiple other types of contractors and third-party vendors
• Familiarity with asset management software systems & third-party monitoring platforms
• Expertise in solar PV, wind or BESS equipment and system design
• Root cause analysis and excellent problem solving skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Aptitude for leadership roles

The pay range for this role is:

69,000 - 115,000 USD per year (Remote (United States))