Senior Asset Manager, Renewable Energy Portfolio

BrightNight; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BrightNight is seeking a Senior Manager, Asset Management to lead the performance of its operating portfolio and maximize value across the lifecycle. This hybrid role, based in Houston with flexibility for remote work, requires strategic, entrepreneurial leadership and collaboration with operations, finance, power marketing, development, and executive teams.

You will own asset-level performance, develop strategies, and manage key commercial agreements while driving cross-functional initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 6+ years of asset management, commercial management, power markets, infrastructure, project finance, or renewable energy.
• Demonstrated success managing the commercial and financial performance of operating energy or infrastructure assets.
• Strong understanding of renewable energy, energy storage, power markets, and asset valuation drivers.
• Experience managing complex commercial agreements and external stakeholder relationships.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence decision-making in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong financial, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own asset-level business performance, including revenue, profitability, cash flow, risk management, and long-term value creation.
• Develop and execute asset strategies that optimize commercial outcomes, operational performance, and portfolio returns.
• Lead management of key commercial agreements, including PPAs, tolling agreements, O&M contracts, interconnection agreements, warranties, and financing-related obligations.
• Partner with power marketing and commercial teams to maximize market opportunities and revenue optimization strategies.
• Oversee asset budgets, forecasts, business plans, and performance reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive resolution of commercial, operational, and contractual issues while maintaining relationships with counterparties, lenders, investors, and service providers.
• Identify and mitigate operational, financial, regulatory, and market risks across the portfolio.
• Support acquisitions, financing activities, asset transitions, and strategic initiatives that enhance portfolio value.
• Collaborate across Operations, Engineering, Finance, Legal, Development, and Commercial teams to achieve business objectives.
• Help build and scale best-in-class asset management processes, tools, and organizational capabilities.]
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Skills

Financial analysis

Negotiation

Communication

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic thinking

Owner-operator mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Finance/Business/Economics

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

BrightNight is seeking a Senior Manager, Asset Management to lead the performance of its operating portfolio and maximize value across the lifecycle. This hybrid role, based in Houston with flexibility for remote work, requires strategic, entrepreneurial leadership and collaboration with operations, finance, power marketing, development, and executive teams.

You will own asset-level performance, develop strategies, and manage key commercial agreements while driving cross-functional initiatives